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Cost of Living Guide in Nigeria

Complete pricing for housing, food, transportation, and everyday expenses

Nigeria offers a low overall cost of living compared to global standards, about 4.3% cheaper than the Africa average including rent, with consumer prices excluding rent 24.9% below the regional average. Rent is notably higher at 81.3% above the Africa average, making housing a key expense in cities like Lagos and Abuja. Expats earning in foreign currencies find it particularly affordable despite local economic challenges.

Estimated Monthly Budget

Frugal
$300–$600 USD (local food, shared housing, public transport, minimal utilities)
Comfortable
$1,000–$2,000 USD (decent 1BR apartment, mix of local/imported groceries, occasional dining, reliable internet/power)
Family of four
$3,000–$6,000+ USD (3BR expat housing, international school fees, imported goods, car/driver, generator)

Nigeria delivers strong value for expat budgets earning foreign income, 4.3% below Africa average overall despite pricier rent. Local earners face high inflation pressures, but digital nomads stretch dollars far.

Economic & Living Costs in Nigeria
Food & Dining Costs

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

0.7-4.95 $
Avg: 2.83 $
-3.4% vs 3 months ago

Meal for 2, Mid-range Restaurant (3-course)

15-69.96 $
Avg: 42.48 $
-17.2% vs 3 months ago

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

3.83-7.22 $
Avg: 5.53 $
-14.9% vs 3 months ago

Domestic Beer (0.5L draught)

0.6-2 $
Avg: 1.3 $
0.0% vs 3 months ago
Housing & Real Estate Costs

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre

300-3347.62 $
Avg: 1823.81 $
+44.2% vs 3 months ago

Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside Centre

176.35-1927.15 $
Avg: 1051.75 $
+23.3% vs 3 months ago

Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre

725.01-6022.35 $
Avg: 3373.68 $
+10.0% vs 3 months ago

Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside Centre

450.96-3314.92 $
Avg: 1882.94 $
0.6% vs 3 months ago
Transportation Costs

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

0.33-1.08 $
Avg: 0.7 $
+6.2% vs 3 months ago

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

1.53-7.8 $
Avg: 4.67 $
+14.0% vs 3 months ago

Monthly Transport Pass

13.49-65.65 $
Avg: 39.57 $
0.0% vs 3 months ago

Gasoline (1L)

0.4-0.88 $
Avg: 0.64 $
+4.8% vs 3 months ago
Utilities & Communications Costs

Utilities for 85m² Apartment

19.78-200 $
Avg: 109.89 $
+121.0% vs 3 months ago

Internet (60 Mbps+, Unlimited)

18.47-52.59 $
Avg: 35.53 $
+2.3% vs 3 months ago

Mobile Plan (10GB+ Data)

5.88-14.07 $
Avg: 9.98 $
+5.6% vs 3 months ago
Grocery Costs

Milk (1L)

1.77-4.8 $
Avg: 3.28 $
+3.9% vs 3 months ago

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

0.77-2.17 $
Avg: 1.47 $
0.0% vs 3 months ago

Eggs (12)

1.2-2.98 $
Avg: 2.09 $
+2.1% vs 3 months ago

Local Cheese (1kg)

2.17-13.08 $
Avg: 7.63 $
+3.0% vs 3 months ago
Entertainment & Sports Costs

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee

12.61-53.57 $
Avg: 33.09 $
-1.1% vs 3 months ago

Tennis Court (1 hour, weekend)

4.25-10.51 $
Avg: 7.38 $
-9.2% vs 3 months ago

Cinema Ticket

3.96-9.76 $
Avg: 6.86 $
-2.0% vs 3 months ago

Preschool / Kindergarten (monthly, private)

35.93-358.87 $
Avg: 197.4 $
+72.6% vs 3 months ago
Last updated: 2026-04-03

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