Cost of living in Lagos, Nigeria

Summary of cost of living in Lagos

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: 1,495,606 ₦
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: 914,766 ₦
    • 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 Sep 2023.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district 2,198 ₦
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) 3,431 ₦
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast 1,587 ₦
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk 1,417 ₦
12 eggs, large 1,319 ₦
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes 1,085 ₦
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese 2,387 ₦
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples 1,962 ₦
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes 958 ₦
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket 539 ₦
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality 4,238 ₦
2 liters of coca-cola 649 ₦
Bread for 2 people for 1 day 656 ₦
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Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area 945,795 ₦
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area 463,252 ₦
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat 68,302 ₦
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area 412,363 ₦
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area 259,999 ₦
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio 55,912 ₦
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) 18,726 ₦
40” flat screen tv 117,339 ₦
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) 39,653 ₦
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) 3,291 ₦
Hourly rate for cleaning help 1,655 ₦
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) 8,559 ₦
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) 15,649 ₦
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) 35,101 ₦
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes 35,002 ₦
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new 6,689,310 ₦
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas 231 ₦
Monthly ticket public transport 15,014 ₦
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) 7,701 ₦
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Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) 365 ₦
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) 1,872 ₦
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) 15,647 ₦
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) 2,347 ₦
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) 1,253 ₦
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) 1,773 ₦
4 rolls of toilet paper 665 ₦
Tube of toothpaste 548 ₦
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city 2,153 ₦
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub 8,632 ₦
2 tickets to the movies 6,280 ₦
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) 8,332 ₦
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert 19,865 ₦
1 cocktail drink in downtown club 4,405 ₦
Cappuccino in expat area of the city 1,372 ₦
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) 507 ₦
Ipad wi-fi 128gb 380,322 ₦
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) 24 ₦
1 month of gym membership in business district 34,641 ₦
1 package of marlboro cigarettes 524 ₦
WARNING!  These prices are based on only a few data points. At this point they are mostly a guess. They are based on 136 prices entered by 20 different people.
Latest price update: September 22, 2023

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