Commute & Fuel Cost Calculator

Transport is the second-biggest line in most Nigerian household budgets after rent, and it is almost always underestimated because people count fuel and forget maintenance. This gives you the true cost per kilometre and what your commute costs over a month and a year.

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₦190,225

per year: ₦2,282,700

True cost per kilometre ₦175.00

Distance per week 250.0

Litres per week 25.0

Litres per month 108.7

Cost per trip ₦4,375

Cost per week ₦43,750

Cost per month ₦190,225

Cost per year ₦2,282,700

Works without JavaScript — the figures above are a worked example using the default values.

Before you rely on this

Stop-and-go traffic can cut real-world fuel economy by 30% or more against the manufacturer figure. If you commute in Lagos traffic, use a lower km-per-litre than you think.

How this is calculated: Calculator logic in assets/js/calc-core.js, verified by the test suite in tests/calc-core.test.js. Rate inputs are prefilled from the figures below. · Data as of 2026-09-10
Prefilled rates are national reference values. Your own receipt, payslip or pump price always overrides them.

Frequently asked questions

What is a realistic fuel economy for driving in Nigeria?

A small saloon manages 12–15 km per litre on a free-flowing road and 8–10 in heavy city traffic. An SUV drops to 7–9 and 5–7 respectively. Air conditioning costs roughly another 10%.

How much should I budget for maintenance per kilometre?

₦40–₦60 per km is a reasonable planning figure for a used saloon on Nigerian roads, covering tyres, servicing, brakes and the repairs that rough surfaces guarantee.

Is it cheaper to drive or to take a bus?

Per trip, almost always the bus. But if you already own the car and are only counting marginal fuel, driving can be competitive. The honest comparison counts maintenance and depreciation too.

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