Mercer’s latest Cost of Living rankings for 2024 have placed Nigeria’s capital, Abuja, and its commercial hub, Lagos, at the top of the list as the most affordable cities for expatriates in Africa.
The report underscores the critical role of cost of living in expatriate decision-making, influencing their overall quality of life and financial stability.
The affordability of Abuja and Lagos is attributed to currency depreciations, significantly reducing living expenses for international assignees.
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Following closely behind are Blantyre in Malawi in third place, and Durban in South Africa and Windhoek in Namibia ranking fourth and fifth, respectively.
Here is the full list of the top 10 cheapest cities to live in Africa according to the Mercer rankings:
- 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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Expatriates and global businesses are expected to take note of these rankings as they plan and manage assignments across the continent.