Lagos State Cost Of Living - What Is The Cost Of Living In Lagos, Nigeria
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Numerous individuals have been inquiring about the cost of living in Lagos. The expenses of living in Lagos can vary based on an individual’s preferences. Lagos is a highly renowned city in Africa, known for being the hub of the movie industry, music scene, and African nightlife, which makes it an attractive place to reside. Here is a breakdown of the items and their corresponding costs in Lagos.
| Food | Update prices | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,292 ₦ | ||
| Combo meals in fast food restaurants (big mac meal or similar) | 4,192 ₦ | ||
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,003 ₦ | ||
| 1 litre (1 qt.) of whole-fat milk | 1,386 ₦ | ||
| 12 eggs, large | 1,146 ₦ | ||
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,004 ₦ | ||
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,070 ₦ | ||
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,348 ₦ | ||
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 980 ₦ | ||
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 488 ₦ | ||
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,488 ₦ | ||
| 2 litres of Coca-Cola | 630 ₦ | ||
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 559 ₦ | ||
| Housing | Update prices | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in an expensive area | 1,451,630 ₦ | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in a normal area | 635,884 ₦ | ||
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas …) for 2 people in an 85m2 flat | 72,196 ₦ | ||
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in an expensive area | 480,730 ₦ | ||
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in a normal area | 299,870 ₦ | ||
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas …) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 60,517 ₦ | ||
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 19,853 ₦ | ||
| 40” flat screen tv | 101,757 ₦ | ||
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, Panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 33,660 ₦ | ||
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,775 ₦ | ||
| 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 sports 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 cvs (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 6,689,310 ₦ | ||
| 1 litre (1/4 gallon) of gas | 174 ₦ | ||
| Monthly ticket public transport | 10,020 ₦ | ||
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 5,999 ₦ | ||
| Personal Care | Update prices | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, firenado, 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 haircuts in ex-pat area of the city | 2,153 ₦ | ||
| Entertainment | Update prices | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in a neighbourhood pub | 8,632 ₦ | ||
| 2 tickets to the movies | 6,047 ₦ | ||
| 2 tickets to the theatre (best available seats) | 8,332 ₦ | ||
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the ex-pat area, including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 19,865 ₦ | ||
| 1 cocktail drink in the downtown club | 4,405 ₦ | ||
| Cappuccino in ex-pat area of the city | 1,372 ₦ | ||
| 1 beer in a 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 the business district | 34,641 ₦ | ||
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 524 ₦ | ||
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