- Cost of Living
- Finland
- Nigeria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Finland compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 68% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Finland is 68% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (4,867 ₦) | 2,239 ₦ | + 117% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (3,056 ₦) | 2,149 ₦ | + 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.44 (2,246 ₦) | 928 ₦ | + 142% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.06 (438 ₦) | 1,014 ₦ | - 57% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.56 (1,059 ₦) | 582 ₦ | + 82% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.13 (1,291 ₦) | 662 ₦ | + 95% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.25 (2,169 ₦) | 2,067 ₦ | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.23 (920 ₦) | 1,133 ₦ | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.96 (397 ₦) | 843 ₦ | - 53% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.35 (971 ₦) | 330 ₦ | + 195% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €14 (5,584 ₦) | 2,306 ₦ | + 142% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.53 (1,046 ₦) | 375 ₦ | + 179% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.52 (626 ₦) | 370 ₦ | + 69% | |
| Housing | + 118% | |||
| Housing in Finland is 118% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,778 (734,234 ₦) | 368,693 ₦ | + 99% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,277 (527,425 ₦) | 224,250 ₦ | + 135% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €72 (29,671 ₦) | 27,191 ₦ | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €1,133 (467,699 ₦) | 196,279 ₦ | + 138% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €795 (328,329 ₦) | 104,303 ₦ | + 215% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €54 (22,338 ₦) | 13,539 ₦ | + 65% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €16 (6,744 ₦) | 7,605 ₦ | - 11% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €396 (163,472 ₦) | 111,992 ₦ | + 46% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €88 (36,278 ₦) | 35,539 ₦ | + 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (2,683 ₦) | 1,244 ₦ | + 116% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €34 (13,964 ₦) | 2,304 ₦ | + 506% | |
| Clothes | + 91% | |||
| Clothes in Finland is 91% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €90 (37,251 ₦) | 6,498 ₦ | + 473% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €32 (13,017 ₦) | 10,330 ₦ | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €93 (38,360 ₦) | 15,510 ₦ | + 147% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €133 (54,829 ₦) | 28,860 ₦ | + 90% | |
| Transportation | + 97% | |||
| Transportation in Finland is 97% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,250 (10,840,082 ₦) | 5,470,950 ₦ | + 98% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.55 (639 ₦) | 153 ₦ | + 318% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €53 (22,024 ₦) | 12,095 ₦ | + 82% | |
| Personal Care | + 116% | |||
| Personal Care in Finland is 116% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (3,001 ₦) | 1,712 ₦ | + 75% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €14 (5,583 ₦) | 1,740 ₦ | + 221% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €71 (29,121 ₦) | 7,626 ₦ | + 282% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.25 (1,756 ₦) | 1,581 ₦ | + 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.90 (1,610 ₦) | 1,106 ₦ | + 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.32 (1,371 ₦) | 1,336 ₦ | + 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.44 (594 ₦) | 390 ₦ | + 52% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.64 (675 ₦) | 478 ₦ | + 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €29 (12,053 ₦) | 1,593 ₦ | + 657% | |
| Entertainment | + 71% | |||
| Entertainment in Finland is 71% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €40 (16,409 ₦) | 5,427 ₦ | + 202% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €25 (10,444 ₦) | 3,246 ₦ | + 222% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €95 (39,123 ₦) | 17,434 ₦ | + 124% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €80 (33,115 ₦) | 15,096 ₦ | + 119% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (4,768 ₦) | 2,655 ₦ | + 80% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.05 (1,673 ₦) | 1,656 ₦ | + 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.96 (2,461 ₦) | 575 ₦ | + 328% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €418 (172,643 ₦) | 178,983 ₦ | - 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.07 (29 ₦) | 62 ₦ | - 53% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €47 (19,283 ₦) | 14,751 ₦ | + 31% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €7 (3,001 ₦) | 473 ₦ | + 534% | |
| TOTAL | + 92% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 21, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Finland is 92% more expensive than in Nigeria
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