Abuja, Nigeria

In 2023, a single person living in Abuja needs approximately NGN 653,300/month, covering rent, groceries, transport and utilities. A family of 3–4 typically spends around NGN 1,308,856/month. Abuja is considered a relatively expensive city by global standards.

A 1-bedroom apartment in Abuja costs approximately NGN 451,200/month in 2023. A 3-bedroom apartment runs around NGN 893,000/month. Rent has changed +6.8% vs 2022.

Monthly grocery costs for one person in Abuja are approximately NGN 112,800 in 2023. This covers basic supermarket shopping including food and household essentials.

A monthly public transport pass in Abuja costs NGN 17,860 in 2023, covering unlimited bus, metro and tram travel within the city.

Monthly utility costs in Abuja average NGN 45,120 in 2023, covering electricity, heating/cooling, water and internet for a standard apartment.

Abuja is located in Nigeria (Africa). With a 1-bed rent of NGN 451,200/month and total single-person expenses around NGN 653,300/month, it is relatively expensive by global standards.

A typical restaurant meal for one person in Abuja costs approximately NGN 3,290 in 2023. Budget around NGN 26,320/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 2023, a single person needs approximately NGN 653,300/month. This covers rent (NGN 451,200), groceries (NGN 112,800), transport (NGN 17,860), utilities (NGN 45,120) and dining out occasionally. A family of 3–4 should budget around NGN 1,308,856/month.