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 | €12 (4,673 ₦) | 2,244 ₦ | + 108% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (3,006 ₦) | 1,552 ₦ | + 94% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.04 (1,988 ₦) | 939 ₦ | + 112% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.06 (418 ₦) | 802 ₦ | - 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.45 (966 ₦) | 551 ₦ | + 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.06 (1,208 ₦) | 686 ₦ | + 76% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.57 (1,803 ₦) | 2,314 ₦ | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.00 (787 ₦) | 1,258 ₦ | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.05 (413 ₦) | 647 ₦ | - 36% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.44 (963 ₦) | 328 ₦ | + 193% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €15 (5,836 ₦) | 2,879 ₦ | + 103% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.65 (1,047 ₦) | 360 ₦ | + 191% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.63 (643 ₦) | 370 ₦ | + 74% | |
| Housing | + 60% | |||
| Housing in Finland is 60% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,883 (742,358 ₦) | 450,052 ₦ | + 65% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,118 (440,865 ₦) | 277,945 ₦ | + 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €107 (42,346 ₦) | 20,990 ₦ | + 102% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,054 (415,661 ₦) | 336,264 ₦ | + 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €746 (294,003 ₦) | 280,671 ₦ | + 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €70 (27,763 ₦) | 12,211 ₦ | + 127% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €14 (5,600 ₦) | 8,757 ₦ | - 36% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €316 (124,572 ₦) | 84,820 ₦ | + 47% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €87 (34,437 ₦) | 31,502 ₦ | + 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (2,555 ₦) | 1,122 ₦ | + 128% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €33 (12,882 ₦) | 1,192 ₦ | + 981% | |
| Clothes | + 70% | |||
| Clothes in Finland is 70% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €84 (33,274 ₦) | 7,198 ₦ | + 362% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €28 (11,158 ₦) | 10,494 ₦ | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €92 (36,102 ₦) | 14,247 ₦ | + 153% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €113 (44,500 ₦) | 21,849 ₦ | + 104% | |
| Transportation | + 87% | |||
| Transportation in Finland is 87% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,921 (10,220,388 ₦) | 1,792,100 ₦ | + 470% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.57 (618 ₦) | 148 ₦ | + 319% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €55 (21,868 ₦) | 16,973 ₦ | + 29% | |
| Personal Care | + 118% | |||
| Personal Care in Finland is 118% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €10 (4,110 ₦) | 969 ₦ | + 324% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €11 (4,239 ₦) | 2,812 ₦ | + 51% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €73 (28,857 ₦) | 6,906 ₦ | + 318% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.32 (1,702 ₦) | 1,561 ₦ | + 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.46 (1,363 ₦) | 1,081 ₦ | + 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.36 (1,324 ₦) | 1,092 ₦ | + 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.10 (828 ₦) | 333 ₦ | + 148% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.28 (900 ₦) | 488 ₦ | + 84% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €25 (9,939 ₦) | 2,448 ₦ | + 306% | |
| Entertainment | + 137% | |||
| Entertainment in Finland is 137% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €47 (18,447 ₦) | 5,246 ₦ | + 252% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €28 (11,135 ₦) | 3,961 ₦ | + 181% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €109 (43,054 ₦) | 16,149 ₦ | + 167% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €77 (30,465 ₦) | 17,569 ₦ | + 73% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €13 (4,988 ₦) | 2,268 ₦ | + 120% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.35 (1,716 ₦) | 2,077 ₦ | - 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.91 (2,331 ₦) | 567 ₦ | + 311% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €429 (169,107 ₦) | 68,273 ₦ | + 148% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.27 (105 ₦) | 34 ₦ | + 209% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €64 (25,052 ₦) | 15,010 ₦ | + 67% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (3,098 ₦) | 463 ₦ | + 569% | |
| TOTAL | + 81% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,125 prices entered by 214 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 22, 2020.
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Cost of living in Finland is 81% more expensive than in Nigeria
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