🇵🇹 Cost of Living in Lagos
How much you'll actually spend — not what travel blogs tell you
Monthly budget · Single · city center
$1,984/mo
Just you and your questionable life decisions
The real monthly damage
Rent — the biggest line item
Source: Numbeo. Prices in USD unless toggled.
Grocery prices — the supermarket reality check
Eating out — because you won't cook every night
Getting around — or trying to
30-day trial run
What a month-long scouting trip costs before you commit to anything permanent.
Lagos vs. similar cities
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to live in Lagos?▼
A single person can expect to spend about $1,984/month in Lagos, including rent in the city center, groceries, transport, and utilities. Couples need roughly $2,570/month.
What is the average salary in Lagos?▼
The average monthly net salary (after tax) in Lagos is about $1,292, according to Numbeo data.
Is Lagos expensive compared to other cities?▼
Compared to similar cities: Prague ($2,032/mo), Warsaw ($1,993/mo), Tenerife ($2,042/mo), Bilbao ($2,147/mo), Porto ($1,940/mo). Lagos comes in at $1,984/mo for a single person.
Cost data sourced from Numbeo. Updated periodically.