Nigeria Cost of Living Guide — Lagos vs. Abuja | what2kBuys

Everyone talks about Lagos and Abuja like they cost the same to live in. They don’t. This guide breaks down exactly where your money goes in each city — real rent numbers, real grocery prices, real transport costs — so you can plan smarter whether you’re relocating, sending money home, or just trying to understand what life actually costs where your people are.

Inside this guide:

• Full rent breakdown — central/expat areas vs. budget neighborhoods, in both cities

• Food & grocery costs, local markets vs. supermarkets

• The hidden cost of transport — time, not just fare (and why that matters more than people think)

• Sample monthly budgets for a modest single-adult lifestyle in each city

• Practical money moves that work no matter which city you’re in

• An honest “which city fits you” breakdown — no false winner, just real trade-offs

Pulled from 2026 cost-of-living data, wage reports, and on-the-ground pricing — not guesswork. Real numbers you can actually use.

Part of the what2kBuys Global Series — same money, different realities, one country at a time.

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