Cost of living in Abuja, Nigeria

Summary of cost of living in Abuja

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: 1,179,235 ₦ [BM] (964,100 ₦)
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: 714,223 ₦ [BM] (583,923 ₦)
    • WARNING!  These estimates are currently based on just a small amount of data. They provide a decent starting assumption, but they are not yet completely reliable.

List of prices in Abuja
Current as of Jun 2023.

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Food Update prices
NGN NGNX
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district 2,855 ₦ (2,855 ₦ [BM])
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) 2,640 ₦ (2,640 ₦ [BM])
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast 1,389 ₦ (1,389 ₦ [BM])
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk 888 ₦ (888 ₦ [BM])
12 eggs, large 792 ₦ (792 ₦ [BM])
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes 884 ₦ (884 ₦ [BM])
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese 1,751 ₦ (1,751 ₦ [BM])
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples 1,170 ₦ (1,170 ₦ [BM])
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes 1,250 ₦ (1,250 ₦ [BM])
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket 465 ₦ (465 ₦ [BM])
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality 2,504 ₦ (2,504 ₦ [BM])
2 liters of coca-cola 328 ₦ (328 ₦ [BM])
Bread for 2 people for 1 day 507 ₦ (507 ₦ [BM])
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Housing Update prices
NGN NGNX
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area 559,431 ₦ (559,431 ₦ [BM])
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area 302,014 ₦ (302,014 ₦ [BM])
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat 20,405 ₦ (20,405 ₦ [BM])
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area 421,300 ₦ (421,300 ₦ [BM])
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area 226,943 ₦ (226,943 ₦ [BM])
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio 35,594 ₦ (35,594 ₦ [BM])
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) 6,160 ₦ (6,160 ₦ [BM])
40” flat screen tv 131,302 ₦ (131,302 ₦ [BM])
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) 32,249 ₦ (32,249 ₦ [BM])
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) 974 ₦ (974 ₦ [BM])
Hourly rate for cleaning help 1,247 ₦ (1,247 ₦ [BM])
Clothes Update prices
NGN NGNX
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) 7,355 ₦ (7,355 ₦ [BM])
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) 13,225 ₦ (13,225 ₦ [BM])
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) 21,911 ₦ (21,911 ₦ [BM])
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes 27,082 ₦ (27,082 ₦ [BM])
Transportation Update prices
NGN NGNX
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new 4,405,370 ₦ (4,405,370 ₦ [BM])
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas 168 ₦ (168 ₦ [BM])
Monthly ticket public transport 12,386 ₦ (12,386 ₦ [BM])
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) 3,669 ₦ (3,669 ₦ [BM])
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Personal Care Update prices
NGN NGNX
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) 1,256 ₦ (1,256 ₦ [BM])
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) 2,268 ₦ (2,268 ₦ [BM])
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) 6,087 ₦ (6,087 ₦ [BM])
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) 1,625 ₦ (1,625 ₦ [BM])
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) 769 ₦ (769 ₦ [BM])
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) 1,212 ₦ (1,212 ₦ [BM])
4 rolls of toilet paper 451 ₦ (451 ₦ [BM])
Tube of toothpaste 439 ₦ (439 ₦ [BM])
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city 1,298 ₦ (1,298 ₦ [BM])
Entertainment Update prices
NGN NGNX
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub 6,860 ₦ (6,860 ₦ [BM])
2 tickets to the movies 4,003 ₦ (4,003 ₦ [BM])
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) 8,439 ₦ (8,439 ₦ [BM])
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert 15,334 ₦ (15,334 ₦ [BM])
1 cocktail drink in downtown club 3,008 ₦ (3,008 ₦ [BM])
Cappuccino in expat area of the city 1,185 ₦ (1,185 ₦ [BM])
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) 537 ₦ (537 ₦ [BM])
Ipad wi-fi 128gb 192,262 ₦ (192,262 ₦ [BM])
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) 22 ₦ (22 ₦ [BM])
1 month of gym membership in business district 19,249 ₦ (19,249 ₦ [BM])
1 package of marlboro cigarettes 467 ₦ (467 ₦ [BM])
These prices are lacking data. It provides a decent estimate, but they are not yet reliable. They are based on 38 prices entered by 9 different people.
Latest price update: June 01, 2023

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