Cost of Living Guide
Complete pricing for housing, food, transportation, and everyday expenses in Nigeria
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Economic & Living Costs in Nigeria
Food & Dining Costs
Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant
0.7-4.95 $
Avg: 2.83 $
Meal for 2, Mid-range Restaurant (3-course)
15-69.96 $
Avg: 42.48 $
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)
3.83-7.22 $
Avg: 5.53 $
Domestic Beer (0.5L draught)
0.6-2 $
Avg: 1.3 $
Housing & Real Estate Costs
Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre
300-3347.62 $
Avg: 1823.81 $
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside Centre
176.35-1927.15 $
Avg: 1051.75 $
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre
725.01-6022.35 $
Avg: 3373.68 $
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside Centre
450.96-3314.92 $
Avg: 1882.94 $
Transportation Costs
One-way Ticket (Local Transport)
0.33-1.08 $
Avg: 0.7 $
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
1.53-7.8 $
Avg: 4.67 $
Monthly Transport Pass
13.49-65.65 $
Avg: 39.57 $
Gasoline (1L)
0.4-0.88 $
Avg: 0.64 $
Utilities & Communications Costs
Utilities for 85m² Apartment
19.78-200 $
Avg: 109.89 $
Internet (60 Mbps+, Unlimited)
18.47-52.59 $
Avg: 35.53 $
Mobile Plan (10GB+ Data)
5.88-14.07 $
Avg: 9.98 $
Grocery Costs
Milk (1L)
1.77-4.8 $
Avg: 3.28 $
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)
0.77-2.17 $
Avg: 1.47 $
Eggs (12)
1.2-2.98 $
Avg: 2.09 $
Local Cheese (1kg)
2.17-13.08 $
Avg: 7.63 $
Entertainment & Sports Costs
Fitness Club, Monthly Fee
12.61-53.57 $
Avg: 33.09 $
Tennis Court (1 hour, weekend)
4.25-10.51 $
Avg: 7.38 $
Cinema Ticket
3.96-9.76 $
Avg: 6.86 $
Preschool / Kindergarten (monthly, private)
35.93-358.87 $
Avg: 197.4 $
Last updated: 2026-04-03
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