Cost of living in Lagos (Nigeria) is 37% cheaper than in Włocławek (Poland)
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Food | - 23% | |||
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Food in Lagos (Nigeria) is 23% cheaper than in Włocławek (Poland) | ||||
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Lagos | Włocławek | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 10,487 ₦ (27 zł) | 46 zł | - 40% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 8,193 ₦ (21 zł) | 20 zł | + 6% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,379 ₦ (6 zł) | 12 zł | - 48% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,462 ₦ (3.83 zł) | 4.53 zł | - 15% | |
12 eggs, large | 3,535 ₦ (9 zł) | 10 zł | - 3% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,591 ₦ (4.17 zł) | 7 zł | - 38% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 7,301 ₦ (19 zł) | 12 zł | + 63% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,157 ₦ (5.65 zł) | 4.46 zł | + 27% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,165 ₦ (3.05 zł) | 2.61 zł | + 17% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 577 ₦ (1.51 zł) | 2.91 zł | - 48% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 7,943 ₦ (21 zł) | 31 zł | - 33% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 833 ₦ (2.18 zł) | 5.19 zł | - 58% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,577 ₦ (4.13 zł) | 3.29 zł | + 25% | |
Housing | - 41% | |||
Housing in Lagos (Nigeria) is 41% cheaper than in Włocławek (Poland) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 688,114 ₦ (1,804 zł) | 1,915 zł | - 6% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 539,552 ₦ (1,414 zł) | 1,457 zł | - 3% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 61,700 ₦ (162 zł) | 366 zł | - 56% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 512,400 ₦ (1,343 zł) | 1,200 zł | + 12% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 328,775 ₦ (862 zł) | 871 zł | - 1% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 33,248 ₦ (87 zł) | 800 zł | - 89% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 20,962 ₦ (55 zł) | 51 zł | + 8% | |
40” flat screen tv | 212,210 ₦ (556 zł) | 2,307 zł | - 76% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 50,156 ₦ (131 zł) | 512 zł | - 74% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 6,411 ₦ (17 zł) | 12 zł | + 45% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,222 ₦ (5.82 zł) | 116 zł | - 95% | |
Clothes | - 69% | |||
Clothes in Lagos (Nigeria) is 69% cheaper than in Włocławek (Poland) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 14,903 ₦ (39 zł) | 187 zł | - 79% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 15,560 ₦ (41 zł) | 127 zł | - 68% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 45,516 ₦ (119 zł) | 289 zł | - 59% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 45,639 ₦ (120 zł) | 266 zł | - 55% | |
Transportation | - 51% | |||
Transportation in Lagos (Nigeria) is 51% cheaper than in Włocławek (Poland) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 6,890,390 ₦ (18,061 zł) | 46,429 zł | - 61% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 610 ₦ (1.60 zł) | 5.84 zł | - 73% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 19,828 ₦ (52 zł) | 76 zł | - 32% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 6,444 ₦ (17 zł) | 36 zł | - 53% | |
Personal Care | - 65% | |||
Personal Care in Lagos (Nigeria) is 65% cheaper than in Włocławek (Poland) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,886 ₦ (4.94 zł) | 11 zł | - 55% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,362 ₦ (9 zł) | 20 zł | - 56% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 16,058 ₦ (42 zł) | 80 zł | - 47% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,469 ₦ (3.85 zł) | 16 zł | - 77% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 964 ₦ (2.53 zł) | 13 zł | - 80% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,722 ₦ (4.51 zł) | 11 zł | - 60% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 689 ₦ (1.81 zł) | 6 zł | - 70% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 746 ₦ (1.96 zł) | 7 zł | - 72% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,228 ₦ (11 zł) | 19 zł | - 40% | |
Entertainment | - 13% | |||
Entertainment in Lagos (Nigeria) is 13% cheaper than in Włocławek (Poland) | ||||
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Lagos | Włocławek | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 12,883 ₦ (34 zł) | 59 zł | - 43% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 8,057 ₦ (21 zł) | 33 zł | - 35% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 22,553 ₦ (59 zł) | 90 zł | - 34% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 28,090 ₦ (74 zł) | 107 zł | - 31% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,642 ₦ (7 zł) | 20 zł | - 66% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,426 ₦ (6 zł) | 10 zł | - 39% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,559 ₦ (4.09 zł) | 7 zł | - 38% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 174,586 ₦ (458 zł) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 49 ₦ (0.13 zł) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 21,151 ₦ (55 zł) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 723 ₦ (1.90 zł) | - | - | |
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TOTAL | - 37% |

These prices were last updated on February 19, 2025.
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