Kano is the cheapest of Nigeria's 3 priced cities — $168 a month in essentials, 81% below Abuja at $870. 131.1 men per 100 women aged 20–39, measured at city level. PM2.5 averages 63.7 µg/m³ a year, 13× the WHO guideline of 5. Jan averages 21°C, May 32°C.
Monthly cost breakdown
Rent outside centre plus utilities, groceries, dining and local transport make up the essentials figure. Not a full lifestyle budget.
| Item | Monthly USD |
|---|---|
| Rent, 1-bed outside centre | $55 |
| Rent, 1-bed city centre | $147 |
| Groceries | $48 |
| Dining out | $41 |
| Utilities | $12 |
| Local transport | $12 |
| Essentials / mo | $168 |
| Avg net salary | n/a |
| Rent, 3-bed outside centre | $110 |
| Rent, 3-bed city centre | $367 |
Single person, USD. Data updated July 29, 2026.
Everyday prices
What single items cost in Kano, in USD. The monthly figures above are built from these.
Eating out
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $1.83 |
| Meal for 2, mid-range, three courses | $9.16 |
| McMeal at McDonald's | $6.28 |
| Cappuccino, regular | $1.47 |
| Domestic beer, 0.5 L draught | $0.29 |
| Imported beer, 0.33 L bottle | $0.29 |
| Coke/Pepsi, 0.33 L | $0.21 |
| Water, 0.33 L bottle | $0.16 |
Groceries
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Milk, 1 L | $1.10 |
| White bread, 500 g | $0.66 |
| White rice, 1 kg | $0.72 |
| Eggs, 12 | $0.82 |
| Apples, 1 kg | $2.20 |
| Bananas, 1 kg | $0.51 |
| Tomatoes, 1 kg | $0.37 |
| Potatoes, 1 kg | $0.73 |
| Onions, 1 kg | $1.10 |
| Water, 1.5 L bottle | $0.59 |
Transport & bills
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| One-way ticket, local transport | $0.27 |
| Monthly transit pass | $12.25 |
| Gasoline, 1 L | $0.50 |
| Basic utilities, 85 m² flat | $5.50 |
| Internet, 60 Mbps+ | $6.24 |
Leisure
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Gym, monthly | $16.39 |
| Cinema, one seat | $1.47 |
Dating-age sex ratio
Kano has 131.1 men per 100 women aged 20–39 (city level). That is the 2nd-highest of 8 Nigeria cities we track. Nigeria's national figure is 103.5, so Kano runs 28 above the country as a whole.
A supply figure, 20–39. The dating-pool model is in Pro.
Climate & air
Ten-year monthly means, 2015–2024 — a climate profile, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg | Feels | Humidity | Cloud | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 20.6°C | 17.6°C | 29% | 25% | 0 mm |
| Feb | 23.2°C | 20.3°C | 26% | 27% | 0 mm |
| Mar | 28.4°C | 26.4°C | 24% | 44% | 0 mm |
| Apr | 31.2°C | 30.8°C | 31% | 48% | 0 mm |
| May | 31.7°C | 33.9°C | 49% | 51% | 21 mm |
| Jun | 29°C | 32.4°C | 66% | 50% | 67 mm |
| Jul | 26.6°C | 30.4°C | 77% | 67% | 170 mm |
| Aug | 25.6°C | 29.5°C | 82% | 78% | 223 mm |
| Sep | 26.5°C | 31°C | 79% | 62% | 131 mm |
| Oct | 27.1°C | 29.3°C | 60% | 47% | 25 mm |
| Nov | 24.6°C | 23.2°C | 39% | 37% | 0 mm |
| Dec | 21.2°C | 18.6°C | 34% | 26% | 0 mm |
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