Nigeria
Cost of Living in Lagos
Monthly Total
$1,285
$22,488
Housing (1BR Mid-range)
$417
Daily Spend (ex. rent)
$29
Based on a typical lifestyle for international residents: 1BR furnished apartment, mix of cooking/eating out, rideshare transportation, moderate entertainment. Last updated: 3/31/2026.
Monthly Cost Breakdown
Housing (Rent)
1BR furnished apartment in mid-range neighborhood
$417
$7,298
Utilities
Electric, water, gas, and internet
$141
$2,468
Groceries
Groceries from supermarkets
$94
$1,645
Dining Out
Mix of casual restaurants, ~12 meals/month
$36
$630
Transportation
Rideshare (Uber/Didi), ~30 rides/month
$360
$6,300
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Entertainment, occasional cleaning service
$154
$2,695
Healthcare
Basic private health insurance
$50
$875
Phone & Subscriptions
Phone plan and streaming subscriptions
$32
$560
Monthly Total
$1,285
$22,488
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