Lagos ranks 2nd of 3 priced cities in Nigeria on cost — $797 a month in essentials, 374% above Kano, the cheapest. The average net salary of $118 covers that 0.1×. 124.9 men per 100 women aged 20–39, measured at city level. PM2.5 averages 29.8 µg/m³ a year, 6× the WHO guideline of 5. Aug averages 26°C, Mar 28°C.
Monthly cost breakdown
Rent outside centre plus utilities, groceries, dining and local transport make up the essentials figure. Not a full lifestyle budget.
| Item | Monthly USD |
|---|---|
| Rent, 1-bed outside centre | $412 |
| Rent, 1-bed city centre | $725 |
| Groceries | $100 |
| Dining out | $130 |
| Utilities | $136 |
| Local transport | $19 |
| Essentials / mo | $797 |
| Avg net salary | $118 |
| Rent, 3-bed outside centre | $1,479 |
| Rent, 3-bed city centre | $2,784 |
Single person, USD. Data updated July 29, 2026.
Everyday prices
What single items cost in Lagos, in USD. The monthly figures above are built from these.
Eating out
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $3.67 |
| Meal for 2, mid-range, three courses | $50.00 |
| McMeal at McDonald's | $7.34 |
| Cappuccino, regular | $2.82 |
| Domestic beer, 0.5 L draught | $1.00 |
| Imported beer, 0.33 L bottle | $2.00 |
| Coke/Pepsi, 0.33 L | $0.45 |
| Water, 0.33 L bottle | $0.26 |
Groceries
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Milk, 1 L | $3.13 |
| White bread, 500 g | $1.43 |
| White rice, 1 kg | $1.21 |
| Eggs, 12 | $2.04 |
| Local cheese, 1 kg | $3.49 |
| Chicken fillets, 1 kg | $3.82 |
| Apples, 1 kg | $1.64 |
| Bananas, 1 kg | $1.24 |
| Tomatoes, 1 kg | $1.29 |
| Potatoes, 1 kg | $1.33 |
| Onions, 1 kg | $1.31 |
| Water, 1.5 L bottle | $0.43 |
Transport & bills
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| One-way ticket, local transport | $0.40 |
| Monthly transit pass | $19.08 |
| Taxi start | $0.66 |
| Taxi, 1 km | $0.92 |
| Gasoline, 1 L | $0.84 |
| Basic utilities, 85 m² flat | $111.22 |
| Internet, 60 Mbps+ | $25.17 |
| Mobile plan, monthly | $15.93 |
Leisure
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Gym, monthly | $22.93 |
| Cinema, one seat | $4.40 |
Dating-age sex ratio
Lagos has 124.9 men per 100 women aged 20–39 (city level). That is the 3rd-highest of 8 Nigeria cities we track. Nigeria's national figure is 103.5, so Lagos runs 21 above the country as a whole.
A supply figure, 20–39. The dating-pool model is in Pro.
Climate & air
Ten-year monthly means, 2015–2024 — a climate profile, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg | Feels | Humidity | Cloud | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27.5°C | 32°C | 79% | 45% | 20 mm |
| Feb | 28.3°C | 33.5°C | 83% | 53% | 40 mm |
| Mar | 28.4°C | 33.7°C | 84% | 72% | 87 mm |
| Apr | 28.4°C | 33.7°C | 84% | 73% | 90 mm |
| May | 27.9°C | 33.2°C | 85% | 78% | 179 mm |
| Jun | 26.6°C | 31.3°C | 87% | 84% | 301 mm |
| Jul | 25.8°C | 29.6°C | 87% | 83% | 221 mm |
| Aug | 25.5°C | 29°C | 88% | 82% | 148 mm |
| Sep | 25.9°C | 30.1°C | 88% | 83% | 214 mm |
| Oct | 26.8°C | 31.9°C | 86% | 77% | 201 mm |
| Nov | 27.8°C | 33.3°C | 85% | 60% | 76 mm |
| Dec | 27.8°C | 32.6°C | 80% | 40% | 23 mm |
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