Cost of Living in Jos, Plateau State, Price of Food, Transportation, Rent, Etc
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Plateau State ranks as the twelfth-largest state in Nigeria and is situated in the central part of the country. It encompasses a series of hills encircle its capital, Jos Plateau, and the plateau itself.
Although prices have fluctuated in the past year, it remains noteworthy that the cost of living in Plateau State continues to be budget-friendly. Continue reading to find the updated price information featured in this article.
Restaurants/Drinks
| A meal in a cheap restaurant | N700 |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | N4,000 |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | N2,000 |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 litre draught) | N350 |
| Imported Beer (0.33 litre bottle) | N500 |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33 litre bottle) | N168 |
| Water (0.33 litre bottle) | N107 |
| Cappuccino (regular) | N1,000 |
| Espresso Coffee | N700 |
| Cheeseburger (fastfood) | N600 |
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Transportation
| Gasoline (1 liter) | N617 |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | N183 |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | N17,00 |
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Rent/Utilities
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | N300,000 |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | N200,000 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | N500,000 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | N300,000 |
| Charges (electricity, heating, water, garbage) for an 85m2 apartment | N6,000 |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile local tariff (No discounts or plans) | N14 |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | N8,500 |
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Prices of Sports And Leisure
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | N1,500 |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | N12,000 |
| Tennis court rent (1 hour during a weekend) | N3,400 |
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Childcare prices
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Private, Monthly for 1 Child | N17,000 |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child |
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Prices in supermarkets
| Milk (regular), (1 liter) | N1,200 |
| A loaf of fresh white bread (500g) | N375 |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | N705 |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | N200 |
| A bottle of wine (Mid-Range) | N1,700 |
| Chicken breasts (skinless and boneless) – (1kg) | N1,200 |
| Apples (1kg) | N2,000 |
| Oranges (1kg) | N467 |
| Potatoes (1kg) | N833 |
| Lettuce (1 head) | N100 |
| Rice (white) (1kg) | N750 |
| Tomato (1kg) | N433 |
| Bananas (1kg) | N633 |
| Onions (1kg) | N767 |
| Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | N1,700 |
| Pears (1kg) | N2,400 |
| Cucumber (1kg) | N238 |
| Perrier Water (small bottle 0,33l) | N102 |
| Sausages (1kg) | N3,300 |
| Cottage cheese (1kg) |
Conclusion
Plateau State stands out as a state with a wallet-friendly cost of living. Despite occasional price fluctuations, it remains affordable for those considering residing here. Please use the comment box to report any alterations in the price lists provided above.
