Cost of living in Finland compared to Nigeria
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Food | + 67% | |||
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Food in Finland is 67% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
Finland | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €24 (10,585 ₦) | 3,461 ₦ | + 206% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (3,990 ₦) | 3,494 ₦ | + 14% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6 (2,759 ₦) | 1,266 ₦ | + 118% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.16 (508 ₦) | 1,051 ₦ | - 52% | |
12 eggs, large | €2.67 (1,165 ₦) | 808 ₦ | + 44% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.54 (1,546 ₦) | 989 ₦ | + 56% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.22 (2,278 ₦) | 5,019 ₦ | - 55% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.23 (973 ₦) | 1,236 ₦ | - 21% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.08 (471 ₦) | 1,012 ₦ | - 53% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €3.43 (1,497 ₦) | 367 ₦ | + 308% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €16 (7,010 ₦) | 4,640 ₦ | + 51% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.74 (1,198 ₦) | 659 ₦ | + 82% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.93 (845 ₦) | 528 ₦ | + 60% | |
Housing | + 21% | |||
Housing in Finland is 21% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
Finland | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,800 (786,278 ₦) | 600,977 ₦ | + 31% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,359 (593,463 ₦) | 344,756 ₦ | + 72% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €112 (48,765 ₦) | 21,473 ₦ | + 127% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,120 (489,337 ₦) | 319,785 ₦ | + 53% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €775 (338,460 ₦) | 184,708 ₦ | + 83% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €52 (22,503 ₦) | 7,649 ₦ | + 194% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €16 (7,023 ₦) | 17,828 ₦ | - 61% | |
40” flat screen tv | €376 (164,205 ₦) | 105,832 ₦ | + 55% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €98 (42,735 ₦) | 74,342 ₦ | - 43% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (3,674 ₦) | 1,818 ₦ | + 102% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €33 (14,601 ₦) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 70% | |||
Clothes in Finland is 70% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
Finland | Nigeria | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €97 (42,293 ₦) | 9,511 ₦ | + 345% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €46 (20,017 ₦) | 14,349 ₦ | + 39% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €99 (43,050 ₦) | 46,330 ₦ | - 7% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €181 (79,014 ₦) | 37,979 ₦ | + 108% | |
Transportation | + 148% | |||
Transportation in Finland is 148% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
Finland | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,473 (12,000,338 ₦) | 7,857,240 ₦ | + 53% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €2.13 (930 ₦) | 182 ₦ | + 410% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €61 (26,744 ₦) | 8,326 ₦ | + 221% | |
Personal Care | + 185% | |||
Personal Care in Finland is 185% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
Finland | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €30 (13,104 ₦) | 526 ₦ | + 2393% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (3,494 ₦) | 1,787 ₦ | + 96% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €113 (49,222 ₦) | 15,152 ₦ | + 225% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.45 (2,381 ₦) | 1,295 ₦ | + 84% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.43 (1,500 ₦) | 1,096 ₦ | + 37% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.49 (1,523 ₦) | 1,223 ₦ | + 25% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.78 (776 ₦) | 604 ₦ | + 28% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.49 (649 ₦) | 529 ₦ | + 23% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €30 (12,956 ₦) | 1,631 ₦ | + 694% | |
Entertainment | + 145% | |||
Entertainment in Finland is 145% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
Finland | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €55 (24,014 ₦) | 5,323 ₦ | + 351% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €31 (13,667 ₦) | 5,345 ₦ | + 156% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €128 (55,918 ₦) | 19,661 ₦ | + 184% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €117 (51,101 ₦) | 9,858 ₦ | + 418% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (5,299 ₦) | 970 ₦ | + 446% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.15 (1,815 ₦) | 596 ₦ | + 204% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €7 (2,936 ₦) | 579 ₦ | + 407% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €497 (216,982 ₦) | 182,671 ₦ | + 19% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.07 (32 ₦) | 25 ₦ | + 29% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €47 (20,546 ₦) | 20,152 ₦ | + 2% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €9 (4,134 ₦) | 501 ₦ | + 726% | |
TOTAL | + 76% |

These prices were last updated on May 11, 2022.
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Cost of living in Finland is 76% more expensive than in Nigeria
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