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Cost of living in Enugu (2026)
Hilly, well-planned and priced close to the national median. Popular with remote workers and retirees.
97
Overall cost index
national median = 100
100
Rent index
1-bed: ₦600,000/yr
₦216,000
Monthly all-in
single adult, 1-bed
Band C
Electricity band
Enugu Electricity Distribution Co. (EEDC)
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What things cost in Enugu
| Item | Monthly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| Rent, 1-bedroom flat | ₦50,000 | ₦600,000 |
| Rent, 2-bedroom flat | ₦83,333 | ₦1,000,000 |
| Groceries, single adult | ₦90,000 | ₦1,080,000 |
| Transport / commute | ₦43,000 | ₦516,000 |
| Data / internet | ₦14,000 | ₦168,000 |
| Utilities, gas, levies | ₦19,000 | ₦228,000 |
| Total (1-bed) | ₦216,000 | ₦2,592,000 |
Excludes school fees, healthcare, generator fuel and savings — which for many households are larger than the items above.
What salary you need in Enugu
Treating rent as no more than 25% of gross income, a one-bedroom flat at ₦600,000 a year implies gross income of about ₦2,400,000 a year, or ₦200,000 a month. To cover the full ₦216,000 monthly cost with any margin, plan on roughly ₦432,000 a month gross.
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Salaries in Enugu
| Profession | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bank Branch / Unit Manager | ₦485,000 | ₦1,165,000 | ₦2,425,000 |
| Project Manager | ₦290,000 | ₦680,000 | ₦1,745,000 |
| Medical Doctor | ₦290,000 | ₦630,000 | ₦1,455,000 |
| Marketing Manager | ₦240,000 | ₦580,000 | ₦1,455,000 |
| Software Developer | ₦240,000 | ₦535,000 | ₦1,745,000 |
| Data Analyst | ₦195,000 | ₦435,000 | ₦1,165,000 |
| UI/UX Designer | ₦175,000 | ₦405,000 | ₦1,065,000 |
| University Lecturer | ₦195,000 | ₦405,000 | ₦970,000 |
| Pharmacist | ₦195,000 | ₦390,000 | ₦875,000 |
| Civil Engineer | ₦175,000 | ₦390,000 | ₦875,000 |
| Mechanical Engineer | ₦155,000 | ₦340,000 | ₦775,000 |
| Electrical Engineer | ₦155,000 | ₦340,000 | ₦825,000 |
EEDC has at times billed a Band A rate below the national Band A figure — verify on your token receipt.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to live in Enugu?
A single adult renting a one-bedroom flat needs roughly ₦216,000 a month in Enugu for rent, food, transport, data and utilities. That is 97 on an index where the Nigerian urban median is 100.
What is the average rent in Enugu?
A one-bedroom flat runs about ₦600,000 a year and a two-bedroom about ₦1,000,000. EEDC has at times billed a Band A rate below the national Band A figure — verify on your token receipt.
Is Enugu expensive compared with other Nigerian cities?
Enugu sits at 97 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 Enugu?
Treating rent as no more than 25% of gross income, a one-bedroom flat at ₦600,000 a year implies a gross income of about ₦2,400,000 a year, or ₦200,000 a month.
Which electricity tariff band is Enugu on?
Most feeders in Enugu are served by Enugu Electricity Distribution Co. (EEDC) 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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