- Cost of Living
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- Lagos
- Al Jadid
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Cost of living in Lagos, Nigeria compared to Al Jadid, Libya

Currency:
Food | - 5% | |||
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Food in Lagos (Nigeria) is 5% cheaper than in Al Jadid (Libya) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,200 ₦ (4.436 Dinar) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,500 ₦ (5.545 Dinar) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 500 ₦ (1.848 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 729 ₦ (2.696 Dinar) | 2.750 Dinar | - 2% | |
12 eggs, large | 369 ₦ (1.363 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 436 ₦ (1.611 Dinar) | 2.250 Dinar | - 28% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,070 ₦ (3.955 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 744 ₦ (2.752 Dinar) | 5.000 Dinar | - 45% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 792 ₦ (2.927 Dinar) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 230 ₦ (0.850 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,200 ₦ (4.436 Dinar) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 382 ₦ (1.412 Dinar) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 242 ₦ (0.895 Dinar) | - | - | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in Lagos (Nigeria) is in Al Jadid (Libya) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 368,502 ₦ (1,362 Dinar) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 102,062 ₦ (377 Dinar) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 21,979 ₦ (81 Dinar) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 121,239 ₦ (448 Dinar) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 23,515 ₦ (87 Dinar) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 10,990 ₦ (41 Dinar) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 13,000 ₦ (48 Dinar) | - | - | |
40” flat screen TV | 171,457 ₦ (634 Dinar) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 48,907 ₦ (181 Dinar) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,175 ₦ (4.344 Dinar) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,101 ₦ (4.070 Dinar) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Lagos (Nigeria) is in Al Jadid (Libya) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 12,513 ₦ (46 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 11,500 ₦ (43 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 12,000 ₦ (44 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 16,360 ₦ (60 Dinar) | - | - | |
Transportation | ||||
Transportation in Lagos (Nigeria) is in Al Jadid (Libya) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,800,000 ₦ (10,351 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 97 ₦ (0.359 Dinar) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 7,750 ₦ (29 Dinar) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 3,890 ₦ (14 Dinar) | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Lagos (Nigeria) is in Al Jadid (Libya) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,614 ₦ (5.966 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,166 ₦ (8 Dinar) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 13,392 ₦ (50 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 1,442 ₦ (5.329 Dinar) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,212 ₦ (4.481 Dinar) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,575 ₦ (5.824 Dinar) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 460 ₦ (1.702 Dinar) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | 467 ₦ (1.725 Dinar) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,010 ₦ (7 Dinar) | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Lagos (Nigeria) is in Al Jadid (Libya) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 9,205 ₦ (34 Dinar) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | 3,000 ₦ (11 Dinar) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 18,954 ₦ (70 Dinar) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 7,553 ₦ (28 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3,313 ₦ (12 Dinar) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 478 ₦ (1.768 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 289 ₦ (1.070 Dinar) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 258,924 ₦ (957 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 26 ₦ (0.095 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 18,108 ₦ (67 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 200 ₦ (0.739 Dinar) | - | - | |
TOTAL | - 5% |

These prices were last updated on April 19, 2018.
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Cost of living in Lagos (Nigeria) is 5% cheaper than in Al Jadid (Libya)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
4,100 Dinar
in Al Jadid
you would need to make just about 3,887 Dinar
(1,051,380 ₦)
in Lagos.
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