- Cost of Living
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- Algeciras
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Cost of living in Lagos, Nigeria compared to Algeciras, Spain
WARNING!
Lagos has artificial and unrealistic official exchange rates.
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Currency:
| Food | - 41% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lagos (Nigeria) is 41% cheaper than in Algeciras (Spain) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,200 ₦ (€2.88) | €9 | - 69% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,500 ₦ (€3.60) | €6 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 500 ₦ (€1.20) | €4.15 | - 71% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 641 ₦ (€1.54) | €0.73 | + 111% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 369 ₦ (€0.88) | €1.83 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 436 ₦ (€1.05) | €1.00 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,070 ₦ (€2.57) | €7 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 744 ₦ (€1.79) | €1.04 | + 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 792 ₦ (€1.90) | €0.67 | + 184% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 230 ₦ (€0.55) | €0.47 | + 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,200 ₦ (€2.88) | €12 | - 77% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 428 ₦ (€1.03) | €1.37 | - 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 242 ₦ (€0.58) | €0.82 | - 29% | |
| Housing | - 19% | |||
| Housing in Lagos (Nigeria) is 19% cheaper than in Algeciras (Spain) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 368,502 ₦ (€884) | €528 | + 67% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 102,062 ₦ (€245) | €343 | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 21,979 ₦ (€53) | €103 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 121,239 ₦ (€291) | €575 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 23,515 ₦ (€56) | €275 | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 10,990 ₦ (€26) | €80 | - 67% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 13,000 ₦ (€31) | €34 | - 8% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 187,259 ₦ (€449) | €406 | + 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 45,030 ₦ (€108) | €92 | + 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,418 ₦ (€3.40) | €2.00 | + 70% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 582 ₦ (€1.40) | €9 | - 84% | |
| Clothes | - 24% | |||
| Clothes in Lagos (Nigeria) is 24% cheaper than in Algeciras (Spain) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 12,513 ₦ (€30) | €48 | - 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 11,500 ₦ (€28) | €28 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 12,000 ₦ (€29) | €75 | - 62% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 16,360 ₦ (€39) | €75 | - 47% | |
| Transportation | - 53% | |||
| Transportation in Lagos (Nigeria) is 53% cheaper than in Algeciras (Spain) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,800,000 ₦ (€6,719) | €24,340 | - 72% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 97 ₦ (€0.23) | €1.38 | - 83% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 7,750 ₦ (€19) | €22 | - 16% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 3,414 ₦ (€8) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Lagos (Nigeria) is 18% cheaper than in Algeciras (Spain) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,755 ₦ (€4.21) | €5.00 | - 16% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,148 ₦ (€5.16) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 7,111 ₦ (€17) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 1,319 ₦ (€3.17) | €12 | - 74% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,042 ₦ (€2.50) | €2.50 | - 0% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,385 ₦ (€3.32) | €2.00 | + 66% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 393 ₦ (€0.94) | €1.65 | - 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 388 ₦ (€0.93) | €1.51 | - 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,799 ₦ (€4.32) | €10 | - 57% | |
| Entertainment | - 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Lagos (Nigeria) is 43% cheaper than in Algeciras (Spain) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 8,973 ₦ (€22) | €22 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,000 ₦ (€7) | €14 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 5,182 ₦ (€12) | €83 | - 85% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 7,553 ₦ (€18) | €50 | - 64% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,881 ₦ (€7) | €8 | - 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 478 ₦ (€1.15) | €3.70 | - 69% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 289 ₦ (€0.69) | €3.42 | - 80% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | 253,161 ₦ (€607) | €700 | - 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 26 ₦ (€0.06) | €0.28 | - 78% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 18,108 ₦ (€43) | €37 | + 18% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 200 ₦ (€0.48) | €4.49 | - 89% | |
| TOTAL | - 37% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 858 prices entered by 81 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 16, 2017.
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Cost of living in Lagos (Nigeria) is 37% cheaper than in Algeciras (Spain)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€1,700
in Algeciras
you would need to make just about €1,070
(445,999 ₦)
in Lagos.
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