Cost of living 2018 in Nigeria

Hello everyone,

As per our annual tradition, we invite you to share your experiences and tell us more about the average prices of products and services in your town/city/area, so that we have updated information regarding cost of living and inflation in Nigeria.

Thanks to your contribution, future expats in Nigeria will be more informed and will be able to refine their budget and better prepare for their big move.

How much does it cost to rent an apartment or a house in Nigeria?

How much does it cost to buy an apartment or a house in Nigeria?

How much do you pay on average for public transportation (bus, subway, train, tram, taxi)?

How much do you pay for basic food items such as rice, bread, and pasta?

What is your monthly budget for groceries?

How much does it cost to see a doctor/dentist/physician/specialist in Nigeria?

How much do you pay for health insurance per month?

How much does childcare cost on average per month?

What is your child's schooling budget per month?

How much does it cost to fill up your car's fuel tank?

How much do you pay for electricity/gas/water etc., per month?

How much do you pay for your internet and phone subscription?

How much do you pay for your lunch pack on weekdays?

How much do you pay for an espresso coffee?

How much do you pay for a cinema ticket?

How much does a gym membership cost in Nigeria?

Thank you for sharing your experience.

Priscilla

Its high in all terms. Be it house rentals, food, schooling, transportation which does not exist virtually except owned transport for EXPATs, medical cost is high, Friendly insurance does not exist. Fewer international schools. Communication cost is high. Logistics are on very high side. No service centers for several house hold items to repair them properly.

All this can improve if Federal Government invites and appoint advisers in their respective ministries to suggest better ways forward. Nigeria is a good place with good people.

It can improve multifold in next 2 to 3 years provided right approach and attitude is taken by FG.