Cost of living in Norway compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 179% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Norway is 179% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Norway | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr 228 (16,326 ₦) | 2,119 ₦ | + 671% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr 131 (9,385 ₦) | 3,174 ₦ | + 196% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr 69 (4,973 ₦) | 2,563 ₦ | + 94% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr 22 (1,571 ₦) | 1,441 ₦ | + 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr 58 (4,121 ₦) | 1,270 ₦ | + 224% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr 43 (3,077 ₦) | 991 ₦ | + 211% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr 60 (4,323 ₦) | 2,753 ₦ | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr 31 (2,186 ₦) | 2,293 ₦ | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr 21 (1,524 ₦) | 1,917 ₦ | - 21% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr 33 (2,377 ₦) | 657 ₦ | + 262% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr 177 (12,643 ₦) | 4,267 ₦ | + 196% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | kr 39 (2,780 ₦) | 750 ₦ | + 271% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr 30 (2,145 ₦) | 678 ₦ | + 216% | |
| Housing | + 114% | |||
| Housing in Norway is 114% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Norway | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr 21,978 (1,573,914 ₦) | 451,523 ₦ | + 249% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr 16,687 (1,194,979 ₦) | 228,437 ₦ | + 423% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr 2,056 (147,270 ₦) | 65,443 ₦ | + 125% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr 13,484 (965,658 ₦) | 514,982 ₦ | + 88% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | kr 11,179 (800,560 ₦) | 466,568 ₦ | + 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr 1,291 (92,448 ₦) | 126,232 ₦ | - 27% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr 465 (33,334 ₦) | 19,590 ₦ | + 70% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | kr 4,844 (346,869 ₦) | 190,281 ₦ | + 82% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr 2,332 (167,026 ₦) | 71,787 ₦ | + 133% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr 117 (8,360 ₦) | 3,559 ₦ | + 135% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr 249 (17,830 ₦) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 97% | |||
| Clothes in Norway is 97% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Norway | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr 875 (62,665 ₦) | 12,848 ₦ | + 388% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr 444 (31,795 ₦) | 18,978 ₦ | + 68% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,038 (74,356 ₦) | 36,493 ₦ | + 104% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr 1,104 (79,072 ₦) | 69,715 ₦ | + 13% | |
| Transportation | + 135% | |||
| Transportation in Norway is 135% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Norway | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr 395,190 (28,300,940 ₦) | 5,616,260 ₦ | + 404% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr 22 (1,569 ₦) | 485 ₦ | + 223% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr 823 (58,917 ₦) | 30,349 ₦ | + 94% | |
| Personal Care | + 146% | |||
| Personal Care in Norway is 146% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Norway | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr 101 (7,220 ₦) | 936 ₦ | + 671% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr 185 (13,248 ₦) | 8,438 ₦ | + 57% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr 584 (41,810 ₦) | 16,919 ₦ | + 147% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr 56 (4,040 ₦) | 2,431 ₦ | + 66% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr 45 (3,213 ₦) | 2,005 ₦ | + 60% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr 57 (4,073 ₦) | 1,872 ₦ | + 118% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr 33 (2,333 ₦) | 779 ₦ | + 199% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr 32 (2,256 ₦) | 794 ₦ | + 184% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr 453 (32,457 ₦) | 1,771 ₦ | + 1733% | |
| Entertainment | + 165% | |||
| Entertainment in Norway is 165% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Norway | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr 933 (66,792 ₦) | 12,066 ₦ | + 454% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr 318 (22,781 ₦) | 8,082 ₦ | + 182% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr 1,411 (101,067 ₦) | 13,012 ₦ | + 677% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr 1,073 (76,834 ₦) | 45,534 ₦ | + 69% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr 153 (10,968 ₦) | 6,738 ₦ | + 63% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr 47 (3,333 ₦) | 1,500 ₦ | + 122% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr 101 (7,225 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | + 623% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr 5,690 (407,460 ₦) | 49,403 ₦ | + 725% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr 1.05 (75 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr 457 (32,696 ₦) | 17,745 ₦ | + 84% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr 148 (10,569 ₦) | 1,413 ₦ | + 648% | |
| TOTAL | + 141% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 889 prices entered by 133 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 22, 2023.
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Cost of living in Norway is 141% more expensive than in Nigeria
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