Ibuprofen, Panadol, Grandpa Pain killers box of 12 dosses
24.50 NGN
Mobile package local network providers’ talk-time, data and messages
65 NGN
1 month of gym subscription.
105 NGN
Earphones original (Samsung. iPhone)
90 NGN
Unisex Loris perfume
30 NGN
Gadgets maintenance and repairs (cellphone, laptops, tablets...) starting price.
100 NGN
Smart phones (Samsung, Xiaomi, HTC, IPhone) price range upwards
1000 NGN
Laptops (Samsung, Lenovo, Hp, Monster, Dell etc.) price range upwards
3000 NGN
Entertainment
Boat cruise with refreshments and finger snacks
120 NGN
Go carting 30mins
120 NGN
Movie House 3d cinema
30 NGN
Summer Festivals (jet, bumper cars, lucky deep ...(per ticket)
15 NGN
Photo shoot
120 NGN
Cappuccino / expresso/ coffee
12.50 NGN
3 course dinner local restaurant two people
96.50 NGN
3 course dinner classy, exotic restaurant two people
150 NGN
Play station 4 console without games.
2000 NGN
Spalding Basketball
200 NGN
Original branded Racket and Wilson’s tennis balls
500 NGN
Transportation
Taxi fare on average 5-10km
45 NGN
Public transport per trip one way maximum fare
30 NGN
1 liter petrol/diesel
6.50 NGN
1 day rent a car cost
140 NGN
Driver’s license
2300 NGN
Clothes
1 pair of jeans (Denim or similar)
150 NGN
1 pair of men’s formal shoes
215 NGN
1 pair original sport/casual shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands)
280 NGN
1 classy summer dress (Zara, H&M or similar retailers)
135.79 NGN
Ladies formal shoes original and durable
120 NGN
Back-pack, gym bag (Nike, Adidas, New balance)
150 NGN
The cost of living in Nigeria is relatively lower than in most first world countries abroad and other countries on the continent. Although rentals are a huge challenge due to the high demand and populace, other necessities are affordable.
For a student living in Nigeria, it is important to know how to shop and save as much as you can to avoid emptying your financial reserves prematurely. Before coming to live in Nigeria, it is important to know how much it might cost to live in the country.
RocApply compiled a list of prices to expect on basic commodities. Although it is not the exact price as prices may vary according to location and quality of the product, this is a general estimate.
There is a popular misconception that international students have money and therefore if locals selling on the street spot a foreign student, the prices tend to go up a bit. Be wary and always avoid being spotted for a foreigner.