Can you live in Abuja with $ 1,000 a month?

Not comfortably. Estimated monthly costs are around $1,473, which exceeds this budget.

Can you live in Abuja with $ 2,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $1,473, you would have roughly $527 left each month (Comfortable).

Can you live in Abuja with $ 3,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $1,473, you would have roughly $1,527 left each month (Very Comfortable).

Can you live in Abuja with $ 5,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $1,473, you would have roughly $3,527 left each month (Premium Lifestyle).

Can you live in Abuja with $ 8,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $1,473, you would have roughly $6,527 left each month (Premium Lifestyle).

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Abuja, Nigeria

How much does it really cost to live in Abuja? Housing, food, transport, internet and more — plus what salary you need to live comfortably.

Africa 👥 3,600,000 people 🌴 Tropical climate Large city 💱 NGN

💰 Can I afford Abuja? ⚖️ Compare this city Nigeria →

$ $580 1-bedroom rent / mo

64 Quality of life / 100

48 Safety / 100

72 Internet / 100

56 Affordability / 100

Abuja vs Lagos ⚖️

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Estimated Monthly Cost

Single person, moderate lifestyle, 1-bedroom apartment.

Rent (1-bedroom)	$580
Food (moderate)	$370
Transport	$35
Utilities	$85
Internet	$32
Healthcare	$65
Entertainment	$150
Total (moderate)	$1,473

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Housing Costs

Typical monthly rent in Abuja.

Shared accommodation	$220
Studio	$400
1-bedroom	$580
2-bedroom	$850
3-bedroom	$1,200

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City Scores

How Abuja rates, out of 100.

Cost of living

Safety

Quality of life

Internet

Healthcare

Transport

Nightlife

Climate

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At a Glance

Climate🌴 Tropical
City sizeLarge
Near the seaNo
Geography🏙️ Urban
Capital cityAbuja
LanguageEnglish
CurrencyNGN
Time zoneAfrica/Lagos

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Pros and Cons of Abuja

✅ Pros

Fast and reliable internet
Good public transport network
Vibrant nightlife and entertainment
Pleasant climate

⚠️ Cons

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Monthly Budget by Lifestyle

Based on a single person living in a 1-bedroom apartment.

Budget $979 per month Basic $1,124 per month Moderate $1,473 per month Comfortable $2,003 per month Premium $3,174 per month

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Can You Live in Abuja on These Salaries?

Estimated for a single person, moderate lifestyle, 1-bedroom apartment.

Monthly income	Status	Remaining
$ 1,000	Very Difficult	$-473 / month
$ 2,000	Comfortable	$527 / month
$ 3,000	Very Comfortable	$1,527 / month
$ 5,000	Premium Lifestyle	$3,527 / month
$ 8,000	Premium Lifestyle	$6,527 / month