Nigeria (NG)
Nigeria is Africa's most populous nation and its largest economy — a vibrant, dynamic, and entrepreneurial country of over 220 million people spanning 36 states and 250+ ethnic groups.
Capital: Abuja
Region: Africa
Language: English
Currency: NGN (₦)
Cost of living: Very affordable (index 22)
Emergency: 112
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Cost of Living
Real prices in Nigeria — 2026 data in NGN.
22
Cost of living index
(100 = NYC reference)
Very affordable compared to major global cities. Your money goes a long way here.
Food & Groceries
Local market weekly shop (for one) NGN 30,000–100,000
Imported groceries for family (Shoprite/Next Cash & Carry) NGN 300,000–900,000/month
Rice 5kg (local brand) NGN 10,000–18,000
Chicken 1kg (frozen, supermarket) NGN 4,000–8,000
Eggs (crate of 30) NGN 4,500–8,000
Milk 1L (imported UHT) NGN 1,500–3,000
Tomatoes 1kg (local market) NGN 1,500–4,000
Bottle of wine (imported, mid-range, supermarket) NGN 12,000–35,000
Dining Out
Local restaurant meal (pepper soup, eba/amala) NGN 3,000–10,000
Mid-range restaurant meal, per person NGN 8,000–30,000
Fast food (KFC/Chicken Republic/Mr Biggs) NGN 4,000–12,000
Cappuccino at expat café (Victoria Island/Ikoyi) NGN 3,000–7,000
Beer at bar/restaurant (33cl, Star/Gulder) NGN 1,500–4,000
Dinner for two, mid-range with drinks (Lagos) NGN 40,000–120,000
Rent
1BR apartment, Lagos mainland (monthly equivalent) NGN 125,000–333,000/month
2–3BR expat apartment, Victoria Island/Ikoyi/Lekki (monthly) NGN 667,000–3,333,000/month
Expat apartment, Abuja (Maitama/Asokoro, monthly equivalent) NGN 417,000–2,500,000/month
1BR serviced apartment, Lagos Island NGN 400,000–1,200,000/month
3BR house, Port Harcourt GRA (monthly equivalent) NGN 300,000–900,000/month
Room in shared expat accommodation NGN 150,000–400,000/month
Transport
Ride-hailing city trip 5km (Bolt/Uber, Lagos) NGN 2,000–15,000
Danfo/minibus (Lagos, short trip) NGN 300–800
Vetted private driver monthly salary NGN 150,000–500,000/month
Domestic flight Lagos–Abuja (economy, one way) NGN 120,000–350,000
Petrol 1L (NNPC filling station) NGN 900–1,200
Intercity bus Lagos–Abuja (ABC/GUO Transport) NGN 15,000–40,000
Health & Insurance
Private GP visit (Reddington/EHA Clinics/Lagoon Hospital) NGN 20,000–80,000
Specialist consultation (private hospital) NGN 40,000–200,000
Dental check-up and cleaning (private) NGN 20,000–60,000
Blood test panel (private lab, CBC + basic) NGN 15,000–60,000
Generic prescription medication (pharmacy) NGN 5,000–30,000
International health + medical evacuation insurance (annual) NGN 1,600,000–9,600,000/year
Private HMO plan (employee contribution, monthly) NGN 30,000–150,000/month
Utilities
DISCOM electricity (when available) + generator diesel (monthly) NGN 80,000–500,000+/month
Water tanker or borehole maintenance (monthly) NGN 20,000–150,000/month
Home broadband (fibre, Spectranet/Smile/MTN) NGN 25,000–80,000/month
Mobile data plan (20GB, MTN/Airtel) NGN 5,000–20,000/month
Estate service charge / security levy (monthly) NGN 50,000–500,000+/month
Childcare
Private nursery/daycare (Lagos/Abuja, monthly) NGN 80,000–250,000/month
Local private primary school (monthly tuition) NGN 50,000–200,000/month
International school annual tuition NGN 12,800,000–48,000,000/year
Domestic helper / nanny salary NGN 80,000–250,000/month
Private tutor (per hour) NGN 10,000–40,000
Leisure
Gym membership (Eko Club/Terra Kulture/Sport City) NGN 30,000–120,000/month
Cinema ticket (Filmhouse/Silverbird) NGN 5,000–15,000
Netflix Nigeria (monthly) NGN 4,200–8,400/month
Beach resort day pass (Lagos) NGN 10,000–40,000
Sports club membership (swimming/tennis) NGN 80,000–400,000/year
Haircut (barber, Lagos mainland) NGN 3,000–10,000
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