Most Expensive Places To Live in Abuja

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Have you always wondered how cheap or expensive the cost of living in Abuja could be or Which places are the most expensive places to live in, in Abuja, look no further, below is a list of the most expensive places to live in Abuja.

1. Asokoro

Asokoro is recognized as the haven for pinnacle authorities officials and it’s diagnosed as Abuja’s most unique district. One of the principal highlights of this high cease location is the presence of Aso Rock, the presidential villa.

This district is undoubtedly one of the most impenetrable locations to reside in Abuja, and it is reserved for the crème de la crème of society. A plot of land here may want to run into billions of naira, and the least fee for a plot is one hundred million naira.  Which ought to additionally differ primarily based on size, vicinity, etc. It is definitely the most expensive area to live in, in Abuja.

Notable buildings in the area encompass the “Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Secretariat, National Intelligence Agency, and World Health Organization (WHO) Office, etc.

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2. Maitama

This is every other foremost district in Abuja and it is also in the Phase 1 development plan of the Federal Capital Territory. Residents of these districts are mostly government functionaries, diplomats, Ex politicians, and few business moguls.

Rental houses within the region fall around six million nairas for a four Bedroom, for this reason, its reservation for the few percent of citizens that can find the money for it. 

Maitama has a quantity of distinguishing places like The Dome, Independent National Electoral Commission, Nigerian Communications Commission, British Council, Transcorp Hilton, and Minister’s Hill, and the foremost roads are Murtala Mohammed way, Shehu Shagari Way, IBB way, Aguiyi Ironsi Street and Gana Street.

3. Wuse

Another district under the Phase 1 development sketch of the FCT. It’s divided into zones so you shouldn’t mistake Wuse II with Wuse Zone 2.

 Wuse is close to Maitama, and it has a choice for Maitama. It serves as a business area, which makes it pretty busy. Residents pay about Three Million Naira for a 2 bedroom apartment.

Enjoy the presence of excessively quiet restaurants and hospitality centers like Juice Place 2, Quarter Café, Woks and Koi, The Nail Bar, or Bloomsbury Plaza amongst others.

Notable locations you’ll find in Wuse encompass Wuse Market, AP Plaza, Banex plazas, Emab Plaza, General Post office, FRSC, NAFDAC, FERMA, Sheraton Hotel, Rockview Hotel, SilverBird Cinema, EFCC, and AGIS.

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4. Garki

The Garki District is in the southwest area of Abuja that is one of the most expensive places to live in Abuja, this is where you can locate the Central Bank of Nigeria. This vicinity is filled with a range of expensive supermarkets and malls, with a budget of Two Million Naira; you can get yourself a two-bedroom flat.

 Garki is currently the essential enterprise district of Abuja. Numerous buildings of the hobby are positioned here, such as the General Post Office, Abuja International Conference Centre.

Abuja has several landmarks like the Aso Rock, the Presidential Complex, National Assembly, Supreme Court, Zuma Rock, Nigerian National Mosque, and the Nigerian National Christian Centre.

 The Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport serves as Abuja’s predominant airport and also most nations relocated their embassies to Abuja, and many maintain their former embassies as consulates in Lagos, the industrial capital of Nigeria.

5. Gwarinpa

The top four districts we’ve talked about are for the elite class, the place common Nigerians can’t manage to pay for is Gwarimpa. Gwarinpa is not as pricey as the other four. It is still one of the most expensive places to live in Abuja.

This district is said to be the greatest housing property in West Africa, and the rents are low-priced for common Nigerians. Its drawback is the social life, as it comes as expensive as you get. if you are the one that loves to socialize and entertain your household and pals you might prefer to sluggish your roll.

The Gwarinpa district is the phase 3 development layout of Abuja and you can lease a 2-bed room flat starting at N800,000.