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Cost of living in Warri (2026)
Energy-sector town where prices track oil-industry wages rather than the national median.
118
Overall cost index
national median = 100
115
Rent index
1-bed: ₦690,000/yr
₦260,500
Monthly all-in
single adult, 1-bed
Band C
Electricity band
Warri Electricity Distribution... (served under the DisCo covering Delta)
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What things cost in Warri
| Item | Monthly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| Rent, 1-bedroom flat | ₦57,500 | ₦690,000 |
| Rent, 2-bedroom flat | ₦95,833 | ₦1,150,000 |
| Groceries, single adult | ₦114,000 | ₦1,368,000 |
| Transport / commute | ₦50,000 | ₦600,000 |
| Data / internet | ₦15,000 | ₦180,000 |
| Utilities, gas, levies | ₦24,000 | ₦288,000 |
| Total (1-bed) | ₦260,500 | ₦3,126,000 |
Excludes school fees, healthcare, generator fuel and savings — which for many households are larger than the items above.
What salary you need in Warri
Treating rent as no more than 25% of gross income, a one-bedroom flat at ₦690,000 a year implies gross income of about ₦2,760,000 a year, or ₦230,000 a month. To cover the full ₦260,500 monthly cost with any margin, plan on roughly ₦521,000 a month gross.
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Salaries in Warri
| Profession | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bank Branch / Unit Manager | ₦590,000 | ₦1,415,000 | ₦2,950,000 |
| Project Manager | ₦355,000 | ₦825,000 | ₦2,125,000 |
| Medical Doctor | ₦355,000 | ₦765,000 | ₦1,770,000 |
| Marketing Manager | ₦295,000 | ₦710,000 | ₦1,770,000 |
| Software Developer | ₦295,000 | ₦650,000 | ₦2,125,000 |
| Data Analyst | ₦235,000 | ₦530,000 | ₦1,415,000 |
| UI/UX Designer | ₦210,000 | ₦495,000 | ₦1,300,000 |
| University Lecturer | ₦235,000 | ₦495,000 | ₦1,180,000 |
| Pharmacist | ₦235,000 | ₦470,000 | ₦1,060,000 |
| Civil Engineer | ₦210,000 | ₦470,000 | ₦1,060,000 |
| Mechanical Engineer | ₦190,000 | ₦415,000 | ₦945,000 |
| Electrical Engineer | ₦190,000 | ₦415,000 | ₦1,005,000 |
Compare Warri with another city
- Warri vs Lagos
- Warri vs Abuja
- Warri vs Port Harcourt
- Warri vs Ibadan
- Warri vs Kano
- Warri vs Enugu
- Warri vs Benin City
- Warri vs Kaduna
- Warri vs Jos
- Warri vs Abeokuta
- Warri vs Ilorin
- Warri vs Uyo
- Warri vs Owerri
- Warri vs Calabar
- Warri vs Sokoto
- Warri vs Maiduguri
- Warri vs Asaba
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to live in Warri?
A single adult renting a one-bedroom flat needs roughly ₦260,500 a month in Warri for rent, food, transport, data and utilities. That is 118 on an index where the Nigerian urban median is 100.
What is the average rent in Warri?
A one-bedroom flat runs about ₦690,000 a year and a two-bedroom about ₦1,150,000.
Is Warri expensive compared with other Nigerian cities?
Warri sits at 118 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 Warri?
Treating rent as no more than 25% of gross income, a one-bedroom flat at ₦690,000 a year implies a gross income of about ₦2,760,000 a year, or ₦230,000 a month.
Which electricity tariff band is Warri on?
Most feeders in Warri are served by Warri Electricity Distribution... (served under the DisCo covering Delta) 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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