Cost of Living in Ilorin, Kwara State, Price of Food, Rent, Transportation, Etc

Cost of Living in Ilorin, Kwara State, Price of Food, Rent, Transportation, Etc

Ilorin serves as the capital city of Kwara State, situated in the North Central region of Nigeria. According to the 2006 census, it had a population of 777,667, ranking it the seventh most populous city in Nigeria.

Kwara State is known for its peaceful living conditions. The cost of living is reasonable and quite affordable. Food prices and other expenses are budget-friendly. This article will furnish you with information on item prices.

Restaurants

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant	N 650
Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course	N 7,833
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)	N 1,800
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)	N 322
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)	N 527
Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)	N 127
Water (0.33 liter bottle)	N 85
Cappuccino (regular)	N 794

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Rent Per Month

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre	N 116,666
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre	N 33,333
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre	N 466,666
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre	N 216,666

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Utilities (Monthly)

Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 85m2 Apartment	N 7,333
1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans)	N 18.21
Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL)	N 14,142

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Transportation

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)	N 95
Monthly Pass (Regular Price)	N 4,333
Gasoline (1 liter)	N610
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car)	N 999,999
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)	N 577
Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)	N 152
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)	N 1,122
Toyota Corolla 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car)	N 999,999

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Clothing And Shoes

1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)	N 4,962
1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, …)	N 13,880
1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range)	N 24,333
1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes	N 24,666

Childcare prices

Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child	N 21,583
International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child	N 611,111

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Markets

Milk (regular), (1 liter)	N 947
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)	N 304
Eggs (regular) (12)	N 512
Local Cheese (1kg)	N 940
Water (1.5 liter bottle)	N 185
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)	N 1,944
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)	N 225
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)	N 444
Apples (1kg)	N 1,288
Chicken Breasts (Boneless, Skinless), (1kg)	N 1,333

Oranges (1kg)	N 707
Potato (1kg)	N 1,100
Lettuce (1 head)	N 244
Rice (white), (1kg)	N 691
Tomato (1kg)	N 811
Banana (1kg)	N 948
Onion (1kg)	N 453
Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)	N 1,144
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)	N 433
Water (0.33 liter bottle)	N 85

Conclusion

Ilorin offers a peaceful environment, and the cost of living is reasonable and highly affordable. If there are any alterations in the prices of the items listed above, please utilize the comment box to provide that information.