Cost of living in Finland compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 106% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Finland is 106% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (5,217 ₦) | 2,074 ₦ | + 152% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (3,793 ₦) | 2,369 ₦ | + 60% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.93 (2,730 ₦) | 1,030 ₦ | + 165% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.25 (575 ₦) | 752 ₦ | - 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.67 (1,228 ₦) | 708 ₦ | + 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.63 (1,671 ₦) | 533 ₦ | + 213% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (2,870 ₦) | 3,269 ₦ | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.36 (1,084 ₦) | 847 ₦ | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.03 (473 ₦) | 961 ₦ | - 51% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.49 (1,145 ₦) | 440 ₦ | + 160% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €14 (6,408 ₦) | 2,826 ₦ | + 127% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €3.07 (1,411 ₦) | 306 ₦ | + 361% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.95 (895 ₦) | 361 ₦ | + 148% | |
| Housing | + 157% | |||
| Housing in Finland is 157% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,922 (884,130 ₦) | 427,015 ₦ | + 107% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,176 (540,970 ₦) | 169,522 ₦ | + 219% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €81 (37,132 ₦) | 31,646 ₦ | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,187 (546,247 ₦) | 125,257 ₦ | + 336% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €935 (429,968 ₦) | 115,758 ₦ | + 271% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €145 (66,542 ₦) | 21,205 ₦ | + 214% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €14 (6,639 ₦) | 9,971 ₦ | - 33% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €400 (183,899 ₦) | 75,224 ₦ | + 144% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €106 (48,592 ₦) | 31,266 ₦ | + 55% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (3,090 ₦) | 1,281 ₦ | + 141% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €36 (16,482 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | + 1548% | |
| Clothes | + 77% | |||
| Clothes in Finland is 77% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €87 (39,918 ₦) | 6,646 ₦ | + 501% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €24 (10,882 ₦) | 11,438 ₦ | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €72 (33,150 ₦) | 16,911 ₦ | + 96% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €112 (51,363 ₦) | 20,625 ₦ | + 149% | |
| Transportation | + 102% | |||
| Transportation in Finland is 102% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,262 (12,541,529 ₦) | 7,702,020 ₦ | + 63% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.50 (690 ₦) | 144 ₦ | + 378% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €56 (25,706 ₦) | 12,525 ₦ | + 105% | |
| Personal Care | + 162% | |||
| Personal Care in Finland is 162% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €30 (13,801 ₦) | 1,669 ₦ | + 727% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €11 (4,945 ₦) | 2,343 ₦ | + 111% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €85 (38,882 ₦) | 15,181 ₦ | + 156% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.32 (1,986 ₦) | 1,323 ₦ | + 50% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.93 (1,347 ₦) | 902 ₦ | + 49% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.32 (1,986 ₦) | 1,815 ₦ | + 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.36 (628 ₦) | 354 ₦ | + 78% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.13 (979 ₦) | 520 ₦ | + 88% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €28 (12,885 ₦) | 2,337 ₦ | + 451% | |
| Entertainment | + 112% | |||
| Entertainment in Finland is 112% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €40 (18,445 ₦) | 5,838 ₦ | + 216% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €27 (12,204 ₦) | 3,848 ₦ | + 217% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €87 (40,207 ₦) | 13,722 ₦ | + 193% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €67 (30,648 ₦) | 27,860 ₦ | + 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (5,687 ₦) | 2,455 ₦ | + 132% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.58 (2,109 ₦) | 1,814 ₦ | + 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €6 (2,982 ₦) | 511 ₦ | + 483% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €471 (216,567 ₦) | 163,040 ₦ | + 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.26 (122 ₦) | 33 ₦ | + 268% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €63 (29,099 ₦) | 16,561 ₦ | + 76% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (3,854 ₦) | 541 ₦ | + 612% | |
| TOTAL | + 121% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,147 prices entered by 126 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2021.
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Cost of living in Finland is 121% more expensive than in Nigeria
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