Summary of The Cost of Living in Nigeria
• The average monthly cost of living for a single person across cities in Nigeria is $722.00 including rent, or $522.00 excluding rent.
• The average monthly cost of living for a couple (2 adults) across cities in Nigeria is $1,007.50 including rent, or $807.50 excluding rent.
• The average monthly cost of living for a family of four (2 adults + 2 children) across cities in Nigeria is $1,375.50 including rent, or $1,115.50 excluding rent.
• The average yearly cost of living across cities in Nigeria ranges from $8,664.00 for a single person to $12,090.00 for a couple, and $16,506.00 for a family of four, including rent. Excluding rent, the yearly range is $6,264.00 for a single person to $9,690.00 for a couple, and $13,386.00 for a family of four.
• For budget-conscious living across cities in Nigeria, baseline monthly expenses range from $293.00 for a single person to $411.00 for a couple, and $567.00 for a family of four, including rent. Excluding rent, the range is $203.00 for a single person to $321.00 for a couple, and $450.00 for a family of four.
• For comfortable/luxury living across cities in Nigeria, estimated monthly expenses range from $1,732.00 for a single person to $2,432.80 for a couple, and $3,314.30 for a family of four, including rent. Excluding rent, the range is $1,282.00 for a single person to $1,982.80 for a couple, and $2,729.30 for a family of four.
• The average monthly salary for a person across cities in Nigeria is $179.00, which is 65.7% less than the average monthly cost of living and 11.8% less than the budget cost of living for a single person, excluding rent.
Cost of Living Details
| Category | Subcategory | Description | Cost Range (Monthly) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly rent for your primary residence (apartments, houses, condos) | |||
| Monthly electricity bill | |||
| Monthly running water bill | |||
| Monthly broadband internet subscription with unlimited data and cable TV | |||
| Monthly gas and heating expenses | |||
| Monthly mobile phone plan with data and calling | |||
| Monthly food and grocery expenses | |||
| Monthly expenses for basic household supplies and personal hygiene items (toiletries, cleaning supplies, and paper products) | |||
| Monthly transportation costs (public transit, vehicle ownership, or ride-sharing) | |||
| Monthly expenses for movies, coffee, drinks, and social activities (excluding shopping & dining) | |||
| Monthly expenses for clothing, shoes, and accessories | |||
| Monthly health insurance cost | |||
| Monthly prescription medications and pharmacy expenses | |||
| Monthly doctor visits and dental care expenses | |||
| Monthly gym membership | |||
| Monthly expenses for laundry and housekeeping services | |||
| Monthly expenses for food and basic care per pet (grooming, veterinary visits, treats, and medications) | |||
| Monthly childcare and school fees | |||
| Total (selected items only) | |||
Expense Distribution
Salary Info
| Category | Subcategory | Description | Salary Range (Monthly) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salary | Salary | Monthly salary (full-time) |