Cooking at home is getting more expensive in Nigeria, and many households are now asking an important question:
“Should I use an electric hotplate or stick with a cooking gas stove?”
Both options come with costs, advantages, and drawbacks. In today post, we break it down clearly so you can decide which is cheaper and more practical in 2025.
What Cooking Gas Stove Cost in 2025
Cooking gas (LPG) has become the most common fuel for households in Nigeria. An average LPG Price (2025), especially recently due to the ongoing scarcity is ₦1,400 per kg or even more. So refilling 12.5kg cylinder, you will have to spend no less than₦17,000 or more.
How long it lasts? 3 to 6 weeks depending on family size and how often you cook
Advantages
1. Cooks faster with stronger flame
2. Portable and reliable during power outages
3. Available in almost every city
Disadvantages
1. Prices are unstable and keep rising
2. Initial cost of buying cylinder, regulator, and hose
Electric Hotplate Costs in 2025
Electric hotplates are becoming more popular because electricity is fairly now getting stable. The power consumption usually range from 1,000 to 2,000 watts per hour. But electricity tariff in Nigeria for prepaid meter (2025 average) is up to ₦66 per kWh, even could be more.
So, let's imagine monthly cooking cost to go up to estimated around ₦4,000 to ₦6,000 (if used 2 hours daily)
Advantages
1. No need to refill gas
2. Safer to use (no open flame)
3. Easy to clean
Disadvantages
1. Expensive if electricity bills are high
2. Cannot be used during blackouts or low voltage
3. Slower cooking compared to gas flame
Which is Cheaper in 2025?
If you live in a city with stable electricity (like Akwa ibom, Abuja, Port Harcourt), a hotplate may save you money monthly. If you live in an area with frequent blackouts, a cooking gas stove is cheaper and more reliable.
On average, for most Nigerian households in 2025, cooking gas is still the more practical and affordable choice, despite the rising cost of LPG.
When deciding between a hotplate and a gas stove, the key factors are:
> Your location (electricity stability)
> Your budget (refill costs vs electricity bills)
> Your cooking style (quick meals vs long cooking times)
For now, cooking gas remains the safer and cheaper option for most Nigerians, while hotplates are only economical if your area enjoys cheap and reliable electricity.