Cost of living in Lagos (Nigeria) is 75% more expensive than in Arequipa (Peru)
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| Food | + 123% | |||
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| Food in Lagos (Nigeria) is 123% more expensive than in Arequipa (Peru) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Lagos | Arequipa | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,091 ₦ (S/. 17) | S/. 21 | - 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 7,762 ₦ (S/. 64) | S/. 15 | + 318% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 4,410 ₦ (S/. 37) | S/. 7 | + 432% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,680 ₦ (S/. 14) | S/. 5.02 | + 178% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,202 ₦ (S/. 10) | S/. 5.51 | + 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,003 ₦ (S/. 8) | S/. 3.26 | + 156% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5,108 ₦ (S/. 42) | S/. 10 | + 340% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,631 ₦ (S/. 14) | S/. 4.64 | + 192% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 936 ₦ (S/. 8) | S/. 2.34 | + 232% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 836 ₦ (S/. 7) | S/. 6 | + 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 6,168 ₦ (S/. 51) | S/. 30 | + 69% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 552 ₦ (S/. 4.59) | S/. 8 | - 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 426 ₦ (S/. 3.54) | S/. 1.70 | + 109% | |
| Housing | + 170% | |||
| Housing in Lagos (Nigeria) is 170% more expensive than in Arequipa (Peru) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Lagos | Arequipa | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 940,027 ₦ (S/. 7,811) | S/. 2,013 | + 288% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 232,510 ₦ (S/. 1,932) | S/. 883 | + 119% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 41,485 ₦ (S/. 345) | S/. 123 | + 181% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 653,874 ₦ (S/. 5,433) | S/. 1,284 | + 323% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 340,035 ₦ (S/. 2,825) | S/. 867 | + 226% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 6,410 ₦ (S/. 53) | S/. 83 | - 36% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 12,026 ₦ (S/. 100) | S/. 68 | + 48% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 79,872 ₦ (S/. 664) | S/. 1,261 | - 47% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 21,572 ₦ (S/. 179) | S/. 413 | - 57% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,648 ₦ (S/. 14) | S/. 29 | - 52% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,273 ₦ (S/. 11) | S/. 17 | - 39% | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in Lagos (Nigeria) is about the same as in Arequipa (Peru) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Lagos | Arequipa | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 9,437 ₦ (S/. 78) | S/. 154 | - 49% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 12,873 ₦ (S/. 107) | S/. 88 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 30,321 ₦ (S/. 252) | S/. 209 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 32,124 ₦ (S/. 267) | S/. 248 | + 8% | |
| Transportation | + 15% | |||
| Transportation in Lagos (Nigeria) is 15% more expensive than in Arequipa (Peru) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Lagos | Arequipa | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 7,979,040 ₦ (S/. 66,298) | S/. 39,581 | + 68% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 168 ₦ (S/. 1.39) | S/. 4.34 | - 68% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 10,020 ₦ (S/. 83) | S/. 70 | + 19% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 6,719 ₦ (S/. 56) | S/. 27 | + 110% | |
| Personal Care | + 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Lagos (Nigeria) is 5% more expensive than in Arequipa (Peru) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Lagos | Arequipa | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 365 ₦ (S/. 3.03) | S/. 7 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,872 ₦ (S/. 16) | S/. 26 | - 40% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 15,647 ₦ (S/. 130) | S/. 64 | + 103% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,347 ₦ (S/. 19) | S/. 24 | - 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,253 ₦ (S/. 10) | S/. 11 | - 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,253 ₦ (S/. 10) | S/. 15 | - 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,316 ₦ (S/. 11) | S/. 4.45 | + 146% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 346 ₦ (S/. 2.88) | S/. 5.58 | - 48% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,629 ₦ (S/. 14) | S/. 21 | - 34% | |
| Entertainment | + 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Lagos (Nigeria) is 40% more expensive than in Arequipa (Peru) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Lagos | Arequipa | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 13,447 ₦ (S/. 112) | S/. 45 | + 149% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 6,467 ₦ (S/. 54) | S/. 27 | + 100% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 8,332 ₦ (S/. 69) | S/. 97 | - 29% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 19,865 ₦ (S/. 165) | S/. 84 | + 97% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 4,405 ₦ (S/. 37) | S/. 28 | + 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,372 ₦ (S/. 11) | S/. 14 | - 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 507 ₦ (S/. 4.21) | S/. 5.71 | - 26% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 380,322 ₦ (S/. 3,160) | S/. 1,969 | + 60% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 24 ₦ (S/. 0.20) | S/. 0.61 | - 68% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 34,641 ₦ (S/. 288) | S/. 120 | + 141% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 524 ₦ (S/. 4.35) | S/. 12 | - 64% | |
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TOTAL | + 75% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 402 prices entered by 39 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 28, 2023.
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