Cost of living in Abuja, Nigeria

Summary of cost of living in Abuja

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: 5,271,055 ₦
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: 4,322,135 ₦
    • WARNING!  These estimates are based on only a few data points. At the moment, you should treat them only as a best guess.

List of prices in Abuja
Current as of Mar 2025.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district 9,632 ₦
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) 3,942 ₦
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast 6,077 ₦
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk 977 ₦
12 eggs, large 5,792 ₦
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes 1,912 ₦
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese 10,410 ₦
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples 3,085 ₦
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes 3,747 ₦
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket 770 ₦
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality 7,567 ₦
2 liters of coca-cola 1,882 ₦
Bread for 2 people for 1 day 1,369 ₦
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Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area 5,155,760 ₦
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area 2,389,690 ₦
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat 190,517 ₦
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area 1,921,850 ₦
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area 965,363 ₦
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio 459,708 ₦
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) 30,299 ₦
40” flat screen tv 330,230 ₦
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) 145,065 ₦
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) 1,988 ₦
Hourly rate for cleaning help 4,485 ₦
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) 19,281 ₦
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) 5,538 ₦
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) 38,677 ₦
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes 48,554 ₦
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new 5,113,050 ₦
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas 1,195 ₦
Monthly ticket public transport 38,202 ₦
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) 5,164 ₦
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Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) 1,256 ₦
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) 4,879 ₦
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) 20,008 ₦
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) 7,277 ₦
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) 739 ₦
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) 1,212 ₦
4 rolls of toilet paper 3,237 ₦
Tube of toothpaste 439 ₦
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city 3,273 ₦
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub 8,702 ₦
2 tickets to the movies 6,370 ₦
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) 15,919 ₦
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert 47,452 ₦
1 cocktail drink in downtown club 3,966 ₦
Cappuccino in expat area of the city 1,185 ₦
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) 733 ₦
Ipad wi-fi 128gb 206,666 ₦
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) 22 ₦
1 month of gym membership in business district 20,595 ₦
1 package of marlboro cigarettes 491 ₦
WARNING!  These prices are based on only a few data points. At this point they are mostly a guess. They are based on 79 prices entered by 6 different people.
Latest price update: March 26, 2025

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