- Cost of Living
- Nigeria
- Sudan
- Abuja
- Al-Fashir
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Cost of living in Abuja, Nigeria compared to Al-Fashir, Sudan

Currency:
Food | ||||
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Food in Abuja (Nigeria) is in Al-Fashir (Sudan) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,786 ₦ (90 Pound) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,707 ₦ (86 Pound) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,172 ₦ (59 Pound) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 710 ₦ (36 Pound) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | 707 ₦ (36 Pound) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 987 ₦ (50 Pound) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,542 ₦ (78 Pound) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,335 ₦ (67 Pound) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 770 ₦ (39 Pound) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 343 ₦ (17 Pound) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,809 ₦ (91 Pound) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 457 ₦ (23 Pound) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 427 ₦ (22 Pound) | - | - | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in Abuja (Nigeria) is in Al-Fashir (Sudan) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 536,123 ₦ (27,031 Pound) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 338,039 ₦ (17,044 Pound) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 29,672 ₦ (1,496 Pound) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 229,092 ₦ (11,551 Pound) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 114,731 ₦ (5,785 Pound) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 20,667 ₦ (1,042 Pound) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 9,047 ₦ (456 Pound) | - | - | |
40” flat screen TV | 112,350 ₦ (5,665 Pound) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 26,412 ₦ (1,332 Pound) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 922 ₦ (46 Pound) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,256 ₦ (164 Pound) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Abuja (Nigeria) is in Al-Fashir (Sudan) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 7,493 ₦ (378 Pound) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 11,367 ₦ (573 Pound) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 17,388 ₦ (877 Pound) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 22,453 ₦ (1,132 Pound) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 49% | |||
Transportation in Abuja (Nigeria) is 49% more expensive than in Al-Fashir (Sudan) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 4,400,620 ₦ (221,877 Pound) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 145 ₦ (7 Pound) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 12,239 ₦ (617 Pound) | 100 Pound | + 517% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 3,181 ₦ (160 Pound) | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Abuja (Nigeria) is in Al-Fashir (Sudan) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,070 ₦ (54 Pound) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,310 ₦ (116 Pound) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 6,766 ₦ (341 Pound) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 2,065 ₦ (104 Pound) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 683 ₦ (34 Pound) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 981 ₦ (49 Pound) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 388 ₦ (20 Pound) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | 284 ₦ (14 Pound) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,085 ₦ (55 Pound) | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Abuja (Nigeria) is in Al-Fashir (Sudan) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 6,234 ₦ (314 Pound) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | 2,944 ₦ (148 Pound) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 4,000 ₦ (202 Pound) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 14,329 ₦ (722 Pound) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,220 ₦ (112 Pound) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,167 ₦ (59 Pound) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 489 ₦ (25 Pound) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 241,495 ₦ (12,176 Pound) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 43 ₦ (2.17 Pound) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 14,905 ₦ (751 Pound) | - | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 342 ₦ (17 Pound) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 49% |

These prices were last updated on April 26, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Abuja (Nigeria) is 49% more expensive than in Al-Fashir (Sudan)
For example, you would need at least 110,577 Pound
(2,193,139 ₦)
in Abuja
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
74,000 Pound
in Al-Fashir.
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