Cost of living in Sweden compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 94% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sweden is 94% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Sweden | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 138 kr (9,540 ₦) | 2,119 ₦ | + 350% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 98 kr (6,787 ₦) | 3,174 ₦ | + 114% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 72 kr (4,990 ₦) | 2,563 ₦ | + 95% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 15 kr (1,069 ₦) | 1,441 ₦ | - 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 43 kr (2,977 ₦) | 1,270 ₦ | + 134% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 37 kr (2,584 ₦) | 991 ₦ | + 161% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 56 kr (3,889 ₦) | 2,753 ₦ | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 30 kr (2,087 ₦) | 2,293 ₦ | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 14 kr (986 ₦) | 1,917 ₦ | - 49% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 20 kr (1,349 ₦) | 657 ₦ | + 105% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 120 kr (8,309 ₦) | 4,267 ₦ | + 95% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 24 kr (1,672 ₦) | 750 ₦ | + 123% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 20 kr (1,388 ₦) | 678 ₦ | + 105% | |
| Housing | + 88% | |||
| Housing in Sweden is 88% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Sweden | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 20,714 kr (1,431,524 ₦) | 451,523 ₦ | + 217% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 14,675 kr (1,014,146 ₦) | 228,437 ₦ | + 344% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,161 kr (149,311 ₦) | 65,443 ₦ | + 128% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 13,744 kr (949,807 ₦) | 514,982 ₦ | + 84% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 9,774 kr (675,474 ₦) | 466,568 ₦ | + 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,410 kr (97,424 ₦) | 126,232 ₦ | - 23% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 328 kr (22,700 ₦) | 19,590 ₦ | + 16% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,739 kr (327,481 ₦) | 190,281 ₦ | + 72% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,437 kr (99,341 ₦) | 71,787 ₦ | + 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 113 kr (7,838 ₦) | 3,559 ₦ | + 120% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 261 kr (18,015 ₦) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 104% | |||
| Clothes in Sweden is 104% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Sweden | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 916 kr (63,275 ₦) | 12,848 ₦ | + 392% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 440 kr (30,384 ₦) | 18,978 ₦ | + 60% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,029 kr (71,131 ₦) | 36,493 ₦ | + 95% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,461 kr (100,984 ₦) | 69,715 ₦ | + 45% | |
| Transportation | + 123% | |||
| Transportation in Sweden is 123% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Sweden | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 341,519 kr (23,601,696 ₦) | 5,616,260 ₦ | + 320% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 21 kr (1,440 ₦) | 485 ₦ | + 197% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 891 kr (61,598 ₦) | 30,349 ₦ | + 103% | |
| Personal Care | + 80% | |||
| Personal Care in Sweden is 80% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Sweden | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 70 kr (4,866 ₦) | 936 ₦ | + 420% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 211 kr (14,552 ₦) | 8,438 ₦ | + 72% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 252 kr (17,419 ₦) | 16,919 ₦ | + 3% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 37 kr (2,567 ₦) | 2,431 ₦ | + 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 34 kr (2,381 ₦) | 2,005 ₦ | + 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 37 kr (2,573 ₦) | 1,872 ₦ | + 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 32 kr (2,202 ₦) | 779 ₦ | + 183% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 19 kr (1,334 ₦) | 794 ₦ | + 68% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 289 kr (19,992 ₦) | 1,771 ₦ | + 1029% | |
| Entertainment | + 104% | |||
| Entertainment in Sweden is 104% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Sweden | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 467 kr (32,257 ₦) | 12,066 ₦ | + 167% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 310 kr (21,444 ₦) | 8,082 ₦ | + 165% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,140 kr (78,767 ₦) | 13,012 ₦ | + 505% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 898 kr (62,031 ₦) | 45,534 ₦ | + 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 145 kr (9,994 ₦) | 6,738 ₦ | + 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 44 kr (3,021 ₦) | 1,500 ₦ | + 101% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 76 kr (5,229 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | + 423% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 7,556 kr (522,177 ₦) | 49,403 ₦ | + 957% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.96 kr (136 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 445 kr (30,756 ₦) | 17,745 ₦ | + 73% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 69 kr (4,785 ₦) | 1,413 ₦ | + 239% | |
| TOTAL | + 102% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,405 prices entered by 164 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 03, 2023.
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Cost of living in Sweden is 102% more expensive than in Nigeria
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