Cost of living in Abuja, Nigeria

Summary of cost of living in Abuja

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: $2,089 (964,100 ₦)
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: $1,265 (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 USD
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district 2,855 ₦ ($6)
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) 2,640 ₦ ($5.72)
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast 1,389 ₦ ($3.01)
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk 888 ₦ ($1.92)
12 eggs, large 792 ₦ ($1.72)
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes 884 ₦ ($1.92)
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese 1,751 ₦ ($3.80)
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples 1,170 ₦ ($2.53)
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes 1,250 ₦ ($2.71)
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket 465 ₦ ($1.01)
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality 2,504 ₦ ($5.43)
2 liters of coca-cola 328 ₦ ($0.71)
Bread for 2 people for 1 day 507 ₦ ($1.10)
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Housing Update prices
NGN USD
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area 559,431 ₦ ($1,212)
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area 302,014 ₦ ($655)
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat 20,405 ₦ ($44)
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area 421,300 ₦ ($913)
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area 226,943 ₦ ($492)
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio 35,594 ₦ ($77)
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) 6,160 ₦ ($13)
40” flat screen tv 131,302 ₦ ($285)
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) 32,249 ₦ ($70)
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) 974 ₦ ($2.11)
Hourly rate for cleaning help 1,247 ₦ ($2.70)
Clothes Update prices
NGN USD
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) 7,355 ₦ ($16)
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) 13,225 ₦ ($29)
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) 21,911 ₦ ($47)
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes 27,082 ₦ ($59)
Transportation Update prices
NGN USD
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new 4,405,370 ₦ ($9,547)
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas 168 ₦ ($0.36)
Monthly ticket public transport 12,386 ₦ ($27)
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) 3,669 ₦ ($8)
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Personal Care Update prices
NGN USD
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) 1,256 ₦ ($2.72)
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) 2,268 ₦ ($4.92)
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) 6,087 ₦ ($13)
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) 1,625 ₦ ($3.52)
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) 769 ₦ ($1.67)
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) 1,212 ₦ ($2.63)
4 rolls of toilet paper 451 ₦ ($0.98)
Tube of toothpaste 439 ₦ ($0.95)
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city 1,298 ₦ ($2.81)
Entertainment Update prices
NGN USD
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub 6,860 ₦ ($15)
2 tickets to the movies 4,003 ₦ ($9)
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) 8,439 ₦ ($18)
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert 15,334 ₦ ($33)
1 cocktail drink in downtown club 3,008 ₦ ($7)
Cappuccino in expat area of the city 1,185 ₦ ($2.57)
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) 537 ₦ ($1.16)
Ipad wi-fi 128gb 192,262 ₦ ($417)
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) 22 ₦ ($0.05)
1 month of gym membership in business district 19,249 ₦ ($42)
1 package of marlboro cigarettes 467 ₦ ($1.01)
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 05, 2023

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