Moving to Nigeria from Sweden
What to Expect
Considering a move from Sweden to Nigeria? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Sweden to Nigeria, you would find that Nigeria is 51.5% cheaper than Sweden overall. A SEK693,101 salary in Sweden would need to be roughly NGN59,896,652 in Nigeria to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in English. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Abuja averages 91°F vs 52°F in Stockholm, making it significantly warmer.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Sweden and Nigeria.
What does your salary buy?
SEK693,101 → NGN59,896,652
To maintain the same standard of living in Nigeria
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 76.8% less
Groceries
pay 23.2% less
Transportation
pay 51.9% less
Housing
pay 34.6% less
Childcare
pay 55.6% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 62.4% less
Data: MyLifeElsewhere's crowdsourced cost of living database, with prices submitted and updated by users worldwide. Exchange rates are refreshed regularly from public sources.
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Nigeria compared to Sweden.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
of residents who feel safe walking alone at night
per 100,000 people per year
Sweden generally does better on safety, though Nigeria leads in feel safe walking at night.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Sweden generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Nigeria leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Sweden generally does better on environment, though Nigeria leads in co₂ emissions per capita.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
Sweden performs better than Nigeria across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
the highest marginal rate on personal income
Nigeria generally does better on employment & economy, though Sweden leads in gdp per capita.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
Sweden performs better than Nigeria across all family life metrics.
Data: Skatteverket, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Stockholm | Abuja |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 36°/28°F (2°/-2°C) | 97°/74°F (36°/23°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 61°/45°F (16°/7°C) | 91°/69°F (33°/21°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 69°/56°F (21°/13°C) | 85°/66°F (29°/19°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 43°/36°F (6°/2°C) | 93°/64°F (34°/18°C) |
View all months
| Month | Stockholm | Abuja |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 34°/27°F (1.0°/-2.9°C) | 94°/69°F (34.7°/20.4°C) |
| Feb | 34°/26°F (1.2°/-3.2°C) | 98°/78°F (36.8°/25.5°C) |
| Mar | 40°/30°F (4.7°/-1.1°C) | 98°/76°F (36.9°/24.3°C) |
| Apr | 51°/37°F (10.7°/2.6°C) | 96°/76°F (35.6°/24.7°C) |
| May | 62°/45°F (16.5°/7.1°C) | 91°/67°F (32.7°/19.5°C) |
| Jun | 69°/53°F (20.8°/11.6°C) | 87°/65°F (30.6°/18.3°C) |
| Jul | 74°/59°F (23.6°/14.8°C) | 84°/71°F (29.1°/21.9°C) |
| Aug | 72°/58°F (22.1°/14.2°C) | 84°/64°F (28.9°/17.7°C) |
| Sep | 62°/50°F (16.6°/10.2°C) | 86°/64°F (30.0°/17.5°C) |
| Oct | 50°/42°F (10.1°/5.5°C) | 90°/71°F (32.0°/21.4°C) |
| Nov | 42°/35°F (5.4°/1.9°C) | 94°/60°F (34.4°/15.7°C) |
| Dec | 36°/30°F (2.5°/-1.2°C) | 94°/60°F (34.6°/15.5°C) |
Data:
Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute (SMHI),
Nigerian Meteorological Agency
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Sweden and Nigeria. To live, work, or study long-term in Nigeria, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Nigeria's immigration authority.
Sweden passport holder visiting Nigeria
Visa Online (e-Visa)
Nigeria passport holder visiting Sweden
Visa RequiredData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in Nigeria than Sweden?
On average Nigeria is about 42% less expensive than Sweden, with major cities narrowing the gap.
How much money do I need to move to Nigeria?
Budget about NGN14,974,163 for 3 months in Nigeria (based on a SEK693,101 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, rental deposit, visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Nigeria?
Connectivity is usually fine (Nigeria: 0.0 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Nigeria offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Nigeria safe for expats?
Sweden generally does better on safety, though Nigeria leads in feel safe walking at night. The homicide rate in Nigeria is 21.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.1 in Sweden. About 79% of people in Nigeria feel safe walking alone at night.
How is healthcare in Nigeria compared to Sweden?
Sweden generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Nigeria leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 3.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Nigeria, compared to 71.5 in Sweden. Nigeria scores 38 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Sweden: 85).
What's the weather like in Nigeria compared to Sweden?
The average high temperature in Abuja is 91°F, compared to 52°F in Stockholm. Abuja receives around 48.1 in of rainfall per year, while Stockholm gets 21.5 in.
What language do they speak in Nigeria?
The official language in Nigeria is English. In Sweden, the official language is Swedish.
