Abuja
Abuja is the capital city of Nigeria. Real estate is a major driver of the Abuja economy. This correlates with the considerable growth and investment the city has seen as it has developed.
- Founded: 1828
- Population: 1.6m
- Area: 927 km2
- Average salary: $226.82
- Elevation: 360 m
- Timezone: UTC+01
Cost of Living in Abuja
Last Update: February 2023
Rent Per Month
Price
Range
Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre
$2,511.80
$1,732.28$4,330.69
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre
$1,100.72
$866.14$1,732.28
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre
$5,702.08
$3,897.62$6,496.04
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre
$2,706.68
$1,732.28$6,496.04
Buy Apartment Price
Price
Range
Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre
$11,692.87
$1,082.67$32,480.19
Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre
$7,737.50
$476.38$21,653.46
Utilities (Monthly)
Price
Range
1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans)
$0.05
$0.03$0.05
Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 85m2 Apartment
$30.31
$17.32$59.69
Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL)
$50.61
$38.98$64.96
Markets
Price
Range
Apples (1kg)
$3.97
$3.25$5.41
Banana (1kg)
$1.68
$1.08$3.25
Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)
$5.85
$3.90$7.58
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)
$6.50
$3.25$10.83
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$5.24
$3.25$10.83
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)
$1.08
$1.08$1.08
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.03
$0.76$1.52
Eggs (regular) (12)
$1.98
$1.21$2.71
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.32
$0.65$2.17
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.30
$0.43$2.17
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)
$1.44
$1.08$2.20
Local Cheese (1kg)
$6.57
Milk (regular), (1 liter)
$2.90
$1.19$4.11
Onion (1kg)
$1.57
$0.65$2.17
Oranges (1kg)
$0.51
$0.43$0.65
Potato (1kg)
$3.09
$0.65$5.41
Rice (white), (1kg)
$2.90
$1.73$4.77
Tomato (1kg)
$1.34
$0.76$1.95
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.40
$0.26$0.65
Transportation
Price
Range
Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.39
$0.36$0.43
Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$32.48
$12.99$43.31
One-way Ticket (Local Transport)
$0.65
$0.43$0.87
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$6.50
$4.33$9.74
Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)
$0.65
$0.22$1.08
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.08
$0.87$1.08
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car)
$30,314.84
$21,653.46$38,976.23
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car)
$22,140.66
$17,322.77$26,958.56
Clothing And Shoes
Price
Range
1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$21.00
$5.41$38.98
1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes
$73.98
$54.13$97.44
1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range)
$50.52
$21.65$75.79
1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...)
$41.14
$32.48$51.97
Restaurants
Price
Range
Cappuccino (regular)
$2.15
$0.43$2.99
Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.53
$0.43$0.87
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$0.97
$0.65$1.95
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.52
$1.30$2.16
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)
$5.41
$5.39$7.58
Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course
$37.89
$30.31$64.96
Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant
$3.25
$1.08$4.33
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.25
$0.22$0.32
Childcare
Price
Range
International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child
$2,408.95
$757.87$9,094.45
Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child
$165.11
$108.27$238.19
Sports And Leisure
Price
Range
Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat
$7.58
$6.50$8.66
Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult
$37.89
$17.32$54.13
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)
$7.58
$4.33$10.83
Salaries And Financing
Price
Range
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$226.82
Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate
17.67
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