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.
#215 of 250
82% below average
Monthly cost, one adult
$ 284
Based on NYC = 100 index
Total does not include Housing — no scraped prices there (N/A)
Lagos is the 215. most expensive of the 250 cities we track — a month here comes to $ 284 for one adult.
Most of that goes on basic grocery basket, which runs 15% above the median city and adds $ 22 a month: chicken breast (1kg) $ 7, beef (1kg) $ 6.
Cheaper here than almost anywhere else is healthcare, 88% below the median: doctor visit (15 min) $ 4, cold medicine (6 days) $ 0.63. You also get off lightly on entertainment, restaurants.
Percentages compare this city against the median of all tracked cities, category by category.
30 prices on this page come from live scrapers (3 sources, observed October 13, 2026 to October 13, 2026). They are free to reuse under CC BY 4.0: credit CostCompass and link this page.
CostCompass (2026). Cost of living in Lagos, Nigeria. Data as of 2026-10-14. https://costcompass.net/living/cities/lagos. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
| Item | Price (USD) | Observations | Last observed | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken Breast (1kg) | 7.34 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Supermart.ng |
| Beef (1kg) | 5.95 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Supermart.ng |
| Fish Fillet (1kg) | 4.84 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Supermart.ng |
| Milk (1 liter) | 2.86 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Supermart.ng |
| Yogurt (150g) | 1.40 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Supermart.ng |
| Cheese (1kg) | 37.27 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Supermart.ng |
| Butter (200g) | 4.80 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Supermart.ng |
| Eggs (12) | 2.48 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Supermart.ng |
| Bread Roll (1pc) | 0.98 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Supermart.ng |
| Pasta (500g) | 0.98 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Supermart.ng |
| Rice (1kg) | 1.08 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Supermart.ng |
| Oats (500g) | 3.27 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Supermart.ng |
| Potatoes (1kg) | 2.41 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Supermart.ng |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | 2.71 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Supermart.ng |
| Bell Peppers (1kg) | 4.89 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Supermart.ng |
| Carrots (1kg) | 2.18 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Supermart.ng |
| Onions (1kg) | 1.66 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Supermart.ng |
| Garlic (1kg) | 4.44 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Supermart.ng |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 0.92 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Supermart.ng |
| Lentils (1kg) | 5.08 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Supermart.ng |
| Canned Tomatoes (400g) | 1.42 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Supermart.ng |
| Sunflower Oil (1L) | 3.87 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Supermart.ng |
| Flour (1kg) | 1.48 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Supermart.ng |
| Sugar (1kg) | 1.84 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Supermart.ng |
| Coffee (250g) | 10.64 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Supermart.ng |
| Water (1.5 liter) | 0.29 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Supermart.ng |
| Orange Juice (1L) | 1.54 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Supermart.ng |
| Fitness Club (Monthly) | 11.29 / month | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Gym Chains |
| Running Shoes (Nike, Adidas) | 36.90 / pair | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Local Shoe Stores (world) |
| Business Shoes (Leather) | 54.97 / pair | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Local Shoe Stores (world) |
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Monthly average costs by category
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