Cost of Living Comparison Between Calabar and Jos Cost of Living Comparison Between Calabar and Jos

๐Ÿ˜ Solo nomad: Calabar is 0 than Jos without rent, and 0 with rent.
๐Ÿ˜ Family of 3: Calabar is 0 than Jos without rent, and 0 with rent.
Currency
๐Ÿฝ Eating Out
Calabar
Jos
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
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$1.27 โ‚ฆ1,948
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Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
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$14.17 โ‚ฆ21.8K
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Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
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$4.63 โ‚ฆ7,113
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Cappuccino
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$2.36 โ‚ฆ3,629
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Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
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$0.37 โ‚ฆ575
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Water (0.33 liter bottle)
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$0.25 โ‚ฆ385
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Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
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$0.73 โ‚ฆ1,126
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๐Ÿ›’ Groceries & Markets
Calabar
Jos
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
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$3.65 โ‚ฆ5,607
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White Bread (500g)
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$0.92 โ‚ฆ1,421
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Rice (white) (1kg)
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$3.43 โ‚ฆ5,273
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Eggs
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$3.02 โ‚ฆ4,635
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Local Cheese (1kg)
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$10.1 โ‚ฆ15.5K
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Chicken Fillets (1kg)
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$5.02 โ‚ฆ7,720
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Beef Round Steak (1kg)
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$4.56 โ‚ฆ7,002
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Apples (1kg)
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$3.9 โ‚ฆ5,989
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Banana (1kg)
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$5.04 โ‚ฆ7,744
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Oranges (1kg)
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$2.72 โ‚ฆ4,177
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Tomato (1kg)
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$3.95 โ‚ฆ6,068
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Potato (1kg)
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$2.29 โ‚ฆ3,516
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Onion (1kg)
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$1.91 โ‚ฆ2,932
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Lettuce (1 head)
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$0.63 โ‚ฆ973
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Water (1.5 liter bottle)
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$0.75 โ‚ฆ1,159
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Wine (Bottle)
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$4.19 โ‚ฆ6,438
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Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
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$0.75 โ‚ฆ1,159
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๐ŸšŒ Getting Around
Calabar
Jos
Difference
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
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$1.02 โ‚ฆ1,562
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Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
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$9.9 โ‚ฆ15.2K
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Gasoline (1 liter)
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$0.94 โ‚ฆ1,440
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๐Ÿงพ Monthly Utilities & Internet
Calabar
Jos
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
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$98.7 โ‚ฆ151.6K
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SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
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$10.08 โ‚ฆ15.5K
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๐ŸŽ‰ Sport & Entertainment
Calabar
Jos
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
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$40.34 โ‚ฆ62K
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Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
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$11.76 โ‚ฆ18.1K
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Cinema Ticket
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$8.96 โ‚ฆ13.8K
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๐Ÿงธ Childcare & Education
Calabar
Jos
Difference
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
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$993 โ‚ฆ1.5M
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๐Ÿ‘•๐Ÿ‘Ÿ Clothing & Footwear
Calabar
Jos
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
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$10.12 โ‚ฆ15.6K
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Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
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$15.07 โ‚ฆ23.2K
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Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
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$50.1 โ‚ฆ77K
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Men's Leather Business Shoes
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$49.75 โ‚ฆ76.5K
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๐Ÿ  Accommodation & Living
Calabar
Jos
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
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$699 โ‚ฆ1.1M
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1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
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$474 โ‚ฆ727.9K
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3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
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$859 โ‚ฆ1.3M
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3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
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$593 โ‚ฆ911K
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Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
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$2,011 โ‚ฆ3.1M
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Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
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$1,496 โ‚ฆ2.3M
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๐Ÿ’ต Salaries & Financials
Calabar
Jos
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
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$110 โ‚ฆ168.9K
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Last update for Calabar: October 28, 2025

Last update for Jos: October 27, 2025

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