Nigeria
Live cost-of-living data across 1 city in Nigeria — average cost index 18/100 (New York = 100), ranging from 18 to 18. Sourced by AI, refreshed regularly.
Cost of living by city in Nigeria
Ranked cheapest first. Cost index anchored to New York = 100.
Frequently asked questions
Is Nigeria cheap to live in?
Across 1 cities in Nigeria, the average cost-of-living index is 18 (New York = 100) — from 18 in Lagos to 18 in Lagos. It's meaningfully cheaper than the US and Western Europe.
What is the cheapest city in Nigeria?
Lagos is the most affordable city we track in Nigeria, with a cost-of-living index of 18 (New York = 100) and a 1-bedroom city-center rent around $670/month.
How much does it cost to live in Nigeria per month?
A single person can live comfortably in the cheaper cities of Nigeria for roughly $360–$504/month. Costs scale up toward Lagos. See the full city-by-city breakdown above.
Compare Lagos with anywhere
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