Cost of living in Abuja is 8% lower than in Ibadan (without rent).
Rent in Abuja is 125% more expensive than in Ibadan.
Cost of living including rent in Abuja is 66% higher than in Ibadan.
Food in Abuja is very similar to Ibadan.
Transport in Abuja is 51% cheaper than in Ibadan.
| Abuja | Ibadan | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Abuja | Ibadan | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
2.91 $ | 1.3 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 31.7 $ | 20.5 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.49 $ | 6.71 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.94 $ | 0.77 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.32 $ | 0.74 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.55 $ | 0.3 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.14 $ | 2.33 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.07 $ | 1.18 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.01 $ | 2.14 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.81 $ | 1.82 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.31 $ | 4.31 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.5 $ | 4.99 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.95 $ | 4.11 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.55 $ | 2.39 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.65 $ | 1.19 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.8 $ | 1.19 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.47 $ | 2.12 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.39 $ | 1.54 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.21 $ | 0.21 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 0.55 $ | 0.53 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 6.43 $ | 3.15 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.96 $ | 0.78 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.02 $ | 1.29 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.67 $ | 0.34 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 6.93 $ | 36 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.59 $ | 0.55 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 7.01 $ | 9.7 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 13.9 $ | 4.59 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 0.88 $ | 1.06 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 0.73 $ | 1.1 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 0.33 $ | 0.61 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 0.55 $ | 0.45 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
14.8 $ | 13 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
23.1 $ | 19.8 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
28.7 $ | 20.1 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 736 $ | 387 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,850 $ | 1,268 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,599 $ | 404 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 3,692 $ | 1,239 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,394 $ | 822 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,120 $ | 329 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 277 $ | 116 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 22.42 % | 16.21 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 33.2 $ | 30 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 6.21 $ | 2.62 $ |
| Haircut | 1.58 $ | 1.69 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 68.4 $ | 43.4 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 29.6 $ | 18.5 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 134 $ | 49.9 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 1,984 $ | 1,870 $ |