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Cost of living in Abeokuta (2026)
Close enough to Lagos to commute, priced far below it.
87
Overall cost index
national median = 100
82
Rent index
1-bed: ₦492,000/yr
₦196,000
Monthly all-in
single adult, 1-bed
Band C
Electricity band
Ikeja Electric (Ogun cluster)
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What things cost in Abeokuta
| Item | Monthly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| Rent, 1-bedroom flat | ₦41,000 | ₦492,000 |
| Rent, 2-bedroom flat | ₦68,333 | ₦820,000 |
| Groceries, single adult | ₦86,000 | ₦1,032,000 |
| Transport / commute | ₦38,000 | ₦456,000 |
| Data / internet | ₦14,000 | ₦168,000 |
| Utilities, gas, levies | ₦17,000 | ₦204,000 |
| Total (1-bed) | ₦196,000 | ₦2,352,000 |
Excludes school fees, healthcare, generator fuel and savings — which for many households are larger than the items above.
What salary you need in Abeokuta
Treating rent as no more than 25% of gross income, a one-bedroom flat at ₦492,000 a year implies gross income of about ₦1,968,000 a year, or ₦164,000 a month. To cover the full ₦196,000 monthly cost with any margin, plan on roughly ₦392,000 a month gross.
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Salaries in Abeokuta
| Profession | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bank Branch / Unit Manager | ₦435,000 | ₦1,045,000 | ₦2,175,000 |
| Project Manager | ₦260,000 | ₦610,000 | ₦1,565,000 |
| Medical Doctor | ₦260,000 | ₦565,000 | ₦1,305,000 |
| Marketing Manager | ₦220,000 | ₦520,000 | ₦1,305,000 |
| Software Developer | ₦220,000 | ₦480,000 | ₦1,565,000 |
| Data Analyst | ₦175,000 | ₦390,000 | ₦1,045,000 |
| UI/UX Designer | ₦155,000 | ₦365,000 | ₦955,000 |
| University Lecturer | ₦175,000 | ₦365,000 | ₦870,000 |
| Pharmacist | ₦175,000 | ₦350,000 | ₦785,000 |
| Civil Engineer | ₦155,000 | ₦350,000 | ₦785,000 |
| Mechanical Engineer | ₦140,000 | ₦305,000 | ₦695,000 |
| Electrical Engineer | ₦140,000 | ₦305,000 | ₦740,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to live in Abeokuta?
A single adult renting a one-bedroom flat needs roughly ₦196,000 a month in Abeokuta for rent, food, transport, data and utilities. That is 87 on an index where the Nigerian urban median is 100.
What is the average rent in Abeokuta?
A one-bedroom flat runs about ₦492,000 a year and a two-bedroom about ₦820,000.
Is Abeokuta expensive compared with other Nigerian cities?
Abeokuta sits at 87 on the overall cost index. For reference, Lagos is the most expensive city tracked at 185 and Maiduguri the least at 74.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Abeokuta?
Treating rent as no more than 25% of gross income, a one-bedroom flat at ₦492,000 a year implies a gross income of about ₦1,968,000 a year, or ₦164,000 a month.
Which electricity tariff band is Abeokuta on?
Most feeders in Abeokuta are served by Ikeja Electric (Ogun cluster) and typically fall in Band C. Your band is set by your feeder, not your city, so check the rate on your own vending receipt.
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