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Cost of Living in Ado Ekiti, Ekiti State, Price of Food, Rents, Transportation, Etc

Cost of Living in Ado Ekiti, Ekiti State, Price of Food, Rents, Transportation, Etc

Ado Ekiti serves as the capital of Ekiti State, Nigeria, and is the administrative centre of the Ekiti Central senatorial district in the country’s southwestern region. The Ado Ekiti local government was established during the administration of Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida in May 1989.

Ado Ekiti is known for its peaceful and tranquil atmosphere. If you’re transitioning from a small town to Ado Ekiti, the cost of living might seem relatively high. Still, if you’re relocating from a more expensive area, you’ll likely find Ado Ekiti quite affordable. It is considered among the top 7% of the least expensive cities.

Restaurants/Drinks

Meal in a cheap restaurant N700
Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course N4,000
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) N3,000
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) N450
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) N800
Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) N157
Water (0.33 liter bottle) N90
Cappuccino (regular) N1,500
Espresso Coffee N1,000
Cheeseburger (fastfood) N900

Also See: Cost of Living in Benin City, Edo State, Price of Food, Transportation, Etc

Transportation

Toyota Corolla 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) N15,000,000
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) N8,000,000
Taxi starting price (normal tariff)N N650
Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff) N1,000
Taxi 1 hour waiting (normal tariff) N2,000
Gasoline (1 liter) N617

Related: Cost of Living in Calabar, Cross River State, Price of Food, Rents, Transportation, Etc

Clothing And Shoes

1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) N31,000
1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes N29,000
1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) N9,000
1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M,…) N11,000

Also Check: Cost of Living in Maiduguri, Borno State, Price of Food, Rent, Transportation, Etc.

Rent and Utilities

Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre N80,000
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre N285,000
Charges (electricity, heating, water, garbage) for an 85m2 apartment N12,000
1 min. of prepaid mobile local tariff (No discounts or plans) N19
Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) N23,000

Childcare prices

Preschool (or Kindergarten), Private, Monthly for 1 Child N56,000
International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child N1,337,000

Also Read: Cost of Living in Makurdi, Benue State, Price of Food, Rent, Transportation, Etc.

Prices in supermarkets

Milk (regular), (1 liter) N1,300
A loaf of fresh white bread (500g) N350
Eggs (regular) (12) N977
Local Cheese (1kg) N2,200
Water (1.5 liter bottle) N244
Pack of Cigarettes (Marlboro) N500
Chicken breasts (skinless and boneless) – (1kg) N2,400
Apples (1kg) N1,400
Oranges (1kg) N870
Potatoes (1kg) N1,300
Lettuce (1 head) N640
Rice (white) (1kg) N1,200
Tomato (1kg) N1,200
Bananas (1kg) N926
Onions (1kg) N784
Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) N2,700
Pears (1kg) N1,600
Cucumber (1kg) N689
Sausages (1kg) N6,500
Cottage cheese (1kg) N1,700

Conclusion

Living in Ado Ekiti is very affordable for everyone. It’s also very peaceful. Please use the comments section to list any items you believe prices have changed and provide their updated costs.

Jael Okwuchukwu

I am Okwuchukwu Jael, a writer, educator, and musician from Enugu State. Teaching, both academic and musical, is a passion of mine, and I specialize as a Western pianist. Currently, I am employed as a blogger at Writer's King LTD, combining my love for writing and desire to share knowledge with a broader audience.

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