- Cost of Living
- Nigeria
- United States
- Lagos
- Los Angeles
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Lagos (Nigeria) and Los Angeles (United States)
| Food | 16% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lagos (Nigeria) is 16% more expensive than in Los Angeles (United States) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | 3,529 ₦ ($22) | $14.00 | 59% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,738 ₦ ($10.99) | $6.31 | 74% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | 846 ₦ ($5.35) | $5.15 | 4% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 568 ₦ ($3.59) | $2.73 | 32% |
| 12 eggs, large | 556 ₦ ($3.52) | $3.00 | 17% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 320 ₦ ($2.02) | $3.39 | 40% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,280 ₦ ($8.09) | $6.04 | 34% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 533 ₦ ($3.37) | $2.94 | 15% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | 500 ₦ ($3.16) | $3.45 | 8% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | 148 ₦ ($0.93) | $2.82 | 67% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,500 ₦ ($15.81) | $13.56 | 17% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 564 ₦ ($3.57) | $1.87 | 91% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | 204 ₦ ($1.29) | $1.75 | 26% |
| Housing | 11% | ||
| Housing in Lagos (Nigeria) is 11% cheaper than in Los Angeles (United States) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | 231,667 ₦ ($1,465) | $1,989 | 26% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 32,000 ₦ ($202) | $101 | 100% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | 15,500 ₦ ($98) | $41 | 139% |
| 40” flat screen TV | 222,000 ₦ ($1,404) | $635 | 121% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | - | $114 | - |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,750 ₦ ($30) | $10.17 | 195% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 625 ₦ ($3.95) | $22 | 82% |
| Clothes | 61% | ||
| Clothes in Lagos (Nigeria) is 61% more expensive than in Los Angeles (United States) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | 9,900 ₦ ($63) | $49 | 27% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 14,000 ₦ ($89) | $45 | 98% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | 14,750 ₦ ($93) | $81 | 15% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | 14,750 ₦ ($93) | $90 | 4% |
| Transportation | 50% | ||
| Transportation in Lagos (Nigeria) is 50% cheaper than in Los Angeles (United States) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 4,000,000 ₦ ($25,296) | $23,009 | 10% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 102 ₦ ($0.64) | $1.04 | 38% |
| monthly ticket public transport | 3,000 ₦ ($18.97) | $72 | 74% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | 4,467 ₦ ($28) | $17.39 | 62% |
| Personal Care | 42% | ||
| Personal Care in Lagos (Nigeria) is 42% cheaper than in Los Angeles (United States) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | 150 ₦ ($0.95) | $10.12 | 91% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 4,500 ₦ ($28) | $6.54 | 335% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 350 ₦ ($2.21) | $3.94 | 44% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | $4.63 | - |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 400 ₦ ($2.53) | $3.55 | 29% |
| Tube of toothpaste | 170 ₦ ($1.08) | $3.20 | 66% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,400 ₦ ($8.85) | $24 | 63% |
| Entertainment | 22% | ||
| Entertainment in Lagos (Nigeria) is 22% more expensive than in Los Angeles (United States) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 5,800 ₦ ($37) | $41 | 11% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,333 ₦ ($14.76) | $24 | 40% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 30,000 ₦ ($190) | $200 | 5% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | 25,333 ₦ ($160) | $85 | 89% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,450 ₦ ($9.17) | $11.68 | 21% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | 1,200 ₦ ($7.59) | $4.15 | 83% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | 480 ₦ ($3.04) | $5.89 | 48% |
| iPod nano 16GB | 25,000 ₦ ($158) | $136 | 16% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 33 ₦ ($0.21) | $0.49 | 57% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | 31,667 ₦ ($200) | $60 | 234% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | 238 ₦ ($1.50) | $6.12 | 75% |
| TOTAL | 8% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 4,899 prices entered by 460 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 22, 2013.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$2,500
in Los Angeles
you would need to make just about $2,311
(365,396 ₦)
in Lagos.