Cost of living in Abuja (Nigeria) is 19% cheaper than in Almería (Spain)
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| Food | - 40% | |||
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| Food in Abuja (Nigeria) is 40% cheaper than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
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| Abuja | Almería | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 9,632 ₦ (€5.75) | €16 | - 64% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 3,942 ₦ (€2.35) | €10 | - 77% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 6,077 ₦ (€3.63) | €3.67 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 977 ₦ (€0.58) | €1.02 | - 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 5,792 ₦ (€3.46) | €2.42 | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,912 ₦ (€1.14) | €2.15 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 10,410 ₦ (€6) | €7 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3,085 ₦ (€1.84) | €2.00 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3,747 ₦ (€2.24) | €1.45 | + 54% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 770 ₦ (€0.46) | €0.97 | - 53% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 7,567 ₦ (€4.52) | €7 | - 33% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,882 ₦ (€1.12) | €2.51 | - 55% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,369 ₦ (€0.82) | €0.79 | + 4% | |
| Housing | + 105% | |||
| Housing in Abuja (Nigeria) is 105% more expensive than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
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| Abuja | Almería | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,155,760 ₦ (€3,079) | €1,016 | + 203% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,389,690 ₦ (€1,427) | €650 | + 119% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 190,517 ₦ (€114) | €94 | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,921,850 ₦ (€1,148) | €490 | + 134% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 965,363 ₦ (€576) | €421 | + 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 459,708 ₦ (€275) | €73 | + 278% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 30,299 ₦ (€18) | €20 | - 9% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 330,230 ₦ (€197) | €342 | - 42% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 145,065 ₦ (€87) | €77 | + 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,988 ₦ (€1.19) | €4.72 | - 75% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 4,485 ₦ (€2.68) | €10 | - 74% | |
| Clothes | - 83% | |||
| Clothes in Abuja (Nigeria) is 83% cheaper than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
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| Abuja | Almería | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 19,281 ₦ (€12) | €86 | - 87% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 5,538 ₦ (€3.31) | €30 | - 89% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 38,677 ₦ (€23) | €78 | - 70% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 48,554 ₦ (€29) | €75 | - 61% | |
| Transportation | - 51% | |||
| Transportation in Abuja (Nigeria) is 51% cheaper than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
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| Abuja | Almería | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 5,113,050 ₦ (€3,053) | €22,544 | - 86% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,195 ₦ (€0.71) | €1.53 | - 53% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 38,202 ₦ (€23) | €24 | - 5% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 4,384 ₦ (€2.62) | €34 | - 92% | |
| Personal Care | - 70% | |||
| Personal Care in Abuja (Nigeria) is 70% cheaper than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
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| Abuja | Almería | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,256 ₦ (€0.75) | €9 | - 92% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,879 ₦ (€2.91) | €7 | - 60% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 20,008 ₦ (€12) | €70 | - 83% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 7,277 ₦ (€4.35) | €4.36 | - 0% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 739 ₦ (€0.44) | €2.24 | - 80% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,212 ₦ (€0.72) | €2.21 | - 67% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3,237 ₦ (€1.93) | €1.30 | + 48% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 439 ₦ (€0.26) | €2.16 | - 88% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,273 ₦ (€1.95) | €13 | - 84% | |
| Entertainment | - 74% | |||
| Entertainment in Abuja (Nigeria) is 74% cheaper than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Abuja | Almería | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 8,702 ₦ (€5.20) | €28 | - 81% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 6,370 ₦ (€3.80) | €13 | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 15,919 ₦ (€10) | €45 | - 79% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 47,452 ₦ (€28) | €44 | - 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3,966 ₦ (€2.37) | €7 | - 68% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,185 ₦ (€0.71) | €1.98 | - 64% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 733 ₦ (€0.44) | €6 | - 93% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 206,666 ₦ (€123) | €407 | - 70% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 22 ₦ (€0.01) | €0.15 | - 91% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 20,595 ₦ (€12) | €46 | - 73% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 491 ₦ (€0.29) | €5.52 | - 95% | |
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TOTAL | - 19% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 223 prices entered by 16 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 15, 2025.
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