Cost of living in Lagos is 50% higher than in Lamin (without rent).
Rent in Lagos is 259% more expensive than in Lamin.
Cost of living including rent in Lagos is 118% higher than in Lamin.
Food in Lagos is 4% more expensive than in Lamin.
Transport in Lagos is 884% more expensive than in Lamin.
| Lagos | Lamin | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Lagos | Lamin | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
2.98 $ | 4.56 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 45.7 $ | 61.6 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 6.78 $ | 6.62 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.96 $ | 3.43 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.55 $ | 2.17 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.38 $ | 1.74 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.95 $ | 1.56 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.46 $ | 0.54 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.14 $ | 1.81 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.07 $ | 1.92 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.65 $ | 6.59 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.98 $ | 3.36 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.29 $ | 5.18 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.7 $ | 1.82 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.59 $ | 1.33 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.38 $ | 1.95 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.46 $ | 0.97 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.89 $ | 0.92 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.3 $ | 0.49 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 0.5 $ | 1.17 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 6.01 $ | 7.24 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.99 $ | 1.53 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 1.28 $ | 1.98 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.68 $ | 0.18 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 36.5 $ | 6.6 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.71 $ | 0.99 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 18.9 $ | 7.36 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 9.95 $ | 12.6 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 1.31 $ | 3.42 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 1.03 $ | 2.85 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 0.42 $ | 1.55 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 0.45 $ | 1.27 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
24.3 $ | 37 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
37.4 $ | 57.2 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
39.8 $ | 48.4 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 476 $ | 81.8 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,225 $ | 145 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 810 $ | 92.1 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 2,211 $ | 257 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,328 $ | 1,460 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 253 $ | 1,144 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 180 $ | 58.2 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 16.26 % | 10.11 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 40.4 $ | 25.4 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 6.4 $ | 3.65 $ |
| Haircut | 2.06 $ | 3.71 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 77.5 $ | 73.4 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 21.6 $ | 43.5 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 82 $ | 83 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 2,307 $ | 2,972 $ |