Cost of Living Comparison Between Calabar and Jos Cost of Living Comparison Between Calabar and Jos
🍽 Eating Out
Calabar
Jos
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
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$1.28 ₦1,778
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Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
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$14.19 ₦19.7K
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Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
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$4.60 ₦6,382
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Cappuccino
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$2.28 ₦3,168
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Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
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$0.34 ₦475
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Water (0.33 liter bottle)
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$0.23 ₦318
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Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
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$0.71 ₦983
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🛒 Groceries & Markets
Calabar
Jos
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
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$3.46 ₦4,804
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White Bread (500g)
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$0.95 ₦1,314
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Rice (white) (1kg)
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$3.35 ₦4,651
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Eggs
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$3.07 ₦4,255
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Local Cheese (1kg)
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$10.08 ₦14.0K
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Chicken Fillets (1kg)
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$5.14 ₦7,128
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Beef Round Steak (1kg)
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$4.40 ₦6,099
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Apples (1kg)
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$4.03 ₦5,587
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Banana (1kg)
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$5.13 ₦7,120
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Oranges (1kg)
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$2.73 ₦3,788
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Tomato (1kg)
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$4.03 ₦5,584
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Potato (1kg)
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$2.28 ₦3,162
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Onion (1kg)
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$1.91 ₦2,654
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Lettuce (1 head)
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$0.64 ₦894
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Water (1.5 liter bottle)
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$0.77 ₦1,068
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Wine (Bottle)
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$4.08 ₦5,657
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Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
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$0.71 ₦979
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🚌 Getting Around
Calabar
Jos
Difference
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
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$1.02 ₦1,421
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Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
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$9.85 ₦13.7K
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Gasoline (1 liter)
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$0.96 ₦1,331
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🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Calabar
Jos
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
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$102 ₦141.1K
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SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
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$10.17 ₦14.1K
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🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Calabar
Jos
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
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$39.73 ₦55.1K
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Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
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$11.87 ₦16.5K
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Cinema Ticket
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$8.82 ₦12.2K
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🧸 Childcare & Education
Calabar
Jos
Difference
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
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$1,010 ₦1.4M
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👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Calabar
Jos
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
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$10.03 ₦13.9K
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Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
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$14.85 ₦20.6K
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Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
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$50.7 ₦70.3K
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Men's Leather Business Shoes
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$50.4 ₦70.0K
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🏠 Accommodation & Living
Calabar
Jos
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
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$696 ₦965.3K
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1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
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$474 ₦657.8K
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3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
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$873 ₦1.2M
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3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
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$591 ₦820.3K
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Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
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$1,971 ₦2.7M
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Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
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$1,473 ₦2.0M
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💵 Salaries & Financials
Calabar
Jos
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
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$110 ₦152.1K
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Last update for Calabar: March 1, 2026
Last update for Jos: March 2, 2026
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