Cost of Living in Lagos, Nigeria
Nigeria · West Africa
Monthly budget from $610 — full breakdown for 2026.
Budget
$610
/mo
Standard
$1,360
/mo
Comfort
$3,190
/mo
Monthly cost breakdown
| Housing | Food | Transport | Leisure | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budget | $300 | $180 | $50 | $80 | $610/mo |
| Standard | $700 | $360 | $110 | $190 | $1,360/mo |
| Comfort | $1,800 | $680 | $230 | $480 | $3,190/mo |
Data: World Bank, IMF, OECD. Updated daily.
About this city
Africa's largest city with an explosive music scene, Afrobeats culture, and booming tech ecosystem
Internet: 25 Mbps
Safety: 2.8/5
Nomad score: 3.3/5