The Cost of a Healthy Diet (CoHD) is the least expensive combination of locally available items that meet globally consistent food-based dietary guidelines. It is used as a measure of physical and economic access to healthy diets.
The narrative of food affordability took a notable turn in January 2024, as the National Average Cost of a Healthy Diet rose to N858, marking a significant rise from the N786 per adult per day recorded in December 2023.
This increment is according to a new report by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS).
Below are the top ten (10) Nigerian states with cheapest healthy diet in 2024:
1. Katsina
Average CoHD: N629 per adult per day
2. Niger
Average CoHD: N629 per adult per day
3. Kano
Average CoHD: N649 per adult per day
4. Jigawa
Average CoHD: N676 per adult per day
5. Sokoto
Average CoHD: N685 per adult per day
6. Kebbi
Average CoHD: N685 per adult per day
7. Zamfara
Average CoHD: N704 per adult per day
8. Nasarawa
Average CoHD: N731 per adult per day
9. Kogi
Average CoHD: N733 per adult per day
10. Kaduna
Average CoHD: N749 per adult per day
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