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Cost of living in Lagos, Nigeria compared to Algeciras, Spain
Currency:
Food | - 43% | |||
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Food in Lagos (Nigeria) is 43% cheaper than in Algeciras (Spain) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,200 ₦ (€2.72) | €9 | - 71% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,500 ₦ (€3.39) | €6 | - 46% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 500 ₦ (€1.13) | €4.15 | - 73% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 729 ₦ (€1.65) | €0.73 | + 126% | |
12 eggs, large | 369 ₦ (€0.83) | €1.83 | - 54% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 436 ₦ (€0.99) | €1.00 | - 1% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,070 ₦ (€2.42) | €7 | - 65% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 744 ₦ (€1.68) | €1.04 | + 62% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 792 ₦ (€1.79) | €0.67 | + 168% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 230 ₦ (€0.52) | €0.47 | + 10% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,200 ₦ (€2.72) | €12 | - 78% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 382 ₦ (€0.86) | €1.37 | - 37% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 242 ₦ (€0.55) | €0.82 | - 33% | |
Housing | - 22% | |||
Housing in Lagos (Nigeria) is 22% cheaper than in Algeciras (Spain) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 368,502 ₦ (€834) | €528 | + 58% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 102,062 ₦ (€231) | €343 | - 33% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 21,979 ₦ (€50) | €103 | - 52% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 121,239 ₦ (€274) | €575 | - 52% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 23,515 ₦ (€53) | €275 | - 81% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 10,990 ₦ (€25) | €80 | - 69% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 13,000 ₦ (€29) | €34 | - 13% | |
40” flat screen TV | 171,457 ₦ (€388) | €406 | - 5% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 48,907 ₦ (€111) | €92 | + 21% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,175 ₦ (€2.66) | €2.00 | + 33% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,101 ₦ (€2.49) | €9 | - 71% | |
Clothes | - 27% | |||
Clothes in Lagos (Nigeria) is 27% cheaper than in Algeciras (Spain) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 12,513 ₦ (€28) | €48 | - 41% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 11,500 ₦ (€26) | €28 | - 6% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 12,000 ₦ (€27) | €75 | - 64% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 16,360 ₦ (€37) | €75 | - 50% | |
Transportation | - 55% | |||
Transportation in Lagos (Nigeria) is 55% cheaper than in Algeciras (Spain) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,800,000 ₦ (€6,335) | €24,340 | - 74% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 97 ₦ (€0.22) | €1.38 | - 84% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 7,750 ₦ (€18) | €22 | - 21% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 3,890 ₦ (€9) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 15% | |||
Personal Care in Lagos (Nigeria) is 15% cheaper than in Algeciras (Spain) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,614 ₦ (€3.65) | €5.00 | - 27% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,166 ₦ (€4.90) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 13,392 ₦ (€30) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 1,442 ₦ (€3.26) | €12 | - 73% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,212 ₦ (€2.74) | €2.50 | + 10% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,575 ₦ (€3.56) | €2.00 | + 78% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 460 ₦ (€1.04) | €1.65 | - 37% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 467 ₦ (€1.06) | €1.51 | - 30% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,010 ₦ (€4.55) | €10 | - 55% | |
Entertainment | - 40% | |||
Entertainment in Lagos (Nigeria) is 40% cheaper than in Algeciras (Spain) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 9,205 ₦ (€21) | €22 | - 7% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 3,000 ₦ (€7) | €14 | - 51% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 18,954 ₦ (€43) | €83 | - 48% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 7,553 ₦ (€17) | €50 | - 66% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3,313 ₦ (€7) | €8 | - 5% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 478 ₦ (€1.08) | €3.70 | - 71% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 289 ₦ (€0.65) | €3.42 | - 81% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 258,924 ₦ (€586) | €700 | - 16% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 26 ₦ (€0.06) | €0.28 | - 79% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 18,108 ₦ (€41) | €37 | + 11% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 200 ₦ (€0.45) | €4.49 | - 90% | |
TOTAL | - 38% |

These prices were last updated on April 21, 2018.
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Cost of living in Lagos (Nigeria) is 38% cheaper than in Algeciras (Spain)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€1,800
in Algeciras
you would need to make just about €1,114
(492,498 ₦)
in Lagos.
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