Cost of living
Jos compared to Abeokuta
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Overview comparison
JosAbeokuta
Consumer prices in Jos are roughly 19% higher than in Abeokuta.
Cost of living
| Item | Jos | Abeokuta |
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| Total with rent one person | 871 | 1,039 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,278 | 1,373 |
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| Without rent one person | 241 | 417 |
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| Without rent one family | 836 | 829 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 573.07 | 654.56 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 569.42 | 653.77 |
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| Food person | 183 | 267 |
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| Food family | 460 | 783 |
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| Transport person | 37.01 | 49.46 |
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| Transport family | 150.02 | 131.09 |
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| Life expectancy | 78.35 years | 65.19 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Jos | Abeokuta |
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| Lunch Menu | 0.86 | 1.91 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 10.19 | 43.77 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 3.92 | 4.12 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.76 | 0.59 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.79 | 2.98 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.31 | 0.39 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Jos | Abeokuta |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 719.43 | 587.3 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 418.13 | 748.77 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 986.04 | 514.41 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 673.54 | 624.24 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 11.64 | 25.71 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 20.53 | 42.01 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 27.53 | 15.42 |
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Transportation
| Item | Jos | Abeokuta |
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| Local transport ticket | 26.99 | 17.79 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 2,332 | 1,145 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,306 | 356 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.57 | 0.34 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 9.59% | 15.92% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 10.7 | 8.96 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.63 | 0.59 |
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Groceries
| Item | Jos | Abeokuta |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.92 | 2.55 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.75 | 0.96 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.78 | 1.75 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.71 | 5.14 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.51 | 5.28 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.79 | 3.68 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.96 | 2.48 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.24 | 0.33 |
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Other
| Item | Jos | Abeokuta |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 46.58 | 10.84 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 6.96 | 5.26 |
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| Doctors visit | 8.15 | 7.29 |
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| Haircut, simple | 1.3 | 1.89 |
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| Brand Jeans | 8.67 | 21.73 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 47.87 | 82.93 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 135.63 | 78.44 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 864 | 541 |
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