Maiduguri, Nigeria is Very affordable overall. Monthly costs are about $584 for one person and $1571 for a family of four, including rent.
Overall living costs in Maiduguri are 37% cheaper than the European benchmark.
Maiduguri is 81% cheaper than New York City, without rent.
Rent in Maiduguri is, on average, 88% lower than in New York City.
Maiduguri is a better match for people who prioritize lifestyle benefits and can afford the premium driven by food and rent & utilities. For most moderate-income households, housing costs are the main barrier.
Housing costs, particularly rent and utilities, contribute significantly to the overall expense in Maiduguri.
Food prices in Maiduguri are 55% lower than the European benchmark, making it quite affordable.
Public transport costs are 3% higher than the European benchmark, which may be a consideration for residents.
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Update Prices| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant | 1.27 $ |
| Dinner | 13.1 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 2.86 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.94 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.36 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.37 $ |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.97 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.21 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.21 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.9 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.53 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.5 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.92 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.5 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.18 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.87 $ |
| Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.22 $ |
| Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.46 $ |
| Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.72 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.36 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 0.54 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 4.77 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.95 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 1.48 $ |
| One-way Ticket | 0.57 $ |
| Monthly Pass | 23.9 $ |
| Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal | 0.39 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 12.7 $ |
| Doctor Visit, private clinic | 7.9 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 2.22 $ |
| Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. | 1.16 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 0.65 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 0.49 $ |
| 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 7 $ |
| Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 10 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps | 18 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 346 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 676 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 73 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,118 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 901 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 758 $ |
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 119 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 18.29% |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 25.6 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 5.41 $ |
| Haircut | 1.43 $ |
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 63.2 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 19.5 $ |
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 105 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 1,779 $ |