Cost of Living Comparison Between Split and Lagos 

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Cost of Living in Lagos is 6.8% lower than in Split (excluding rent)
Cost of Living Including Rent in Lagos is 3.6% higher than in Split
Rent Prices in Lagos are 32.7% higher than in Split
Restaurant Prices in Lagos are 17.0% lower than in Split
Groceries Prices in Lagos are 1.7% lower than in Split
Local Purchasing Power in Lagos is 25.9% lower than in Split
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Restaurants
Split Edit Lagos Edit Difference
Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant €15.00 €16.00      +6.7 %
Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) €66.20 €50.00      -24.5 %
Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) €10.00 €7.25      -27.5 %
Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) €4.25 €3.00      -29.4 %
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) €4.75 €3.00      -36.8 %
Cappuccino (Regular Size) €2.45 €2.44      -0.6 %
Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) €3.56 €1.36      -61.9 %
Bottled Water (12 oz) €2.66 €1.06      -60.0 %
Markets
Split Edit Lagos Edit
Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) €1.22 €0.94      -23.0 %
Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) €1.70 €1.00      -40.9 %
White Rice (1 lb) €1.58 €0.63      -60.0 %
Eggs (12, Large Size) €3.54 €3.32      -6.0 %
Local Cheese (1 lb) €5.89 €7.03      +19.3 %
Chicken Fillets (1 lb) €3.52 €3.17      -9.9 %
Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) €6.04 €6.13      +1.4 %
Apples (1 lb) €0.84 €1.15      +37.2 %
Bananas (1 lb) €0.76 €0.57      -25.3 %
Oranges (1 lb) €0.78 €0.97      +23.9 %
Tomatoes (1 lb) €1.03 €1.06      +3.8 %
Potatoes (1 lb) €0.56 €0.89      +59.0 %
Onions (1 lb) €0.47 €0.84      +77.3 %
Lettuce (1 Head) €1.18 €1.15      -2.8 %
Bottled Water (50 oz) €1.12 €0.35      -68.6 %
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) €8.00 €6.00      -25.0 %
Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) €1.51 €1.44      -4.8 %
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) €1.98 €2.20      +11.2 %
Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) €5.20 €5.50      +5.8 %
Transportation
Split Edit Lagos Edit
One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) €1.00 €1.50      +50.0 %
Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) €35.00 €30.00      -14.3 %
Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) €3.32 €5.00      +50.6 %
Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) €2.99 €1.45      -51.6 %
Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) €26.34 €15.00      -43.1 %
Gasoline (1 Liter) €1.56 €1.72      +9.9 %
Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) €23,488.00 €30,043.00      +27.9 %
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) €22,098.00 €32,035.00      +45.0 %
Utilities (Monthly)
Split Edit Lagos Edit
Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) €194.03 €131.25      -32.4 %
Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) €17.60 €19.00      +8.0 %
Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) €35.37 €34.60      -2.2 %
Sports And Leisure
Split Edit Lagos Edit
Monthly Fitness Club Membership €54.09 €48.33      -10.6 %
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) €12.12 €25.00      +106.2 %
Cinema Ticket (International Release) €8.00 €5.75      -28.1 %
Childcare
Split Edit Lagos Edit
Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child €550.72 €475.00      -13.7 %
International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child €11,350.00 €9,987.00      -12.0 %
Clothing And Shoes
Split Edit Lagos Edit
Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) €76.11 €72.50      -4.7 %
Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) €30.35 €40.33      +32.9 %
Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) €98.00 €65.00      -33.7 %
Men's Leather Business Shoes €82.22 €92.50      +12.5 %
Rent Per Month
Split Edit Lagos Edit
1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre €899.33 €1,037.50      +15.4 %
1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre €639.67 €975.00      +52.4 %
3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre €1,786.67 €2,166.67      +21.3 %
3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre €1,161.50 €1,775.00      +52.8 %
Buy Apartment Price
Split Edit Lagos Edit
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre €586.73 €328.50      -44.0 %
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre €411.50 €403.91      -1.8 %
Salaries And Financing
Split Edit Lagos Edit
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) €1,433.68 €1,100.00      -23.3 %
Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) 3.49 3.54      +1.5 %
Last update: 3 June 20268 June 2026
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