Cost of living in Lagos, Nigeria

Summary of cost of living in Lagos

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: 1,682,743 ₦
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: 888,867 ₦
    • WARNING!  These estimates are based on only a few data points. At the moment, you should treat them only as a best guess.

List of prices in Lagos
Current as of Oct 2024.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district 10,487 ₦
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) 8,193 ₦
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast 2,379 ₦
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk 1,462 ₦
12 eggs, large 1,767 ₦
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes 1,591 ₦
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese 7,301 ₦
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples 2,157 ₦
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes 1,165 ₦
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket 577 ₦
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality 7,943 ₦
2 liters of coca-cola 833 ₦
Bread for 2 people for 1 day 1,150 ₦
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Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area 688,114 ₦
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area 539,552 ₦
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat 61,700 ₦
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area 512,400 ₦
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area 328,775 ₦
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio 33,248 ₦
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) 20,962 ₦
40” flat screen tv 212,210 ₦
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) 50,156 ₦
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) 6,411 ₦
Hourly rate for cleaning help 1,655 ₦
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) 14,903 ₦
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) 15,560 ₦
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) 45,516 ₦
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes 45,639 ₦
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new 6,890,390 ₦
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas 610 ₦
Monthly ticket public transport 19,828 ₦
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) 6,430 ₦
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Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) 1,886 ₦
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) 3,362 ₦
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) 16,058 ₦
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) 1,469 ₦
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) 964 ₦
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) 1,722 ₦
4 rolls of toilet paper 689 ₦
Tube of toothpaste 746 ₦
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city 4,228 ₦
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub 12,883 ₦
2 tickets to the movies 8,057 ₦
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) 22,553 ₦
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert 28,090 ₦
1 cocktail drink in downtown club 2,642 ₦
Cappuccino in expat area of the city 2,426 ₦
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) 988 ₦
Ipad wi-fi 128gb 174,586 ₦
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) 49 ₦
1 month of gym membership in business district 21,151 ₦
1 package of marlboro cigarettes 723 ₦
WARNING!  These prices are based on only a few data points. At this point they are mostly a guess. They are based on 98 prices entered by 8 different people.
Latest price update: October 12, 2024

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