City in Lagos State, Nigeria
Cost of living in Lagos
How much a month costs in Lagos
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $1,500–2,860 (₦2M–3.8M).
Prices in Lagos
Typical 2026 ranges in NGN, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | NGN | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, center (month) | ₦1M–2.5M | $752–1,880 |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside center (month) | ₦400,000–1M | $301–752 |
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | ₦12,000–25,000 | $9.0–18.8 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | ₦90,000–200,000 | $68–150 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | ₦2,500–6,000 | $1.9–4.5 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | ₦12,000–28,000 | $9–21 |
| Cappuccino | ₦3,000–6,000 | $2.3–4.5 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | ₦2,000–4,000 | $1.5–3.0 |
| Getting around | ||
| Public transport, one ride | ₦300–1,500 | $0.2–1.1 |
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | ₦4,000–10,000 | $3.0–7.5 |
| Work and life | ||
| Coworking day pass | ₦8,000–22,000 | $6.0–16.5 |
| Gym membership (month) | ₦40,000–120,000 | $30–90 |
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | ₦8,000–18,000 | $6.0–13.5 |
Value for money: 16/100
A value score of 16/100 means Lagos gives more quality of life per dollar than 15% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 48/100.
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Cost of living across Nigeria
One person, comfortable lifestyle, including rent.
| Place | Comfortable month | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Abuja | $1,350–2,480 | 12/100 |
| Lagos | $1,500–2,860 | 16/100 |
Cheaper alternatives to Lagos
Similar safety, lower cost, in Africa.
| Place | Country | Comfortable month |
|---|---|---|
| Aswan | Egypt | $478–803 |
| Dahab | Egypt | $536–861 |
| Djerba | Tunisia | $674–1,080 |
| Sousse | Tunisia | $674–1,080 |
| Addis Ababa | Ethiopia | $553–921 |
Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Lagos?
About $526–902 on a lean budget, $1,500–2,860 for a comfortable month and $4,130–7,520 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much is rent in Lagos?
A furnished 1-bedroom apartment costs ₦1M–2.5M ($752–1,880) a month in the center and ₦400,000–1M ($301–752) outside it.
How much does food cost in Lagos?
A local meal is ₦2,500–6,000 ($1.9–4.5); a mid-range restaurant is ₦12,000–28,000 ($9–21) per person.
Is Nigeria expensive?
Prices in Nigeria are about 13% of US price levels (World Bank PPP).
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Sources
- ExchangeRate-API open rates
- World Bank: PPP conversion factor
- Nigeria Immigration Service
- Lagos State Government
- Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria
Prices are SoloSquare estimates for 2026, reviewed against official and operator prices where available. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.