Cost of Living in Abuja
Average rent, food, transport, utilities, and salary data for Abuja, Nigeria.
Overall, the cost of living in Abuja is significantly below the New York City baseline (composite index 14 vs. a New York City baseline of 100). These are representative estimates, not live pricing — see our methodology.
Rent index (NYC=100)17
Groceries index15
Dining out index14
Transport index11
Utilities index13
Median annual salary$5,742
Minimum wage$0.57/hr
Est. monthly childcare$144
Est. monthly healthcare premium$29
YoY inflation24.0%
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