Abuja, Lagos rank 1st, 2nd in cheapest cities to live in Africa

Nigeria’s capital, Abuja, and its commercial hub, Lagos, have been ranked as the first and second cheapest cities for expatriates to live in Africa for 2024, according to Mercer’s Cost of Living rankings.

The report highlights the cost of living is a crucial consideration for expatriates when selecting a city for relocation, as it impacts their quality of life and financial stability.

The findings attribute the affordability of these cities to currency depreciations, which have significantly reduced the cost of living for international assignees.

Blantyre in Malawi comes third on the list while Durban in South Africa and Windhoek in Namibia comes fourth and fifth respectively.

1. Abuja, Nigeria

2. Lagos, Nigeria

3. Blantyre, Malawi

4. Durban, South Africa

5. Windhoek, Namibia

6. Gaborone, Botswana

7. Lusaka, Zambia

8. Tunis, Tunisia

9. Cape Town, South Africa

10. Johannesburg, South Africa