Abuja, Nigeria

In 2022, a single person living in Abuja needs approximately NGN 611,600/month, covering rent, groceries, transport and utilities. A family of 3–4 typically spends around NGN 1,225,312/month. Abuja is considered a relatively expensive city by global standards.

A 1-bedroom apartment in Abuja costs approximately NGN 422,400/month in 2022. A 3-bedroom apartment runs around NGN 836,000/month.

Monthly grocery costs for one person in Abuja are approximately NGN 105,600 in 2022. This covers basic supermarket shopping including food and household essentials.

A monthly public transport pass in Abuja costs NGN 16,720 in 2022, covering unlimited bus, metro and tram travel within the city.

Monthly utility costs in Abuja average NGN 42,240 in 2022, covering electricity, heating/cooling, water and internet for a standard apartment.

Abuja is located in Nigeria (Africa). With a 1-bed rent of NGN 422,400/month and total single-person expenses around NGN 611,600/month, it is relatively expensive by global standards.

A typical restaurant meal for one person in Abuja costs approximately NGN 3,080 in 2022. Budget around NGN 24,640/month if dining out a few times a week.

LifeIndexed tracks cost of living data for Abuja from 2022 to 2026. 1-bed rent has increased by 77.5% over this period (from NGN 422,400 in 2022 to NGN 749,568 in 2026). Use the year tabs above to compare costs across years.

To live comfortably in Abuja in 2022, a single person needs approximately NGN 611,600/month. This covers rent (NGN 422,400), groceries (NGN 105,600), transport (NGN 16,720), utilities (NGN 42,240) and dining out occasionally. A family of 3–4 should budget around NGN 1,225,312/month.