Cost of Living in Nigeria - Updated Prices & Insights

Name: Nigeria
Address: NG

Solo nomad: Estimated monthly costs are $462 (excluding rent), and $1,075 including rent.

Family of 3: Estimated monthly costs are $1,143 (excluding rent), and $2,364 including rent.

Meal at Budget Restaurant

$1.99 ₦2,711

$0.78 ₦1,057

$4.97 ₦6,777

Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range

$32.76 ₦44.7K

$15.00 ₦20.4K

$76.0 ₦103.7K

Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)

$5.42 ₦7,387

$3.90 ₦5,322

$7.52 ₦10.3K

Cappuccino

$2.05 ₦2,799

$0.56 ₦757

$4.53 ₦6,180

Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)

$0.39 ₦539

$0.28 ₦383

$0.75 ₦1,020

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

$0.25 ₦342

$0.17 ₦228

$0.75 ₦1,026

Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)

$0.85 ₦1,161

$0.57 ₦783

$1.91 ₦2,609

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$1.25 ₦1,698

$0.89 ₦1,207

$2.59 ₦3,529

Milk (1 liter)

$2.65 ₦3,620

$1.49 ₦2,038

$3.93 ₦5,362

White Bread (500g)

$1.26 ₦1,716

$0.79 ₦1,074

$2.22 ₦3,028

Rice (white) (1kg)

$2.32 ₦3,161

$1.12 ₦1,526

$4.95 ₦6,754

Eggs

$1.87 ₦2,551

$1.21 ₦1,646

$2.91 ₦3,964

Local Cheese (1kg)

$5.11 ₦6,968

$2.19 ₦2,988

$15.64 ₦21.3K

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

$4.45 ₦6,070

$1.54 ₦2,096

$6.05 ₦8,248

Beef Round Steak (1kg)

$4.32 ₦5,892

$2.19 ₦2,986

$6.76 ₦9,223

Apples (1kg)

$3.40 ₦4,636

$1.30 ₦1,772

$5.88 ₦8,020

Banana (1kg)

$2.05 ₦2,802

$1.04 ₦1,415

$5.14 ₦7,004

Oranges (1kg)

$1.68 ₦2,290

$0.36 ₦488

$5.02 ₦6,843

Tomato (1kg)

$1.89 ₦2,579

$0.65 ₦883

$4.10 ₦5,592

Potato (1kg)

$2.01 ₦2,739

$0.92 ₦1,250

$3.85 ₦5,252

Onion (1kg)

$1.81 ₦2,468

$0.69 ₦938

$3.37 ₦4,591

Lettuce (1 head)

$0.81 ₦1,111

$0.31 ₦423

$2.61 ₦3,557

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

$0.50 ₦677

$0.23 ₦310

$1.03 ₦1,411

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)

$1.32 ₦1,802

$0.76 ₦1,034

$2.05 ₦2,793

Wine (Bottle)

$4.08 ₦5,571

$2.30 ₦3,136

$9.55 ₦13.0K

Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

$0.93 ₦1,270

$0.40 ₦542

$1.37 ₦1,869

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$1.08 ₦1,470

$0.62 ₦848

$1.64 ₦2,238

One-way Ticket (Public Transport)

$0.57 ₦777

$0.34 ₦466

$1.04 ₦1,413

Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

$33.59 ₦45.8K

$13.24 ₦18.1K

$64.4 ₦87.9K

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

$0.93 ₦1,267

$0.63 ₦854

$1.62 ₦2,207

Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)

$1.71 ₦2,334

$0.96 ₦1,312

$2.75 ₦3,757

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

$4.25 ₦5,799

$2.57 ₦3,501

$9.58 ₦13.1K

Gasoline (1 liter)

$0.71 ₦963

$0.41 ₦558

$0.84 ₦1,144

Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)

$16.5K ₦22.6M

$11.8K ₦16.1M

$21.6K ₦29.5M

Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)

$22.1K ₦30.2M

$19.1K ₦26.0M

$27.1K ₦37.0M

Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)

$29.47 ₦40.2K

$18.91 ₦25.8K

$79.1 ₦107.9K

SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)

$9.81 ₦13.4K

$5.97 ₦8,144

$12.83 ₦17.5K

Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)

$31.43 ₦42.9K

$17.03 ₦23.2K

$53.1 ₦72.4K

Gym Membership (Monthly)

$31.27 ₦42.6K

$12.48 ₦17.0K

$53.8 ₦73.4K

Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)

$8.51 ₦11.6K

$4.23 ₦5,771

$11.95 ₦16.3K

Cinema Ticket

$6.41 ₦8,742

$3.94 ₦5,367

$9.94 ₦13.6K

Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)

$74.3 ₦101.3K

$35.54 ₦48.5K

$191 ₦260.0K

International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)

$1,617 ₦2.2M

$492 ₦670.9K

$4,658 ₦6.4M

Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)

$18.17 ₦24.8K

$10.15 ₦13.8K

$30.44 ₦41.5K

Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)

$27.03 ₦36.9K

$10.07 ₦13.7K

$52.0 ₦70.9K

Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)

$55.2 ₦75.3K

$25.27 ₦34.5K

$98.8 ₦134.7K

Men's Leather Business Shoes

$57.3 ₦78.1K

$24.32 ₦33.2K

$109 ₦148.4K

1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$884 ₦1.2M

$354 ₦483.0K

$3,281 ₦4.5M

1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$583 ₦795.4K

$201 ₦273.5K

$1,690 ₦2.3M

3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$2,227 ₦3.0M

$770 ₦1.1M

$6,082 ₦8.3M

3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$1,219 ₦1.7M

$536 ₦730.7K

$3,367 ₦4.6M

Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)

$2,636 ₦3.6M

$1,062 ₦1.4M

$4,202 ₦5.7M

Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)

$1,448 ₦2.0M

$883 ₦1.2M

$1,766 ₦2.4M

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

$112 ₦153.2K

20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)

16.33

CityCost data is based on AI and user input – minor inaccuracies may occur.

