- Cost of Living
- Nigeria
- United Arab Emirates
- Lagos
- Al Ain
- Comparison
Cost of living in Lagos, Nigeria compared to Al Ain, United Arab Emirates
Currency:
| Food | - 45% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lagos (Nigeria) is 45% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,200 ₦ (Dirham 12) | Dirham 41 | - 70% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,500 ₦ (Dirham 15) | Dirham 25 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 500 ₦ (Dirham 5.13) | Dirham 18 | - 71% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 772 ₦ (Dirham 8) | Dirham 5.79 | + 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 369 ₦ (Dirham 3.78) | Dirham 8 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 436 ₦ (Dirham 4.47) | Dirham 4.22 | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,070 ₦ (Dirham 11) | Dirham 18 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 744 ₦ (Dirham 8) | Dirham 7 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 792 ₦ (Dirham 8) | Dirham 4.19 | + 94% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 230 ₦ (Dirham 2.36) | Dirham 9 | - 74% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,200 ₦ (Dirham 12) | Dirham 60 | - 79% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 412 ₦ (Dirham 4.23) | Dirham 5.00 | - 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 242 ₦ (Dirham 2.48) | Dirham 3.75 | - 34% | |
| Housing | - 61% | |||
| Housing in Lagos (Nigeria) is 61% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 368,502 ₦ (Dirham 3,780) | Dirham 6,135 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 102,062 ₦ (Dirham 1,047) | Dirham 5,609 | - 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 21,979 ₦ (Dirham 225) | Dirham 523 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 121,239 ₦ (Dirham 1,244) | Dirham 5,375 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 23,515 ₦ (Dirham 241) | Dirham 3,222 | - 93% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 10,990 ₦ (Dirham 113) | Dirham 302 | - 63% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 13,000 ₦ (Dirham 133) | Dirham 288 | - 54% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 169,373 ₦ (Dirham 1,738) | Dirham 1,210 | + 44% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 50,288 ₦ (Dirham 516) | Dirham 522 | - 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,889 ₦ (Dirham 19) | Dirham 32 | - 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,251 ₦ (Dirham 13) | Dirham 26 | - 50% | |
| Clothes | - 40% | |||
| Clothes in Lagos (Nigeria) is 40% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 12,513 ₦ (Dirham 128) | Dirham 195 | - 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 11,500 ₦ (Dirham 118) | Dirham 186 | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 12,000 ₦ (Dirham 123) | Dirham 289 | - 57% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 16,360 ₦ (Dirham 168) | Dirham 351 | - 52% | |
| Transportation | - 40% | |||
| Transportation in Lagos (Nigeria) is 40% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,800,000 ₦ (Dirham 28,725) | Dirham 80,986 | - 65% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 97 ₦ (Dirham 1.00) | Dirham 1.74 | - 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 7,750 ₦ (Dirham 80) | Dirham 107 | - 26% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 4,023 ₦ (Dirham 41) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Lagos (Nigeria) is 10% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,726 ₦ (Dirham 18) | Dirham 22 | - 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,095 ₦ (Dirham 32) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 11,237 ₦ (Dirham 115) | Dirham 50 | + 131% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 1,326 ₦ (Dirham 14) | Dirham 27 | - 49% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,054 ₦ (Dirham 11) | Dirham 15 | - 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,700 ₦ (Dirham 17) | Dirham 20 | - 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 486 ₦ (Dirham 4.99) | Dirham 8 | - 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 598 ₦ (Dirham 6) | Dirham 7 | - 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,514 ₦ (Dirham 26) | Dirham 44 | - 41% | |
| Entertainment | - 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Lagos (Nigeria) is 40% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 8,048 ₦ (Dirham 83) | Dirham 128 | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,000 ₦ (Dirham 31) | Dirham 64 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 21,250 ₦ (Dirham 218) | Dirham 500 | - 56% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 7,553 ₦ (Dirham 77) | Dirham 189 | - 59% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3,224 ₦ (Dirham 33) | Dirham 32 | + 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 478 ₦ (Dirham 4.91) | Dirham 19 | - 75% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 289 ₦ (Dirham 2.97) | Dirham 28 | - 90% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 254,525 ₦ (Dirham 2,611) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 26 ₦ (Dirham 0.26) | Dirham 0.35 | - 23% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 18,108 ₦ (Dirham 186) | Dirham 238 | - 22% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 200 ₦ (Dirham 2.05) | Dirham 9 | - 78% | |
| TOTAL | - 48% | |||
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These prices were last updated on June 18, 2018.
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Cost of living in Lagos (Nigeria) is 48% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates)
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Dirham 18,000
in Al Ain
you would need to make just about Dirham 9,411
(917,346 ₦)
in Lagos.
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