Among top 10, Abuja, Lagos rank 1st, 2nd in cheapest cities to live in Africa (SEE FULL LIST)

According to the rank factors, 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.

Here is a list of the top 10 cheapest cities to live in Africa with their global rank

1. Abuja, Nigeria
2. Lagos, Nigeria
3. Blantyre, Malawi
5. Durban, South Africa
6. Windhoek, Namibia
7. Gaborone, Botswana
8. Lusaka, Zambia
9. Tunis, Tunisia
10. Cape Town, South Africa
11. Johannesburg, South Africa