Top 10 Cheapest African Cities For Expatriates In 2024
Nigeria’s capital city, Abuja, and its bustling commercial hub, Lagos, have been ranked as the first and second most affordable cities for expatriates in Africa, according to Mercer’s 2024 Cost of Living rankings.
The report emphasizes that the cost of living is a significant factor for expatriates when choosing a city for relocation, as it directly influences their quality of life and financial stability.
Mercer attributes the affordability of Abuja and Lagos to currency depreciations, which have considerably lowered living expenses for international assignees.
Following Abuja and Lagos, Blantyre in Malawi is ranked third, while Durban in South Africa and Windhoek in Namibia occupy the fourth and fifth spots, respectively.
Top 10 Cheapest Cities to Live in Africa:
Abuja, Nigeria
- Lagos, Nigeria
- Blantyre, Malawi
- Durban, South Africa
- Windhoek, Namibia
- Gaborone, Botswana
- Lusaka, Zambia
- Tunis, Tunisia
- Cape Town, South Africa
- Johannesburg, South Africa
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