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Cost of Living inLagos, Nigeria
Lagos, Nigeria15.4MLower middle incomeRemote-work friendly
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Purchasing Power vs. United States
Your money goes 7.1x further
Based on GDP per capita (PPP). Nigeria: $8,145/capita.
How Far Your Money Goes
Prices are 68% lower than the global benchmark (New York City = 100).
Overall
3.1x further
Prices are 68% lower than the global benchmark (New York City = 100).
Rent
5.3x further
Prices are 81% lower than the global benchmark (New York City = 100).
Groceries
3.2x further
Prices are 69% lower than the global benchmark (New York City = 100).
Restaurants
3.3x further
Prices are 70% lower than the global benchmark (New York City = 100).
Income Category
Lower Middle
World Bank GNI
GDP per Capita
$8,145
PPP, International $
City Population
15.4M
Monthly Costs
Rent
1BR City Center$500/mo
1BR Outside Center$363/mo
3BR City Center$2,004/mo
3BR Outside Center$1,176/mo
Food
Cheap Meal$3.00
Mid-Range (2 people)$50
Milk (1L)$2.54
Eggs (12)$1.81
Transport
Monthly Pass$36
Gasoline (1L)$0.65
Utilities
Basic (85m² apt)$114/mo
Internet (60+ Mbps)$39/mo
Education
Preschool$670/mo
Intl Primary School$19,718/yr
Child Education
Public-school quality + expat access, alongside international and private school cost — the two paths a relocating family weighs.
Public schools
This describes Nigeria as a whole. Enrollment rules and school quality can vary within the country, so check with schools in Lagos.
Quality
Limited public-school fit
Expat access
Usually not practical for expats
not practicalInstruction
English
Language fit is more manageable.
PISA / outcomes
Qualitative only
Using curated quality notes for now.
Why this quality rating
Nigeria's public-school system is too uneven to treat as a reliable default for internationally mobile families, even though English helps.
Why the expat-access rating looks like this
Resident access can exist, but quality, consistency, and practical fit make the public route usually unattractive for expat families.
❓ Homeschooling
Varies by stateMinimal requirements
Nigeria has compulsory education laws but enforcement is inconsistent. Homeschooling exists in a gray area and is practiced by a growing community, particularly in Lagos and Abuja. No federal framework; some states are more tolerant. WAEC exams available for certification.
Homeschool legality in Nigeria — check current regulations before committing.
Source: User-curated family relocation research (initial seed) (2026-04-14)
International & private schools
2 confirmed schools
1 more suggested by AI, not verified
Typical fee
$17,886/yr
median of 2 schools' published fees
- British1
- American1
American International School of Lagos
AmericanInternational
Confirmed on its own website
Schools' websites are found with Wikidata and OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors), and each is checked on the school's own site.
Childcare & Domestic Help
Current nanny and household-help pricing snapshot for Lagos, Nigeria.
Full-time nanny (5 days)
$350-$550
monthly · confidence 0.65
Live-in / 24-7 nanny
$650-$950
monthly · confidence 0.65
Source: curated family relocation research
Getting Around
The concrete mobility picture for Lagos: airport access, urban transit, and rideshare practicality.
Walkability score: 69/100 (transit supported). This is derived from the verified mobility profile and is used by the walkability gate.
Walkability
69/100
mobility profile transit backbone
Airport
Major international gateway
Murtala Muhammed is Nigeria’s main long-haul air gateway and gives Lagos the country’s strongest aviation access.
Urban transit
BRT, ferry, and bus
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Lagos is still road-heavy, but BRT corridors and ferry links give the city more structured transit than many large African metros.
Rideshare
Uber and Bolt available
Uber and Bolt are practical fallbacks for airport runs and trips outside the BRT and ferry corridors.
Source: User-curated family relocation research (initial seed) (2026-04-14)
Healthcare
System strength, outcome signals, facility coverage, and self-pay visibility in Nigeria.
Method: country metrics come from public system indicators, facility coverage reflects mapped providers we can inventory, direct pricing only reflects observed self-pay pages, and relative care cost can fall back to broad cost-of-living healthcare indices. Sparse pricing does not imply sparse healthcare availability.
26 facilities tracked
Facilities updated 7 months ago
Healthcare system
LimitedCoverage looks thinner, doctor staffing is lighter, and hospital capacity looks tighter weigh on this rating.
Public care
LimitedA visible public hospital footprint help, but public coverage looks thinner and public funding looks lighter.
Private care
LimitedThe private footprint is not very visible yet and self-pay pricing transparency is still sparse weigh on this rating.
UHC coverage
47/100
2023
Physicians
0.38/1k
2023
Hospital beds
0.50/1k
2004
Out of pocket
72%
2023
Outcome signals
Life expectancy
54.6 yrs
2024
Maternal mortality
993/100k
2023
Neonatal mortality
39.0/1k
2024
International patient readiness
LimitedThere is visible specialty depth help, but the private footprint is still thin and price transparency is still sparse.
