How much does it cost to travel to Abuja? (2026)
Budget, mid-range and luxury daily estimates for Abuja, in USD and NGN.
Daily and weekly costs
| Tier | Per day (USD) | Per day (NGN) | 7 days (USD) | 7 days (NGN) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BudgetHostel bed, cheap meals, public transport | $15 | NGN 23,000 | $105 | NGN 160,000 |
| Mid-rangeThree-star hotel, restaurants, some taxis | $30 | NGN 46,000 | $210 | NGN 320,000 |
| LuxuryFour- or five-star hotel, dining out | $65 | NGN 99,000 | $455 | NGN 690,000 |
Every amount in this table is an estimateestimate, derived from the World Bank price level for Nigeria rather than quoted by any seller.
How this is calculated
A US baseline of 90, 210 and 450 USD a day for the three tiers is multiplied by the price level of Nigeria (0.12844111930897265, World Bank 2025) and by a city-size factor of 1.15, then rounded to the nearest 5 dollars. Local amounts use the World Bank exchange rate of 1518.38094813368 NGN to the dollar, rounded to two significant digits.
These are modeled estimates, not quoted prices. Read the full formula on the methodology page.
Sample prices in Abuja
Typical prices, every one an estimateestimate rather than a quoted price.
Budget guesthouse room, per night
estimate for simple, no-frills lodging near the budget daily tier
$13
Mid-range hotel room, per night
estimate for a more comfortable private room with basic amenities
$28
Cheap local meal
estimate for a simple plate at a local eatery
$4
Mid-range restaurant meal
estimate for a sit-down meal aimed at visitors
$11
Local transport ride
estimate for a short taxi or ride-share trip within the city
$3
Coffee at a café
estimate for a standard hot drink
$3
Attraction or museum entry
estimate for a single ticketed sight
$5
Local SIM card with data
estimate for a prepaid SIM with a basic data allowance
$5
Where the money goes
Across the three tiers, the daily estimates of $15, $30, and $65 mainly reflect how much is spent on lodging quality and dining choices, since local transport and small purchases stay inexpensive at every level thanks to Nigeria's overall price level. Over a full week, this scales to $105 on a strict budget, $210 for a mid-range mix of comfort and savings, or $455 for a trip with better lodging and more restaurant meals rather than street food.
February, March, and April are the cheapest and quietest months to visit, so travelers aiming to stretch a budget toward the lower end of these daily figures may find better availability and less competition for lodging in that window. All figures listed here are estimates meant to guide planning rather than fixed prices, and actual spending will vary by individual choices and by property or vendor.
Cheapest months by climate demand: Feb, Mar and Apr.
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Sources
- GeoNames city database — CC BY 4.0, fetched September 14, 2026
- World Bank price level and exchange rate — CC BY 4.0, data year 2025
AI-written interpretation reviewed against the data above — claude-sonnet-5, generated September 21, 2026. Every number on this page comes from a dataset named here; the formulas are public.