Last update: March 2, 2026

By City in Nigeria

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Rank	City	Population	Living Index	Solo costs (no rent) / month	Solo costs (with rent) / month	Family of 3 costs (no rent) / month	Family of 3 costs (with rent) / month	Mobile download speed (Mbps)	Internet download speed (Mbps)
1	Aba	1020900		$195	$507	$469	$958	15.77	46.11
2	Abeokuta	888924	56	$417	$1,121	$1,156	$1,821	17.82	21.49
3	Abuja	776298	84	$547	$1,694	$1,082	$3,882	28.15	32.21
4	Ado-ekiti	446749	32	$424	$637	$1,080	$1,801	101.03	51.91
5	Akure	387087	33	$406	$660	$798	$1,439	136.48	57.85
6	Benin	1147188	23	$420	$453	$1,224	$1,157	113.47	45.65
7	Calabar	371022						66.63	33.79
8	Enugu	722664		$155	$164	$444	$507	112.91	42.38
9	Gombe	-		$77.7	$68.6	$165	$153	130.96	181.89
10	Ibadan	3034200	41	$339	$805	$794	$2,250	100.89	34.22
11	Ife	501952		$306	$734	$834	$1,613	23.58	64.37
12	Ikeja	861300	53	$350	$1,058	$1,164	$2,252	30.16	31.6
13	Ilesha	277904	23	$434	$457	$1,103	$1,166	227.39	96.42
14	Jos	900000	50	$392	$1,004	$1,144	$1,786	8	93.24
15	Kaduna	760084		$237	$392	$755	$1,067	82.51	34.55
16	Kano	2395375		$411	$550	$786	$1,213	37.06	212.7
17	Lagos	10404112	57	$474	$1,140	$1,254	$2,717	376.25	34.05
18	Maiduguri	1197497		$193	$187	$478	$494	230.46	51.8
19	Makurdi	500797		$35.25	$30.79	$68.0	$61.1	20.61	104.2
20	Minna	304000		$4.60	$5.30	$9.82	$9.61	145.06	33.57
21	Ogbomosho	1032000	23	$355	$456	$971	$1,142	191.08	181.48
22	Ondo	275000	22	$363	$437	$1,020	$1,601	106.99	37.17
23	Onitsha	1080000		$301	$339	$547	$637	47.15	40.7
24	Oshogbo	156694		$56.0	$52.1	$102	$106	258.59	50.35
25	Owerri	401873		$24.64	$629	$140	$1,426	68.57	26.95
26	Oyo	736100	35	$398	$705	$1,303	$1,828	140.69	86.73
27	Port Harcourt	1382592	46	$292	$931	$912	$2,058	133.51	40.35
28	Sagamu	-	23	$415	$454	$1,261	$1,142	390.76	28.07
29	Warri	3600000		$358	$417	$903	$1,056	151.21	24.84
30	Yenagoa	353344			$211		$610	78.71	50.06
31	Zaria	766000						-	-

Nigeria Median Internet Speeds (Updated January 2026)

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The chart highlights the Precision Threshold for mobile and fixed broadband internet speeds, updated quarterly.

Digital Nomad Cost of Living Index

Cost of Living in Nigeria - Frequently Asked Questions

Cost of Living in Nigeria varies by location and lifestyle, from high-activity metropolises to quieter regional towns, so you can tailor your base to what you value - short-term stays near tech hubs or longer-term arrangements in more affordable districts. Local markets, street food, and shared housing can stretch a budget without sacrificing quality. International amenities exist in top cities, but costs rise there. Tip: test a few neighborhoods for noise, safety, and commute times, then commit to a longer stay in the spot that best fits your work and social rhythm.

Daily life hinges on city choice and neighborhood. Housing ranges from compact apartments to traditional compounds; Lagos, Abuja, and Port Harcourt offer modern builds, while smaller towns lean simpler. Shopping spans bustling markets and larger supermarkets, with cooking at home helping keep Nigeria living cost manageable. Public transit, ride-hailing, and informal networks are common ways to move, though traffic and reliability vary by city. Tip: map a couple of preferred routes, keep essentials on hand, and set a flexible schedule for errands to dodge peak hours.

Quality of life in Nigeria can be high when you match your budget to your priorities and choose the right neighborhood. Build a simple budgeting framework: housing, utilities, food, transport, and leisure, with a small buffer for surprise costs. Seasonality matters: the climate changes across regions, influencing comfort, transport, and energy use. Seek neighborhoods with reliable internet, security, and access to green spaces or daily conveniences. Transportation options vary from dense urban routes to quieter suburbs, so pick a base that minimizes long commutes. Tip: visit neighborhoods at different times of day and during varying weather to sense pace, noise, and safety before you commit long-term.