- Cost of Living
- Denmark
- Nigeria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Denmark compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 95% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Denmark is 95% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr124 (6,899 ₦) | 2,334 ₦ | + 196% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | kr76 (4,213 ₦) | 2,073 ₦ | + 103% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr41 (2,289 ₦) | 945 ₦ | + 142% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr9 (482 ₦) | 891 ₦ | - 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr33 (1,838 ₦) | 572 ₦ | + 221% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr19 (1,050 ₦) | 634 ₦ | + 66% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr55 (3,033 ₦) | 2,069 ₦ | + 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr19 (1,053 ₦) | 1,160 ₦ | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr11 (622 ₦) | 918 ₦ | - 32% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr12 (663 ₦) | 321 ₦ | + 106% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr81 (4,510 ₦) | 2,423 ₦ | + 86% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | kr19 (1,059 ₦) | 368 ₦ | + 187% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr13 (709 ₦) | 368 ₦ | + 93% | |
| Housing | + 145% | |||
| Housing in Denmark is 145% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | kr14,845 (824,494 ₦) | 374,034 ₦ | + 120% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | kr11,101 (616,526 ₦) | 313,093 ₦ | + 97% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr1,054 (58,514 ₦) | 30,732 ₦ | + 90% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | kr10,287 (571,328 ₦) | 216,395 ₦ | + 164% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | kr6,645 (369,056 ₦) | 113,871 ₦ | + 224% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | kr1,730 (96,086 ₦) | 18,911 ₦ | + 408% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | kr209 (11,616 ₦) | 7,385 ₦ | + 57% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | kr3,354 (186,306 ₦) | 119,290 ₦ | + 56% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr777 (43,128 ₦) | 35,316 ₦ | + 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr54 (2,973 ₦) | 1,142 ₦ | + 160% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr173 (9,601 ₦) | 1,488 ₦ | + 545% | |
| Clothes | + 122% | |||
| Clothes in Denmark is 122% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | kr719 (39,928 ₦) | 6,922 ₦ | + 477% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | kr311 (17,249 ₦) | 11,004 ₦ | + 57% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr868 (48,211 ₦) | 17,547 ₦ | + 175% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr1,258 (69,856 ₦) | 30,237 ₦ | + 131% | |
| Transportation | + 170% | |||
| Transportation in Denmark is 170% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr255,883 (14,211,591 ₦) | 5,470,950 ₦ | + 160% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr11 (592 ₦) | 150 ₦ | + 295% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr531 (29,509 ₦) | 10,211 ₦ | + 189% | |
| Personal Care | + 99% | |||
| Personal Care in Denmark is 99% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr53 (2,918 ₦) | 1,712 ₦ | + 70% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr90 (5,020 ₦) | 1,894 ₦ | + 165% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | kr415 (23,046 ₦) | 7,666 ₦ | + 201% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | kr44 (2,447 ₦) | 1,414 ₦ | + 73% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr22 (1,224 ₦) | 1,096 ₦ | + 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr24 (1,316 ₦) | 1,358 ₦ | - 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr13 (716 ₦) | 382 ₦ | + 88% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr15 (814 ₦) | 488 ₦ | + 67% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr235 (13,057 ₦) | 1,562 ₦ | + 736% | |
| Entertainment | + 107% | |||
| Entertainment in Denmark is 107% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr380 (21,119 ₦) | 5,380 ₦ | + 293% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr201 (11,151 ₦) | 3,270 ₦ | + 241% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr721 (40,018 ₦) | 17,434 ₦ | + 130% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr645 (35,837 ₦) | 14,287 ₦ | + 151% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr93 (5,179 ₦) | 2,654 ₦ | + 95% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr41 (2,273 ₦) | 1,457 ₦ | + 56% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr48 (2,642 ₦) | 559 ₦ | + 373% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | kr4,119 (228,778 ₦) | 178,066 ₦ | + 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr1.01 (56 ₦) | 43 ₦ | + 31% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr241 (13,359 ₦) | 14,754 ₦ | - 9% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | kr44 (2,445 ₦) | 461 ₦ | + 430% | |
| TOTAL | + 129% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 3,174 prices entered by 356 different people.
Cost of living in Denmark is 129% more expensive than in Nigeria
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