Cost of living in Lagos (Nigeria) is 43% cheaper than in Liverpool (United Kingdom)
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Food | + 21% | |||
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Food in Lagos (Nigeria) is 21% more expensive than in Liverpool (United Kingdom) | ||||
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Lagos | Liverpool | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 10,487 ₦ [BM] | 6,891 ₦ [BM] | + 52% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 8,193 ₦ [BM] | 5,844 ₦ [BM] | + 40% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,379 ₦ [BM] | 2,813 ₦ [BM] | - 15% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,462 ₦ [BM] | 1,024 ₦ [BM] | + 43% | |
12 eggs, large | 3,535 ₦ [BM] | 2,822 ₦ [BM] | + 25% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,591 ₦ [BM] | 1,310 ₦ [BM] | + 21% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 7,301 ₦ [BM] | 4,136 ₦ [BM] | + 77% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,157 ₦ [BM] | 1,435 ₦ [BM] | + 50% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,165 ₦ [BM] | 469 ₦ [BM] | + 148% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 577 ₦ [BM] | 1,561 ₦ [BM] | - 63% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 7,943 ₦ [BM] | 6,202 ₦ [BM] | + 28% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 833 ₦ [BM] | 1,352 ₦ [BM] | - 38% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,150 ₦ [BM] | 868 ₦ [BM] | + 32% | |
Housing | - 58% | |||
Housing in Lagos (Nigeria) is 58% cheaper than in Liverpool (United Kingdom) | ||||
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Lagos | Liverpool | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 688,114 ₦ [BM] | 1,937,400 ₦ [BM] | - 64% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 539,552 ₦ [BM] | 1,493,288 ₦ [BM] | - 64% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 61,700 ₦ [BM] | 180,531 ₦ [BM] | - 66% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 512,400 ₦ [BM] | 1,223,459 ₦ [BM] | - 58% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 328,775 ₦ [BM] | 652,042 ₦ [BM] | - 50% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 33,248 ₦ [BM] | 218,277 ₦ [BM] | - 85% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 20,962 ₦ [BM] | 12,692 ₦ [BM] | + 65% | |
40” flat screen tv | 212,210 ₦ [BM] | 249,300 ₦ [BM] | - 15% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 50,156 ₦ [BM] | 50,890 ₦ [BM] | - 1% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 6,411 ₦ [BM] | 3,676 ₦ [BM] | + 74% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,655 ₦ [BM] | 8,846 ₦ [BM] | - 81% | |
Clothes | - 58% | |||
Clothes in Lagos (Nigeria) is 58% cheaper than in Liverpool (United Kingdom) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 14,903 ₦ [BM] | 36,426 ₦ [BM] | - 59% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 15,560 ₦ [BM] | 42,482 ₦ [BM] | - 63% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 45,516 ₦ [BM] | 119,567 ₦ [BM] | - 62% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 45,639 ₦ [BM] | 34,174 ₦ [BM] | + 34% | |
Transportation | - 51% | |||
Transportation in Lagos (Nigeria) is 51% cheaper than in Liverpool (United Kingdom) | ||||
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Lagos | Liverpool | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 6,890,390 ₦ [BM] | 13,516,950 ₦ [BM] | - 49% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 610 ₦ [BM] | 1,099 ₦ [BM] | - 45% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 19,828 ₦ [BM] | 43,469 ₦ [BM] | - 54% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 6,430 ₦ [BM] | 8,340 ₦ [BM] | - 23% | |
Personal Care | - 50% | |||
Personal Care in Lagos (Nigeria) is 50% cheaper than in Liverpool (United Kingdom) | ||||
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Lagos | Liverpool | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,886 ₦ [BM] | 7,207 ₦ [BM] | - 74% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,362 ₦ [BM] | 2,572 ₦ [BM] | + 31% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 16,058 ₦ [BM] | 44,279 ₦ [BM] | - 64% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,469 ₦ [BM] | 2,871 ₦ [BM] | - 49% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 964 ₦ [BM] | 1,102 ₦ [BM] | - 13% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,722 ₦ [BM] | 2,582 ₦ [BM] | - 33% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 689 ₦ [BM] | 2,135 ₦ [BM] | - 68% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 746 ₦ [BM] | 920 ₦ [BM] | - 19% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,228 ₦ [BM] | 8,021 ₦ [BM] | - 47% | |
Entertainment | - 53% | |||
Entertainment in Lagos (Nigeria) is 53% cheaper than in Liverpool (United Kingdom) | ||||
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Lagos | Liverpool | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 12,883 ₦ [BM] | 20,896 ₦ [BM] | - 38% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 8,057 ₦ [BM] | 15,211 ₦ [BM] | - 47% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 22,553 ₦ [BM] | 58,013 ₦ [BM] | - 61% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 28,090 ₦ [BM] | 34,471 ₦ [BM] | - 19% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,642 ₦ [BM] | 7,086 ₦ [BM] | - 63% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,426 ₦ [BM] | 2,900 ₦ [BM] | - 16% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,559 ₦ [BM] | 4,154 ₦ [BM] | - 62% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 174,586 ₦ [BM] | 301,146 ₦ [BM] | - 42% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 49 ₦ [BM] | 186 ₦ [BM] | - 74% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 21,151 ₦ [BM] | 19,208 ₦ [BM] | + 10% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 723 ₦ [BM] | 13,583 ₦ [BM] | - 95% | |
TOTAL | - 43% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 277 prices entered by 33 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 03, 2024.
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