Cost of living in Sweden compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 207% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sweden is 207% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Sweden | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 144 kr (22,737 ₦) | 4,522 ₦ | + 403% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 99 kr (15,698 ₦) | 4,202 ₦ | + 274% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 68 kr (10,745 ₦) | 2,324 ₦ | + 362% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 16 kr (2,571 ₦) | 1,840 ₦ | + 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 41 kr (6,453 ₦) | 1,824 ₦ | + 254% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 36 kr (5,737 ₦) | 1,668 ₦ | + 244% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 56 kr (8,867 ₦) | 4,071 ₦ | + 118% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 31 kr (4,977 ₦) | 3,674 ₦ | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 19 kr (2,998 ₦) | 2,000 ₦ | + 50% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 20 kr (3,234 ₦) | 887 ₦ | + 265% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 116 kr (18,306 ₦) | 10,218 ₦ | + 79% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 25 kr (4,000 ₦) | 1,021 ₦ | + 292% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 17 kr (2,722 ₦) | 1,196 ₦ | + 128% | |
| Housing | + 439% | |||
| Housing in Sweden is 439% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Sweden | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 21,971 kr (3,472,502 ₦) | 584,315 ₦ | + 494% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 14,563 kr (2,301,636 ₦) | 415,490 ₦ | + 454% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,291 kr (362,086 ₦) | 100,000 ₦ | + 262% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 14,782 kr (2,336,201 ₦) | 430,695 ₦ | + 442% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 9,628 kr (1,521,725 ₦) | 230,250 ₦ | + 561% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,034 kr (321,413 ₦) | 70,000 ₦ | + 359% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 284 kr (44,825 ₦) | 15,715 ₦ | + 185% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,898 kr (616,034 ₦) | 299,211 ₦ | + 106% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,184 kr (187,201 ₦) | 48,000 ₦ | + 290% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 95 kr (14,994 ₦) | 4,962 ₦ | + 202% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 305 kr (48,209 ₦) | 2,644 ₦ | + 1723% | |
| Clothes | + 317% | |||
| Clothes in Sweden is 317% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Sweden | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 970 kr (153,300 ₦) | 13,102 ₦ | + 1070% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 442 kr (69,818 ₦) | 23,682 ₦ | + 195% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,141 kr (180,382 ₦) | 39,530 ₦ | + 356% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,310 kr (207,093 ₦) | 64,433 ₦ | + 221% | |
| Transportation | + 361% | |||
| Transportation in Sweden is 361% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Sweden | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 336,675 kr (53,210,782 ₦) | 4,402,940 ₦ | + 1109% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 18 kr (2,908 ₦) | 848 ₦ | + 243% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 882 kr (139,366 ₦) | 25,800 ₦ | + 440% | |
| Personal Care | + 569% | |||
| Personal Care in Sweden is 569% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Sweden | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 73 kr (11,545 ₦) | 4,044 ₦ | + 185% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 196 kr (30,926 ₦) | 1,768 ₦ | + 1649% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 309 kr (48,759 ₦) | 18,305 ₦ | + 166% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 131 kr (20,676 ₦) | 2,192 ₦ | + 843% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 90 kr (14,226 ₦) | 2,020 ₦ | + 604% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 85 kr (13,402 ₦) | 2,599 ₦ | + 416% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 57 kr (9,033 ₦) | 1,004 ₦ | + 800% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 29 kr (4,547 ₦) | 1,072 ₦ | + 324% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 396 kr (62,624 ₦) | 2,392 ₦ | + 2518% | |
| Entertainment | + 174% | |||
| Entertainment in Sweden is 174% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Sweden | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 421 kr (66,521 ₦) | 35,140 ₦ | + 89% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 312 kr (49,356 ₦) | 7,974 ₦ | + 519% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 639 kr (100,948 ₦) | 11,400 ₦ | + 786% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 935 kr (147,849 ₦) | 34,112 ₦ | + 333% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 220 kr (34,847 ₦) | 5,484 ₦ | + 535% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 48 kr (7,563 ₦) | 3,331 ₦ | + 127% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 66 kr (10,374 ₦) | 1,077 ₦ | + 863% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,355 kr (846,279 ₦) | 298,218 ₦ | + 184% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.00 kr (316 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 470 kr (74,220 ₦) | 13,295 ₦ | + 458% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 71 kr (11,244 ₦) | 2,500 ₦ | + 350% | |
| TOTAL | + 317% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,217 prices entered by 147 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 14, 2024.
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Cost of living in Sweden is 317% more expensive than in Nigeria
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