Lagos, Nigeria

In 2024, a single person living in Lagos needs approximately NGN 789,000/month, covering rent, groceries, transport and utilities. A family of 3–4 typically spends around NGN 1,588,500/month. Lagos is considered a relatively expensive city by global standards.

A 1-bedroom apartment in Lagos costs approximately NGN 550,000/month in 2024. A 3-bedroom apartment runs around NGN 1,100,000/month. Rent has changed +6.4% vs 2023.

Monthly grocery costs for one person in Lagos are approximately NGN 130,000 in 2024. This covers basic supermarket shopping including food and household essentials.

A monthly public transport pass in Lagos costs NGN 22,000 in 2024, covering unlimited bus, metro and tram travel within the city.

Monthly utility costs in Lagos average NGN 55,000 in 2024, covering electricity, heating/cooling, water and internet for a standard apartment.

Lagos is located in Nigeria (Africa). With a 1-bed rent of NGN 550,000/month and total single-person expenses around NGN 789,000/month, it is relatively expensive by global standards.

A typical restaurant meal for one person in Lagos costs approximately NGN 4,000 in 2024. Budget around NGN 32,000/month if dining out a few times a week.

LifeIndexed tracks cost of living data for Lagos from 2022 to 2026. 1-bed rent has increased by 77.5% over this period (from NGN 484,000 in 2022 to NGN 858,880 in 2026). Use the year tabs above to compare costs across years.

To live comfortably in Lagos in 2024, a single person needs approximately NGN 789,000/month. This covers rent (NGN 550,000), groceries (NGN 130,000), transport (NGN 22,000), utilities (NGN 55,000) and dining out occasionally. A family of 3–4 should budget around NGN 1,588,500/month.