Living in Lagos

Lagos

Textiles, spices and afrobeats
Photo by Nupo Deyon Daniel
59
Score

Lagos is one of the fastest growing cities in Africa. With plenty of markets to explore, like the well-known Balogun, you'll find everything from textiles to exotic spices.

For catching spectacular views, head to the Lekki Conservation Centre and take a walk on the longest canopy walkway in Africa or relax on sun-soaked beaches, where people love to gather.

This city also has a love for music, with Afrobeat filling the warm air.

Relish in local dishes like Pounded Yam and Egusi Soup, and feel the warm hospitality of the locals.

The Good

  • 🎉 Good nightlife
  • 😋 Decent food options
  • 🍜 Streetfood
  • ☀️ Fantastic weather

The Bad

  • 👮 Not the safest
  • 🚘 Traffic
  • 🗑️ Pollution
  • 🚶 Not walkable
  • 🥴 Can get a little rowdy
  • 🤼 Crowded

Living costs

Estimated Monthly Living Cost
Lagos
Cheapest () Costliest ()
Nigeria
0%
cheaper than Nigeria median
38th
Cheapest out of 291 RoamRank places
  • The average salary in Lagos is
  • It's about 418% cheaper to live in Lagos than it is Liverpool
  • You can expect to spend around $610.91 per month living here

Work

Internet
60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data
PAYG Sim Card
30 Day / Unlimited Data
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Airalo eSim
Global eSims for Instant Connectivity
Buy
Coffee
Regular (8-10oz)
Co-Working Space
Per Month
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Living

Apartment (1 bed)
Median Rent Per Month
Apartment (2 beds)
Median Rent Per Month
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Airbnb (2 beds)
Median Rent Per Month
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Utilities
Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage Collection Per Month
Water
0.33 liter bottle

Leisure

Meal
Cheap Restaurant
Meal for 2
Mid Range Restaurant
Local Beer
330ml Bottle
Cocktail
Standard Measure
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Bottle of Wine
Mid range
Gym Membership
Per Month
Cigarettes
20 pack
Cinema
Admission Per Person
  • Prices are estimates and should be used as a guide only. We accept no responsibility for inaccuracies in data.
  • Prices adjusted to reflect exchange rates as of 3rd Jun 2026

Safety

Unsafe

Lagos has high crime rates, including theft and violence, and safety can vary significantly by area.

Internet speed

Poor

Download
17Mbps
Upload
9.4Mbps
Latency
37.4ms
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Time difference

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When to visit

Current weather
The weather in June is hot with temperatures around 33°

Average temperatures

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