Abuja

Abuja is Nigeria's other city — planned, quiet by comparison, and more expensive than Lagos in almost every category. It is a city of government officials, diplomats, and a growing class of professionals who prioritise quality of life over the chaotic energy of the south. The roads are wider, the neighbourhoods are cleaner, the nightlife is real but more measured, and the cost of a decent apartment will surprise anyone arriving from Lagos expecting relief. Understanding what Abuja actually costs is the starting point for making it work.