Cost of living in Denmark compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 89% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Denmark is 89% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Denmark | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr135 (9,104 ₦) | 2,565 ₦ | + 255% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr81 (5,489 ₦) | 2,318 ₦ | + 137% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr40 (2,680 ₦) | 1,522 ₦ | + 76% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr13 (869 ₦) | 1,222 ₦ | - 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr35 (2,400 ₦) | 875 ₦ | + 174% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr29 (1,938 ₦) | 1,033 ₦ | + 88% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr49 (3,320 ₦) | 1,734 ₦ | + 91% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr20 (1,319 ₦) | 2,062 ₦ | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr13 (852 ₦) | 1,536 ₦ | - 45% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr13 (863 ₦) | 604 ₦ | + 43% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr81 (5,448 ₦) | 4,511 ₦ | + 21% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | kr19 (1,271 ₦) | 580 ₦ | + 119% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr20 (1,347 ₦) | 460 ₦ | + 193% | |
| Housing | + 155% | |||
| Housing in Denmark is 155% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Denmark | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr17,952 (1,214,265 ₦) | 508,966 ₦ | + 139% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr13,200 (892,855 ₦) | 205,525 ₦ | + 334% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr1,801 (121,802 ₦) | 29,483 ₦ | + 313% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr11,795 (797,781 ₦) | 270,729 ₦ | + 195% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | kr8,537 (577,425 ₦) | 113,807 ₦ | + 407% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr872 (58,979 ₦) | 9,353 ₦ | + 531% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr239 (16,148 ₦) | 15,546 ₦ | + 4% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | kr2,807 (189,856 ₦) | 95,780 ₦ | + 98% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr525 (35,534 ₦) | 31,540 ₦ | + 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr67 (4,544 ₦) | 5,479 ₦ | - 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr181 (12,227 ₦) | 1,500 ₦ | + 715% | |
| Clothes | + 162% | |||
| Clothes in Denmark is 162% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Denmark | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr763 (51,636 ₦) | 8,961 ₦ | + 476% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr339 (22,937 ₦) | 11,056 ₦ | + 107% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr779 (52,715 ₦) | 25,787 ₦ | + 104% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr1,114 (75,324 ₦) | 26,918 ₦ | + 180% | |
| Transportation | + 51% | |||
| Transportation in Denmark is 51% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Denmark | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr290,664 (19,660,377 ₦) | 23,442,500 ₦ | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr15 (1,041 ₦) | 273 ₦ | + 281% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr572 (38,713 ₦) | 19,283 ₦ | + 101% | |
| Personal Care | + 182% | |||
| Personal Care in Denmark is 182% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Denmark | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr39 (2,660 ₦) | 383 ₦ | + 595% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr178 (12,039 ₦) | 1,629 ₦ | + 639% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr400 (27,056 ₦) | 19,489 ₦ | + 39% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr41 (2,771 ₦) | 2,247 ₦ | + 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr31 (2,107 ₦) | 835 ₦ | + 152% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr28 (1,879 ₦) | 1,013 ₦ | + 86% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr12 (837 ₦) | 469 ₦ | + 78% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr16 (1,088 ₦) | 620 ₦ | + 75% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr256 (17,342 ₦) | 1,534 ₦ | + 1031% | |
| Entertainment | + 150% | |||
| Entertainment in Denmark is 150% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Denmark | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr379 (25,633 ₦) | 9,781 ₦ | + 162% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr245 (16,583 ₦) | 5,412 ₦ | + 206% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr1,135 (76,750 ₦) | 8,826 ₦ | + 770% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr742 (50,193 ₦) | 17,024 ₦ | + 195% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr93 (6,300 ₦) | 3,233 ₦ | + 95% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr41 (2,801 ₦) | 1,074 ₦ | + 161% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr51 (3,455 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 591% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr5,164 (349,289 ₦) | 182,671 ₦ | + 91% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr1.04 (71 ₦) | 24 ₦ | + 197% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr284 (19,209 ₦) | 19,892 ₦ | - 3% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr59 (4,005 ₦) | 505 ₦ | + 694% | |
| TOTAL | + 100% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 965 prices entered by 135 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 01, 2023.
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Cost of living in Denmark is 100% more expensive than in Nigeria
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