Cost of Living Comparison Between Lagos and Dubai 
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| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Dubai is 78.9% higher than in Lagos (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Dubai is 86.9% higher than in Lagos | |
| Rent Prices in Dubai are 99.7% higher than in Lagos | |
| Restaurant Prices in Dubai are 133.9% higher than in Lagos | |
| Groceries Prices in Dubai are 15.0% higher than in Lagos | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Dubai is 794.9% higher than in Lagos | |
Restaurants | Lagos Edit |
Dubai Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant |
3.21 $ (11.79 AED) |
11.94 $ (43.87 AED) |
+272.2 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course |
45.49 $ (167.09 AED) |
81.68 $ (300.00 AED) |
+79.5 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) |
6.85 $ (25.17 AED) |
9.53 $ (35.00 AED) |
+39.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) |
1.00 $ (3.67 AED) |
12.25 $ (45.00 AED) |
+1,125.2 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
1.68 $ (6.18 AED) |
12.25 $ (45.00 AED) |
+627.9 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) |
2.77 $ (10.16 AED) |
6.08 $ (22.34 AED) |
+119.9 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) |
0.39 $ (1.44 AED) |
1.31 $ (4.82 AED) |
+233.4 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) |
0.25 $ (0.90 AED) |
1.02 $ (3.75 AED) |
+315.2 % |
Markets | Lagos Edit |
Dubai Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) |
12.27 $ (45.08 AED) |
7.52 $ (27.63 AED) |
-38.7 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) |
1.31 $ (4.80 AED) |
1.42 $ (5.22 AED) |
+8.8 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) |
1.02 $ (3.74 AED) |
1.12 $ (4.13 AED) |
+10.5 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) |
2.07 $ (7.60 AED) |
3.25 $ (11.94 AED) |
+57.1 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
2.08 $ (7.65 AED) |
4.33 $ (15.90 AED) |
+107.7 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
2.35 $ (8.62 AED) |
3.84 $ (14.10 AED) |
+63.6 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) |
3.04 $ (11.15 AED) |
4.43 $ (16.29 AED) |
+46.0 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
1.62 $ (5.96 AED) |
1.07 $ (3.91 AED) |
-34.3 % |
| Banana (1 lb) |
1.12 $ (4.12 AED) |
0.87 $ (3.21 AED) |
-22.1 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
0.98 $ (3.59 AED) |
0.84 $ (3.09 AED) |
-14.1 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) |
1.43 $ (5.27 AED) |
0.77 $ (2.82 AED) |
-46.5 % |
| Potato (1 lb) |
1.50 $ (5.52 AED) |
0.49 $ (1.80 AED) |
-67.4 % |
| Onion (1 lb) |
0.87 $ (3.21 AED) |
0.63 $ (2.30 AED) |
-28.4 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) |
1.74 $ (6.38 AED) |
1.67 $ (6.15 AED) |
-3.5 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) |
0.46 $ (1.70 AED) |
0.63 $ (2.31 AED) |
+36.3 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
6.75 $ (24.79 AED) |
13.61 $ (50.00 AED) |
+101.7 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) |
1.05 $ (3.86 AED) |
3.13 $ (11.49 AED) |
+197.4 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
1.40 $ (5.13 AED) |
4.97 $ (18.25 AED) |
+255.7 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) |
1.30 $ (4.76 AED) |
6.26 $ (23.00 AED) |
+383.5 % |
Transportation | Lagos Edit |
Dubai Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) |
0.75 $ (2.77 AED) |
1.91 $ (7.00 AED) |
+152.5 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) |
36.35 $ (133.51 AED) |
81.68 $ (300.00 AED) |
+124.7 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) |
1.45 $ (5.31 AED) |
3.27 $ (12.00 AED) |
+125.9 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) |
3.55 $ (13.03 AED) |
1.31 $ (4.83 AED) |
-62.9 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) |
4.81 $ (17.68 AED) |
8.17 $ (30.00 AED) |
+69.7 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
2.57 $ (9.45 AED) |
3.17 $ (11.63 AED) |
+23.1 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) |
20,244.30 $ (74,357.32 AED) |
33,079.23 $ (121,500.00 AED) |
+63.4 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) |
25,785.73 $ (94,710.98 AED) |
22,571.04 $ (82,903.42 AED) |
-12.5 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Lagos Edit |
Dubai Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment |
35.91 $ (131.91 AED) |
195.09 $ (716.57 AED) |
+443.2 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data |
9.95 $ (36.56 AED) |
56.68 $ (208.17 AED) |
+469.4 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) |
43.31 $ (159.06 AED) |
96.32 $ (353.80 AED) |
+122.4 % |
Sports And Leisure | Lagos Edit |
Dubai Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult |
40.03 $ (147.04 AED) |
88.07 $ (323.48 AED) |
+120.0 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) |
12.56 $ (46.12 AED) |
45.34 $ (166.55 AED) |
+261.2 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat |
6.76 $ (24.81 AED) |
13.61 $ (50.00 AED) |
+101.5 % |
Childcare | Lagos Edit |
Dubai Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child |
88.13 $ (323.72 AED) |
798.05 $ (2,931.25 AED) |
+805.5 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child |
2,157.98 $ (7,926.28 AED) |
14,349.62 $ (52,706.14 AED) |
+565.0 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Lagos Edit |
Dubai Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) |
21.83 $ (80.17 AED) |
56.01 $ (205.74 AED) |
+156.6 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) |
28.54 $ (104.82 AED) |
54.19 $ (199.03 AED) |
+89.9 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
77.93 $ (286.25 AED) |
98.74 $ (362.66 AED) |
+26.7 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes |
60.41 $ (221.89 AED) |
100.00 $ (367.31 AED) |
+65.5 % |
Rent Per Month | Lagos Edit |
Dubai Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre |
966.67 $ (3,550.59 AED) |
2,142.65 $ (7,869.96 AED) |
+121.7 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre |
539.11 $ (1,980.15 AED) |
1,317.95 $ (4,840.83 AED) |
+144.5 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre |
2,256.77 $ (8,289.12 AED) |
4,066.71 $ (14,937.02 AED) |
+80.2 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre |
1,420.40 $ (5,217.13 AED) |
2,824.67 $ (10,375.00 AED) |
+98.9 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Lagos Edit |
Dubai Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
122.85 $ (451.21 AED) |
451.72 $ (1,659.17 AED) |
+267.7 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
23.44 $ (86.09 AED) |
268.43 $ (985.93 AED) |
+1,045.2 % |
Salaries And Financing | Lagos Edit |
Dubai Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
207.21 $ (761.10 AED) |
3,465.37 $ (12,728.30 AED) |
+1,572.4 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 16.33 | 4.83 | -70.4 % |
| Last update: | July 2024 | July 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 96 | 724 |
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