In Abuja, Nigeria, living costs about $1262 per month for one person and $3168 for a family of four, including rent.
Abuja is 35% more expensive overall versus the European benchmark.
Abuja is 78% cheaper than New York City, without rent.
Rent in Abuja is, on average, 64% lower than in New York City.
Abuja is most realistic when moving with a strong job offer or relocation package. Without high income, the housing-driven price level can be difficult to sustain.
The primary driver of Abuja's high costs is rent and utilities, which significantly impact overall living expenses.
Food costs are 36% lower than the European benchmark, making it relatively affordable.
Public transport is 37% lower than the European benchmark, offering a cost-effective option for residents.
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Update Prices| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant | 2.91 $ |
| Dinner | 31.7 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.49 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.94 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.32 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.55 $ |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.14 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.07 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.01 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.81 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.31 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.5 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.95 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.55 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.65 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.8 $ |
| Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.29 $ |
| Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.47 $ |
| Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.39 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.21 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 0.55 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 6.43 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.96 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.02 $ |
| One-way Ticket | 0.67 $ |
| Monthly Pass | 6.93 $ |
| Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal | 0.59 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 7.01 $ |
| Doctor Visit, private clinic | 13.9 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 0.88 $ |
| Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. | 0.73 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 0.33 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 0.55 $ |
| 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 15 $ |
| Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 23 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps | 28.7 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 736 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,850 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,599 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 3,692 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,394 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,12 $ |
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 277 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 22.42% |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 33.2 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 6.21 $ |
| Haircut | 1.58 $ |
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 68.4 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 29.6 $ |
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 134 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 1,984 $ |