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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