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Cities/Lagos

Lagos

Nigeria

Nigeria's mega-city and West Africa's economic engine, a chaotic, creative powerhouse with Afrobeats culture, a booming tech scene, and relentless entrepreneurial energy.

Population: 14.4M
Avg Income: $ 7K/yr
Avg. Temp: 27°C
Area: 1,171 km²
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14
Very Affordable

#236 of 250

72% below average

Est. Monthly Cost

$ 532

Based on NYC = 100 index


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Cost Breakdown

Monthly average costs by category

Housing

$ 243

per month

Food & Groceries

$ 50

per month

Restaurants

$ 138

per month

Transportation

$ 31

per month

Utilities

$ 34

per month

Entertainment

$ 23

per month

Healthcare

$ 2

per month

Clothing

$ 10

per month