🇳🇬Cost of Living in Lagos
Nigeria · Population: 15,946,000 · Cost Index: 25/100
Cost of Living in Lagos
Nigeria · Africa
Africa's most populous city and Nigeria's economic powerhouse, Lagos is a sprawling megacity on the Atlantic coast. A vibrant hub for Afrobeats music, Nollywood film, tech startups, and entrepreneurship.
15,946,000
Population
25
Cost Index
35
Safety Index
38
Quality of Life
Average Monthly Cost: $750 (single person, excluding rent)
Cost Breakdown
Housing
1-Bedroom Apartment (City Center)(per month)
$550.001-Bedroom Apartment (Outside Center)(per month)
$250.003-Bedroom Apartment (City Center)(per month)
$1,200.003-Bedroom Apartment (Outside Center)(per month)
$500.00Food & Groceries
Meal at Inexpensive Restaurant(per meal)
$3.00Meal for 2 at Mid-Range Restaurant(per meal)
$20.00McMeal at McDonald's(per meal)
$5.00Milk (1 liter)(per liter)
$2.20Bread (500g loaf)(per loaf)
$0.90Rice (1 kg)(per kg)
$1.50Eggs (12)(per dozen)
$1.80Chicken Breast (1 kg)(per kg)
$4.50Apples (1 kg)(per kg)
$3.50Banana (1 kg)(per kg)
$1.20Transportation
Monthly Public Transit Pass(per month)
$20.00One-Way Ticket (Local Transport)(per trip)
$0.30Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)(base fare)
$1.00Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)(per km)
$0.40Gasoline (1 liter)(per liter)
$0.50Utilities
Basic Utilities (85m² Apartment)(per month)
$60.00Mobile Phone Plan(per month)
$10.00Internet (60 Mbps+)(per month)
$35.00Healthcare
Doctor Visit(per visit)
$15.00Dentist Visit(per visit)
$20.00Prescription Medicine (avg)(per prescription)
$5.00Entertainment
Fitness Club Monthly(per month)
$30.00Cinema Ticket(per ticket)
$5.00Cappuccino(per cup)
$2.50Beer (0.5l) at Restaurant(per glass)
$2.00Clothing
Pair of Jeans (Levi's)(per pair)
$35.00Summer Dress (Chain Store)(per item)
$25.00Running Shoes (Nike, Adidas)(per pair)
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Quick Facts
- Currency
- NGN
- Language
- English
- Cost Index
- 25/100
- Safety Index
- 35/100
- Quality of Life
- 38/100
Data last updated: 2026-01-15. Prices are approximate and shown in USD.