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Lagos, Nigeria
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Nigeria's commercial capital; wide gap between expat rents and local wages; volatile naira. Thin sample (21 contributors)
Climate
Rainfall, humidity, and the best months to visit: see the full Lagos climate profile →
Internet speeds
Measured medians from 22,842 real speedtests within 10 km of the city center (Q1 2026) — not advertised ISP numbers.
| Download | Upload | Latency | Tests | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fixed broadband | 47.2 Mbps | 26 Mbps | 20 ms | 10,491 |
| Mobile | 94.8 Mbps | 25.9 Mbps | 40 ms | 12,351 |
Speedtest® by Ookla Global Fixed and Mobile Network Performance Maps, © Ookla. Accessed 2026-07-18. Your building's wiring and ISP plan matter more than the city median. Compare all cities in the Internet Speed Explorer →
Cost of living breakdown
USD converted from local prices at baseline rates (1 USD = 1,358.31 NGN, 2026-06-16). Use the Cost of Living Explorer for live exchange rates.
| 💰 Monthly budgets | USD | Local |
|---|---|---|
| Individual (excl. rent) | $504 | NGN 684,435 |
| Individual all-in (excl. rent + 1BR center) | $1,231 | — |
| Family of 4 (excl. rent) | $1,780 | NGN 2,417K |
| Average net salary (after tax) | $118 | NGN 160,723 |
| 🏢 Rent & property | USD | Local |
|---|---|---|
| 1BR city center | $727 | NGN 987,631 |
| 1BR outside center | $413 | NGN 561,084 |
| 3BR city center | $2,791 | NGN 3,791K |
| 3BR outside center | $1,483 | NGN 2,015K |
| Buy price / sqft — center | $299 | NGN 406,590 |
| Buy price / sqft — outside | $151 | NGN 204,809 |
| 🍽️ Food & dining | USD | Local |
|---|---|---|
| Cheap meal (1 person) | $3.68 | NGN 5,000 |
| Mid-range dinner (2 people) | $50.09 | NGN 68,042 |
| Fast food combo | $7.36 | NGN 10,000 |
| Beef (per lb) | $1.79 | NGN 2,425 |
| Taxi (per mile) | $1.48 | NGN 2,012 |
| ⚡ Utilities & lifestyle | USD | Local |
|---|---|---|
| Basic utilities / mo | $111 | NGN 151,424 |
| Phone plan / mo | $16 | NGN 21,699 |
| Internet / mo | $25 | NGN 34,322 |
| Gym membership / mo | $23 | NGN 31,250 |
| Cinema ticket | $4.42 | NGN 6,000 |
| Preschool / mo | $668 | NGN 907,585 |
| International school / yr | $19,779 | NGN 26,866K |
| New car (Corolla equiv.) | $11,043 | NGN 15,000K |
Visa, taxes & legal in Nigeria
Country-level research that applies to living in Lagos — each row links to the full comparison dashboard.
| Family-law exposure (payer) | Obligation 4/10 · cross-border collection 2/10 — legal detail → |
Location
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Data last updated · Source: Numbeo