Cost of Living in Damaturu, Yobe State, Price of Food, Rent, Transportation, Etc

Cost of Living in Damaturu, Yobe State, Price of Food, Rent, Transportation, Etc

Yobe is situated in the northeastern region of Nigeria and was established on August 27, 1991, through the division of Borno State. It is predominantly an agricultural state, with Damaturu as its capital and Potiskum as its largest and most densely populated city.

The cost of living in Yobe State is highly reasonable. Moreover, it boasts abundant agricultural resources and is a significant producer of various food crops such as gum arabic, groundnuts, beans, and cotton.

Restaurant/Drinks

Lunch Menu	N790
Dinner in a Restaurant for 2	N7,770
Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald’s	N1,760
Beer in a Pub 1L	N450
Cappuccino	N1,760
Pepsi / Coke, 1L	N180

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Rent/Utilities

1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2	N155,540
Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2	N75,792
3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2	N354,485
Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2	N194,220
Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc.	N10,421
Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc.	N14,370
Internet plan, 50 Mbps	N22,110
Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2	N270,000
House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2	N292,115
Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years	17.61%

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Transportation

Local transport ticket	N360
Monthly ticket local transport	N31,500
Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi	N7,110
Gas / Petrol, 1 L	N617

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Childcare Prices

Daycare or Preschool, 1 month	N25,350
International Primary School, 1 year	N1,233,200

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Prices in Supermarket

Milk, 1 L	N720
Bread, 0.5 kg	N515
Rice, 1 kg	N660
Eggs, by 12	N890
Cheese, 1 kg	N2,980
Chicken Breast, 1 kg	N4,090
Round Steak, 1 kg	N2,480
Apples, 1 kg	N1,540
Banana, 1 kg	N800
Oranges, 1 kg	N630

Tomato, 1 kg	N550
Potato, 1 kg	N870
Onion, 1 kg	N1,190
Water, 1 L	N380
Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L	N590
Wine (mid-priced), 750 mL bottle	N3,200
Cigarette pack	N680
Cold medicince, 1 week	N800
Hair Shampoo	N1,080
Toilet paper, 4 rolls	N450

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Clothes and Shoes

Brand Jeans	N15,400
Brand Sneakers	N25,200

Conclusion

Yobe State excels in agriculture and has a reputation for its food production. Additionally, the cost of living within the state is reasonably priced. Please feel free to use the comment box to note any changes in the prices listed above.