- Cost of Living
- Finland
- Nigeria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Finland compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 72% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Finland is 72% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (5,291 ₦) | 2,400 ₦ | + 120% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (3,047 ₦) | 2,041 ₦ | + 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.52 (2,275 ₦) | 988 ₦ | + 130% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.05 (433 ₦) | 918 ₦ | - 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.51 (1,035 ₦) | 572 ₦ | + 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.27 (1,346 ₦) | 634 ₦ | + 112% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.36 (2,207 ₦) | 1,900 ₦ | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.25 (928 ₦) | 1,171 ₦ | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.96 (394 ₦) | 918 ₦ | - 57% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.31 (951 ₦) | 340 ₦ | + 179% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €14 (5,728 ₦) | 2,387 ₦ | + 140% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.68 (1,103 ₦) | 369 ₦ | + 199% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.59 (654 ₦) | 374 ₦ | + 75% | |
| Housing | + 120% | |||
| Housing in Finland is 120% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,833 (755,136 ₦) | 327,096 ₦ | + 131% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,293 (532,618 ₦) | 265,824 ₦ | + 100% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €78 (32,090 ₦) | 27,010 ₦ | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €1,092 (449,919 ₦) | 234,517 ₦ | + 92% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €763 (314,365 ₦) | 125,903 ₦ | + 150% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €55 (22,591 ₦) | 16,128 ₦ | + 40% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €17 (7,181 ₦) | 6,064 ₦ | + 18% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €400 (164,784 ₦) | 115,445 ₦ | + 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €88 (36,339 ₦) | 35,316 ₦ | + 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (2,763 ₦) | 1,101 ₦ | + 151% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €33 (13,620 ₦) | 1,488 ₦ | + 815% | |
| Clothes | + 88% | |||
| Clothes in Finland is 88% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €90 (37,171 ₦) | 6,787 ₦ | + 448% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €32 (12,989 ₦) | 10,295 ₦ | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €93 (38,277 ₦) | 16,193 ₦ | + 136% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €133 (54,711 ₦) | 27,800 ₦ | + 97% | |
| Transportation | + 116% | |||
| Transportation in Finland is 116% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,982 (10,706,497 ₦) | 5,470,950 ₦ | + 96% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.53 (632 ₦) | 155 ₦ | + 308% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €54 (22,128 ₦) | 10,211 ₦ | + 117% | |
| Personal Care | + 124% | |||
| Personal Care in Finland is 124% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (2,994 ₦) | 1,599 ₦ | + 87% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €14 (5,571 ₦) | 1,933 ₦ | + 188% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €71 (29,058 ₦) | 7,156 ₦ | + 306% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.25 (1,753 ₦) | 1,414 ₦ | + 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.90 (1,606 ₦) | 1,145 ₦ | + 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.32 (1,368 ₦) | 1,441 ₦ | - 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.44 (593 ₦) | 402 ₦ | + 47% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.64 (674 ₦) | 487 ₦ | + 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €29 (12,027 ₦) | 1,476 ₦ | + 715% | |
| Entertainment | + 80% | |||
| Entertainment in Finland is 80% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €39 (16,154 ₦) | 5,419 ₦ | + 198% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €24 (10,007 ₦) | 3,209 ₦ | + 212% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €95 (39,039 ₦) | 17,434 ₦ | + 124% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €82 (33,741 ₦) | 15,524 ₦ | + 117% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (4,495 ₦) | 2,556 ₦ | + 76% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.08 (1,681 ₦) | 1,457 ₦ | + 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.78 (2,384 ₦) | 562 ₦ | + 324% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €449 (185,075 ₦) | 186,359 ₦ | - 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.07 (29 ₦) | 43 ₦ | - 34% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €49 (20,359 ₦) | 14,882 ₦ | + 37% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €7 (2,938 ₦) | 471 ₦ | + 524% | |
| TOTAL | + 99% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 3,013 prices entered by 308 different people.
Cost of living in Finland is 99% more expensive than in Nigeria
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