Abuja Families Spend N300,000 Monthly on Healthy Diet

A market survey conducted by Nairametrics revealed that families in Abuja spend an average of N250,000 to N300,000 monthly to maintain a healthy diet, despite indications of moderate food inflation. The survey found that an average Nigerian adult spends between N1,500 and N2,000 daily to meet basic nutritional requirements, translating to monthly expenses of N45,000 to N60,000.

The daily cost for an average family of five is estimated at N9,000 to N10,000, leading to monthly expenses of N270,000 to N300,000. The survey highlights ongoing pressures on household incomes due to elevated food prices, driven by transport costs, insecurity in food production areas, supply chain challenges, and seasonal fluctuations in agricultural output.

Key staples such as rice, beans, and garri have seen significant price increases, with garri rising from N650 to N900 per paint bucket. The National Bureau of Statistics reported Nigeria's headline inflation rate at 15.69% in April 2026, with food inflation at 16.06%, significantly lower than the 24.68% recorded in April 2025.