Cost of living in Maiduguri, Nigeria

List of prices in Maiduguri
Current as of Jan 2023.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district 1,500 ₦
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) 1,021 ₦
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast 2,892 ₦
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk 160 ₦
12 eggs, large 826 ₦
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes 356 ₦
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese 1,250 ₦
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples 819 ₦
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes 760 ₦
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket -
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality -
2 liters of coca-cola 611 ₦
Bread for 2 people for 1 day 353 ₦
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Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area -
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area -
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat 18,866 ₦
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area 150,000 ₦
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area 45,000 ₦
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio -
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) 30,000 ₦
40” flat screen tv 130,000 ₦
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) -
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) -
Hourly rate for cleaning help -
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) 2,000 ₦
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) 3,500 ₦
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) -
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes -
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new -
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas 144 ₦
Monthly ticket public transport 40,000 ₦
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) -
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Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) -
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) -
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) -
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) -
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) -
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) 400 ₦
4 rolls of toilet paper -
Tube of toothpaste -
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city -
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub -
2 tickets to the movies -
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) -
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert -
1 cocktail drink in downtown club -
Cappuccino in expat area of the city -
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) -
Ipad wi-fi 128gb -
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) -
1 month of gym membership in business district -
1 package of marlboro cigarettes -
WARNING!  These prices are based on only a few data points. At this point they are mostly a guess. They are based on less than 10 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
Latest price update: January 24, 2023

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