Cost of living in Denmark compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 107% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Denmark is 107% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr131 (7,005 ₦) | 2,102 ₦ | + 233% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr76 (4,070 ₦) | 1,690 ₦ | + 141% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr39 (2,083 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | + 108% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr10 (522 ₦) | 802 ₦ | - 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr30 (1,627 ₦) | 608 ₦ | + 168% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr21 (1,112 ₦) | 686 ₦ | + 62% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr55 (2,948 ₦) | 2,314 ₦ | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr16 (882 ₦) | 1,142 ₦ | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr12 (665 ₦) | 652 ₦ | + 2% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr12 (641 ₦) | 324 ₦ | + 98% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr84 (4,469 ₦) | 2,829 ₦ | + 58% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | kr20 (1,083 ₦) | 360 ₦ | + 201% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr15 (815 ₦) | 353 ₦ | + 131% | |
| Housing | + 98% | |||
| Housing in Denmark is 98% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr15,951 (853,158 ₦) | 450,052 ₦ | + 90% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr12,151 (649,867 ₦) | 277,945 ₦ | + 134% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr1,350 (72,181 ₦) | 20,990 ₦ | + 244% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr10,033 (536,597 ₦) | 336,264 ₦ | + 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | kr7,115 (380,571 ₦) | 265,218 ₦ | + 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr922 (49,312 ₦) | 12,211 ₦ | + 304% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr175 (9,374 ₦) | 8,757 ₦ | + 7% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | kr3,448 (184,427 ₦) | 84,820 ₦ | + 117% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr863 (46,179 ₦) | 31,502 ₦ | + 47% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr81 (4,316 ₦) | 1,122 ₦ | + 285% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr181 (9,690 ₦) | 1,149 ₦ | + 743% | |
| Clothes | + 155% | |||
| Clothes in Denmark is 155% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr846 (45,224 ₦) | 7,198 ₦ | + 528% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr316 (16,910 ₦) | 10,494 ₦ | + 61% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr876 (46,858 ₦) | 14,247 ₦ | + 229% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr1,636 (87,504 ₦) | 21,849 ₦ | + 300% | |
| Transportation | + 119% | |||
| Transportation in Denmark is 119% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr265,959 (14,224,767 ₦) | 1,792,100 ₦ | + 694% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr11 (597 ₦) | 148 ₦ | + 304% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr470 (25,164 ₦) | 16,973 ₦ | + 48% | |
| Personal Care | + 106% | |||
| Personal Care in Denmark is 106% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr56 (2,971 ₦) | 969 ₦ | + 207% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr101 (5,423 ₦) | 2,812 ₦ | + 93% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr372 (19,908 ₦) | 6,906 ₦ | + 188% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr39 (2,073 ₦) | 1,561 ₦ | + 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr24 (1,281 ₦) | 1,081 ₦ | + 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr29 (1,543 ₦) | 1,092 ₦ | + 41% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr16 (873 ₦) | 333 ₦ | + 162% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr17 (924 ₦) | 488 ₦ | + 89% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr230 (12,294 ₦) | 2,448 ₦ | + 402% | |
| Entertainment | + 144% | |||
| Entertainment in Denmark is 144% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr411 (21,975 ₦) | 5,246 ₦ | + 319% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr207 (11,092 ₦) | 3,961 ₦ | + 180% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr607 (32,465 ₦) | 16,149 ₦ | + 101% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr660 (35,315 ₦) | 17,569 ₦ | + 101% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr99 (5,291 ₦) | 2,268 ₦ | + 133% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr43 (2,316 ₦) | 2,077 ₦ | + 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr47 (2,507 ₦) | 567 ₦ | + 342% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr3,366 (180,005 ₦) | 68,273 ₦ | + 164% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr2.69 (144 ₦) | 34 ₦ | + 322% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr289 (15,437 ₦) | 17,492 ₦ | - 12% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr43 (2,318 ₦) | 475 ₦ | + 387% | |
| TOTAL | + 113% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,420 prices entered by 253 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 23, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Denmark is 113% more expensive than in Nigeria
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