Cost of living
Lagos State compared to Bayelsa State
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Overview comparison
Lagos StateBayelsa State
Consumer prices in Lagos State are roughly 38% higher than in Bayelsa State.
Cost of living
| Item | Lagos State | Bayelsa State |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,238 | 615 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,948 | 1,196 |
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| Without rent one person | 632 | 328 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,579 | 801 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 565.28 | 276.3 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,789.48 | 547.66 |
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| Food person | 305 | 222 |
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| Food family | 870 | 589 |
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| Transport person | 205.75 | 34.26 |
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| Transport family | 592.59 | 130.55 |
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| Life expectancy | 69.94 years | 84.26 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Lagos State | Bayelsa State |
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| Lunch Menu | 2.79 | 2.07 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 36.44 | 27.04 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 6.53 | 4.63 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.93 | 1.15 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.27 | 2.09 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.43 | 0.52 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Lagos State | Bayelsa State |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 883.19 | 414.02 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 416.49 | 257.25 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,907.09 | 921.97 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,464.95 | 488.47 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 21.17 | 14.78 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 43 | 24.63 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 36.08 | 29.99 |
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Transportation
| Item | Lagos State | Bayelsa State |
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| Local transport ticket | 16.49 | 21.36 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,498 | 1,494 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 257 | 983 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.58 | 0.61 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 43.27% | 12.09% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 21.36 | 8.71 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.79 | 0.42 |
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Groceries
| Item | Lagos State | Bayelsa State |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 3.23 | 1.62 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.69 | 0.77 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.2 | 1.77 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.02 | 2.89 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.07 | 2.97 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.68 | 5.02 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.74 | 2 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.32 | 0.36 |
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Other
| Item | Lagos State | Bayelsa State |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 38.55 | 19.98 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 6.96 | 7.19 |
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| Doctors visit | 11.12 | 6.52 |
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| Haircut, simple | 2.03 | 1.53 |
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| Brand Jeans | 25.07 | 19.14 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 66.36 | 55.83 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 64.94 | 129.29 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 2,248 | 2,035 |
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