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Cost of living in Uyo (2026)
Clean, orderly and oil-state funded. Costs sit just under the national median.
94
Overall cost index
national median = 100
95
Rent index
1-bed: ₦570,000/yr
₦211,500
Monthly all-in
single adult, 1-bed
Band C
Electricity band
Ikedc / AKEDC
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What things cost in Uyo
| Item | Monthly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| Rent, 1-bedroom flat | ₦47,500 | ₦570,000 |
| Rent, 2-bedroom flat | ₦79,167 | ₦950,000 |
| Groceries, single adult | ₦90,000 | ₦1,080,000 |
| Transport / commute | ₦41,000 | ₦492,000 |
| Data / internet | ₦14,000 | ₦168,000 |
| Utilities, gas, levies | ₦19,000 | ₦228,000 |
| Total (1-bed) | ₦211,500 | ₦2,538,000 |
Excludes school fees, healthcare, generator fuel and savings — which for many households are larger than the items above.
What salary you need in Uyo
Treating rent as no more than 25% of gross income, a one-bedroom flat at ₦570,000 a year implies gross income of about ₦2,280,000 a year, or ₦190,000 a month. To cover the full ₦211,500 monthly cost with any margin, plan on roughly ₦423,000 a month gross.
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Salaries in Uyo
| Profession | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bank Branch / Unit Manager | ₦470,000 | ₦1,130,000 | ₦2,350,000 |
| Project Manager | ₦280,000 | ₦660,000 | ₦1,690,000 |
| Medical Doctor | ₦280,000 | ₦610,000 | ₦1,410,000 |
| Marketing Manager | ₦235,000 | ₦565,000 | ₦1,410,000 |
| Software Developer | ₦235,000 | ₦515,000 | ₦1,690,000 |
| Data Analyst | ₦190,000 | ₦425,000 | ₦1,130,000 |
| UI/UX Designer | ₦170,000 | ₦395,000 | ₦1,035,000 |
| University Lecturer | ₦190,000 | ₦395,000 | ₦940,000 |
| Pharmacist | ₦190,000 | ₦375,000 | ₦845,000 |
| Civil Engineer | ₦170,000 | ₦375,000 | ₦845,000 |
| Mechanical Engineer | ₦150,000 | ₦330,000 | ₦750,000 |
| Electrical Engineer | ₦150,000 | ₦330,000 | ₦800,000 |
Compare Uyo with another city
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Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to live in Uyo?
A single adult renting a one-bedroom flat needs roughly ₦211,500 a month in Uyo for rent, food, transport, data and utilities. That is 94 on an index where the Nigerian urban median is 100.
What is the average rent in Uyo?
A one-bedroom flat runs about ₦570,000 a year and a two-bedroom about ₦950,000.
Is Uyo expensive compared with other Nigerian cities?
Uyo sits at 94 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 Uyo?
Treating rent as no more than 25% of gross income, a one-bedroom flat at ₦570,000 a year implies a gross income of about ₦2,280,000 a year, or ₦190,000 a month.
Which electricity tariff band is Uyo on?
Most feeders in Uyo are served by Ikedc / AKEDC 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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