Cost of living in Estonia compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 157% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Estonia is 157% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Estonia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (23,479 ₦) | 6,197 ₦ | + 279% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (16,362 ₦) | 4,250 ₦ | + 285% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.15 (7,616 ₦) | 3,207 ₦ | + 138% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.34 (2,456 ₦) | 1,143 ₦ | + 115% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.95 (5,407 ₦) | 2,479 ₦ | + 118% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.97 (7,278 ₦) | 1,495 ₦ | + 387% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.52 (10,119 ₦) | 5,933 ₦ | + 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.44 (4,469 ₦) | 3,488 ₦ | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.33 (2,431 ₦) | 2,733 ₦ | - 11% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.49 (2,727 ₦) | 1,037 ₦ | + 163% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (16,111 ₦) | 9,593 ₦ | + 68% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.43 (4,464 ₦) | 1,084 ₦ | + 312% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.01 (1,852 ₦) | 1,323 ₦ | + 40% | |
| Housing | + 64% | |||
| Housing in Estonia is 64% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Estonia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,447 (2,653,792 ₦) | 2,222,680 ₦ | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €800 (1,467,080 ₦) | 1,328,290 ₦ | + 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €323 (591,844 ₦) | 153,894 ₦ | + 285% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €779 (1,428,716 ₦) | 844,148 ₦ | + 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €566 (1,038,216 ₦) | 754,176 ₦ | + 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €204 (374,826 ₦) | 240,561 ₦ | + 56% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €22 (41,169 ₦) | 28,675 ₦ | + 44% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €347 (636,399 ₦) | 387,079 ₦ | + 64% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €194 (355,380 ₦) | 126,450 ₦ | + 181% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (16,175 ₦) | 2,193 ₦ | + 638% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €23 (42,064 ₦) | 2,985 ₦ | + 1309% | |
| Clothes | + 440% | |||
| Clothes in Estonia is 440% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Estonia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €98 (179,020 ₦) | 17,024 ₦ | + 952% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €34 (61,424 ₦) | 15,682 ₦ | + 292% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €84 (154,820 ₦) | 45,968 ₦ | + 237% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €121 (221,701 ₦) | 50,000 ₦ | + 343% | |
| Transportation | + 114% | |||
| Transportation in Estonia is 114% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Estonia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,000 (47,671,708 ₦) | 5,000,000 ₦ | + 853% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.60 (2,940 ₦) | 1,034 ₦ | + 184% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €29 (52,780 ₦) | 34,491 ₦ | + 53% | |
| Personal Care | + 531% | |||
| Personal Care in Estonia is 531% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Estonia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €18 (33,545 ₦) | 4,044 ₦ | + 729% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €24 (44,376 ₦) | 1,768 ₦ | + 2410% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €71 (130,538 ₦) | 17,619 ₦ | + 641% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €8 (14,674 ₦) | 4,474 ₦ | + 228% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €6 (11,042 ₦) | 1,749 ₦ | + 531% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €7 (12,705 ₦) | 3,834 ₦ | + 231% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €3.07 (5,628 ₦) | 2,923 ₦ | + 93% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €3.92 (7,182 ₦) | 1,338 ₦ | + 437% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €32 (57,868 ₦) | 3,631 ₦ | + 1494% | |
| Entertainment | + 148% | |||
| Entertainment in Estonia is 148% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Estonia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €42 (76,819 ₦) | 43,872 ₦ | + 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €24 (43,158 ₦) | 11,069 ₦ | + 290% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €80 (146,040 ₦) | 15,224 ₦ | + 859% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €88 (162,077 ₦) | 42,055 ₦ | + 285% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €16 (29,410 ₦) | 4,541 ₦ | + 548% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.66 (8,542 ₦) | 3,331 ₦ | + 156% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.99 (9,152 ₦) | 1,421 ₦ | + 544% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €589 (1,079,948 ₦) | 298,218 ₦ | + 262% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €42 (76,845 ₦) | 34,159 ₦ | + 125% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €6 (11,640 ₦) | 2,500 ₦ | + 366% | |
| TOTAL | + 130% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 375 prices entered by 57 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 29, 2025.
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Cost of living in Estonia is 130% more expensive than in Nigeria
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