Cost of Living in Lagos, Nigeria

Lagos has a cost of living index of 32/100 (New York = 100). It is 68% cheaper than New York. Data sourced live via AI — updated regularly.

32/100
Cost Index
$261/mo
Median Income
45/100
Safety Index
tropical
Climate

Cost Breakdown by Category

HousingScore: 38/100
1-Bed Apartment (City Center)$670/month
1-Bed Apartment (Outside Center)$445/month
3-Bed Apartment (City Center)$1,490/month
Food & GroceriesScore: 42/100
Milk (1 liter)$4.2/liter
Bread (500g loaf)$2.8/loaf
Rice (1 kg)$1.45/kg
Dining OutScore: 45/100
Meal at Inexpensive Restaurant$7.5/meal
Meal for 2 (Mid-Range)$35/meal
McMeal at McDonald's$5.5/meal
TransportationScore: 35/100
Monthly Transit Pass$18/month
One-Way Ticket$0.87/trip
Taxi (1 km)$1.64/km
UtilitiesScore: 40/100
Basic (Elec, Heat, Water, Garbage) 85m2$44/month
Internet (60+ Mbps)$17.5/month
Mobile Plan (10GB+)$12.5/month
HealthcareScore: 52/100
Doctor Visit (15 min)$45/visit
Dentist Visit$65/visit
Prescription Medicine (avg)$8.5/course
EntertainmentScore: 48/100
Cinema Ticket (1 seat)$6.5/ticket
Theater Ticket$24/ticket
Museum Entry$8.2/ticket
FitnessScore: 48/100
Gym Membership (monthly)$28/month
Tennis Court Rent (1 hr)$14/hour
Swimming Pool (adult entry)$5.5/entry
Personal CareScore: 45/100
Haircut (Men)$12/cut
Haircut (Women)$28/cut
Shampoo (400ml)$3.8/bottle
ClothingScore: 50/100
Jeans (Levi's or similar)$38/pair
Summer Dress (Zara/H&M)$22/piece
Running Shoes (Nike/Adidas)$52/pair

Digital Nomad Profile

28 Mbps
Internet Speed
$150
Coworking/Month
fair
Café WiFi
high
English Level
growing
Nomad Community
45/100
Walkability

Best neighborhoods: Lekki, Victoria Island, Ikoyi

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lagos cheap to live in?

Lagos has a cost of living index of 32/100, where New York = 100. It is 68% cheaper than New York. A single person can live comfortably for approximately $640–$896 per month.

How much does rent cost in Lagos?

A 1-bedroom apartment in the city center of Lagos costs approximately $670/month. Outside the center, expect to pay around $445/month.

Is Lagos good for digital nomads?

Lagos has a growing digital nomad community. Average internet speed is 28 Mbps, café wifi reliability is fair, and coworking spaces run about $150/month. English proficiency is high.

What is the average salary in Lagos?

The median net monthly salary in Lagos is approximately $261 USD. The income tax rate is around 11%.

How does Lagos compare to New York for cost of living?

Lagos (cost index 32) is 68% cheaper than New York (cost index 100). You could save roughly $1,700/month by moving from New York to Lagos.

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