Pricing transparency
LimitedPublished self-pay prices are scarce and few facilities expose web pages we can verify weigh on this rating.
Facility coverage
Hospital: 26
Self-pay pricing visibility
No verified self-pay prices are published for the tracked facilities in Nigeria yet.
This usually reflects low online price transparency rather than a lack of healthcare providers.
Notable facilities
Rojafia Clinic
Hospital · Emergency
Afonja Eye Clinic
Hospital · Emergency
Best Option Healthcare And Maternity Home
Hospital · Emergency
Cornell Health Laboratory Service
Hospital · Emergency
Gg Able Medical Diaglab
Hospital · Emergency
Faniyet Hospital
Hospital · Emergency
System metrics: World Bank WDI · Updated 2026-11-01
Safety & Governance
Street Safety
Safety Index31/100
Crime Index69/100
Source: Numbeo where a city row is matched; otherwise World Bank WGI and country-level safety context.
Political Stability
Political Stability-2.10
World Bank WGI scale: -2.5 to +2.5.
Wages by Sector
| Sector | Median |
|---|---|
| Administrative & Support Services | — |
| Agriculture & Farming | — |
| Construction | — |
| Education | — |
| Finance & Insurance | — |
| Healthcare & Social Work | — |
| Hospitality & Food Service | — |
| Information & Technology | — |
| Manufacturing | — |
| Mining & Quarrying | — |
| Other Services | — |
| Professional & Scientific Services | — |
| Public Administration & Defence | — |
| Real Estate | — |
| Retail & Wholesale Trade | — |
| Transport & Logistics | — |
2024 annual wages in Lagos, Nigeria · Source: NBS (region-adjusted)
Price Comparison vs. US
beer
$4.63Survey-verified40% cheaper
bread 500g
$4.07Estimated20% more
budget hotel
$109.63Survey-verified202% more
childcare preschool
$670.17Estimated57% cheaper
cinema
$5.69Survey-verified66% cheaper
coca cola
$4.63Survey-verified116% more
eggs dozen
$1.81Estimated62% cheaper
gasoline liter
$14.69Survey-verified1326% more
inexpensive meal
$5.30Survey-verified75% cheaper
internet 60mbps
$38.77Estimated43% cheaper
iphone
$1199.00Estimated20% more
jeans
$23.62Survey-verified54% cheaper
latte
$4.63Survey-verified13% cheaper
luxury hotel
$109.63Survey-verified77% cheaper
mcmeal
$5.30Survey-verified48% cheaper
milk liter
$2.54Estimated108% more
monthly pass
$14.69Survey-verified79% cheaper
nike shoes
$23.62Survey-verified74% cheaper
rent 1br
$282.74Survey-verified84% cheaper
rent 2br
$282.74Survey-verified93% cheaper
rent 3br
$2003.89Estimated37% cheaper
taxi km
$1.63Estimated13% cheaper
utilities basic
$113.97Estimated47% cheaper
Visa Information (US passport)
Short-stay entry
evisa
US passport holders need advance travel authorization or a visa before entry.
Quick comparison FAQ
Structured from the deltas already shown on this page — no invented facts, no extra data sources.
How far does your money go in Lagos compared with the US?
Your money goes about 7.1x further in Lagos than in the US, based on the current PPP estimate.
Is Lagos cheaper or more expensive overall than New York City?
Lagos is cheaper overall than New York City — overall living costs are about 68% cheaper than the global benchmark (New York City) for Lagos.
How does rent in Lagos compare with New York City?
Rent in Lagos is about 81% cheaper than the global benchmark (New York City).
How expensive are groceries and restaurants in Lagos?
Groceries in Lagos are about 69% cheaper than the global benchmark (New York City), and restaurant prices are about 70% cheaper than the same benchmark.
About Lagos
Lagos is Nigeria's commercial capital and the largest city in West Africa, with metropolitan population estimates ranging from 15 to over 20 million spread across the mainland and Lagos Island lagoon system. The city anchors Nigerian banking, tech, film, and music industries, and relocators typically arrive on corporate, oil-sector, or NGO assignments rather than independent moves. Victoria Island, Ikoyi, and Lekki hold the bulk of expat housing and international schools, with costs that rival Manhattan once secure compounds and generators are factored in. English is the working language, the climate is tropical with a long rainy season, and traffic and power reliability remain the dominant daily friction points despite ongoing infrastructure investment.
Tropical climate with high humidity and intense rainy season (June-October)Internet quality inconsistent—4G unreliable, VPN often needed, fiber available in premium areasGrowing expat community with established networks, international schools, and foreign-friendly servicesLow walkability—car-dependent city with chaotic traffic and limited pedestrian infrastructureWorld-class food scene blending Nigerian, Asian, and international cuisines with trendy restaurantsVibrant nightlife with rooftop bars, beach clubs, and live music venues in safe areasCoworking infrastructure developing with spaces like Orange Labs and The Hive in LekkiSafety varies by neighborhood—stick to Lekki, VI, Ikoyi; avoid certain areas, especially after dark
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