Cost of living in Finland compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 210% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Finland is 210% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Finland | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (23,440 ₦) | 4,522 ₦ | + 418% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (17,912 ₦) | 4,202 ₦ | + 326% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €7 (10,575 ₦) | 2,324 ₦ | + 355% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.34 (2,145 ₦) | 1,840 ₦ | + 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.00 (6,391 ₦) | 1,930 ₦ | + 231% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.48 (5,565 ₦) | 1,668 ₦ | + 234% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.40 (7,034 ₦) | 4,071 ₦ | + 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.99 (3,179 ₦) | 3,674 ₦ | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.23 (1,960 ₦) | 2,000 ₦ | - 2% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €3.03 (4,838 ₦) | 887 ₦ | + 446% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €15 (24,255 ₦) | 10,218 ₦ | + 137% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.79 (4,453 ₦) | 1,021 ₦ | + 336% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.62 (2,581 ₦) | 1,308 ₦ | + 97% | |
| Housing | + 316% | |||
| Housing in Finland is 316% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Finland | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,771 (2,829,243 ₦) | 584,315 ₦ | + 384% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,209 (1,931,853 ₦) | 415,490 ₦ | + 365% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €88 (139,810 ₦) | 100,000 ₦ | + 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,021 (1,631,344 ₦) | 430,695 ₦ | + 279% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €828 (1,322,980 ₦) | 230,250 ₦ | + 475% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €38 (61,157 ₦) | 70,000 ₦ | - 13% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €15 (23,593 ₦) | 15,715 ₦ | + 50% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €348 (555,264 ₦) | 299,211 ₦ | + 86% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €119 (189,842 ₦) | 48,000 ₦ | + 296% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (12,142 ₦) | 4,962 ₦ | + 145% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €38 (61,292 ₦) | 2,669 ₦ | + 2197% | |
| Clothes | + 256% | |||
| Clothes in Finland is 256% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Finland | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €84 (134,408 ₦) | 13,102 ₦ | + 926% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €37 (58,341 ₦) | 23,682 ₦ | + 146% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €96 (153,547 ₦) | 39,530 ₦ | + 288% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €110 (175,166 ₦) | 64,433 ₦ | + 172% | |
| Transportation | + 257% | |||
| Transportation in Finland is 257% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Finland | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €28,738 (45,911,910 ₦) | 4,402,940 ₦ | + 943% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.88 (3,001 ₦) | 880 ₦ | + 241% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €59 (93,716 ₦) | 25,800 ₦ | + 263% | |
| Personal Care | + 349% | |||
| Personal Care in Finland is 349% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Finland | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (12,987 ₦) | 4,044 ₦ | + 221% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €17 (26,480 ₦) | 1,768 ₦ | + 1398% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €78 (124,660 ₦) | 18,305 ₦ | + 581% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.97 (6,344 ₦) | 2,192 ₦ | + 189% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.95 (4,715 ₦) | 2,020 ₦ | + 133% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.77 (6,029 ₦) | 2,599 ₦ | + 132% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.77 (2,829 ₦) | 1,004 ₦ | + 182% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.26 (3,616 ₦) | 1,072 ₦ | + 237% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €24 (38,683 ₦) | 2,392 ₦ | + 1517% | |
| Entertainment | + 180% | |||
| Entertainment in Finland is 180% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Finland | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €42 (66,423 ₦) | 35,140 ₦ | + 89% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €30 (48,499 ₦) | 7,974 ₦ | + 508% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €75 (120,022 ₦) | 11,400 ₦ | + 953% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €87 (139,418 ₦) | 34,112 ₦ | + 309% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (19,513 ₦) | 5,484 ₦ | + 256% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.41 (7,045 ₦) | 3,331 ₦ | + 111% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €8 (12,148 ₦) | 1,412 ₦ | + 760% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €701 (1,119,204 ₦) | 298,218 ₦ | + 275% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €38 (60,683 ₦) | 13,295 ₦ | + 356% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €10 (16,053 ₦) | 2,500 ₦ | + 542% | |
| TOTAL | + 250% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 657 prices entered by 84 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 30, 2024.
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Cost of living in Finland is 250% more expensive than in Nigeria
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