Cost of living
Lagos State compared to Rivers State
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Overview comparison
Lagos StateRivers State
Consumer prices in Lagos State are roughly 33% higher than in Rivers State.
Cost of living
| Item | Lagos State | Rivers State |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,238 | 566 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,948 | 1,433 |
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| Without rent one person | 632 | 254 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,579 | 917 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 565.28 | 301.44 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,789.48 | 688.43 |
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| Food person | 305 | 203 |
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| Food family | 870 | 451 |
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| Transport person | 205.75 | 36.06 |
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| Transport family | 592.59 | 100.03 |
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| Life expectancy | 69.94 years | 65.51 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Lagos State | Rivers State |
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| Lunch Menu | 2.79 | 2.58 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 36.44 | 26.19 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 6.53 | 4.56 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.93 | 0.79 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.27 | 2.2 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.43 | 0.44 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Lagos State | Rivers State |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 883.19 | 363.53 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 416.49 | 290.45 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,907.09 | 1,100.07 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,464.95 | 507.07 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 21.17 | 15.07 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 43 | 28.76 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 36.08 | 30.97 |
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Transportation
| Item | Lagos State | Rivers State |
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| Local transport ticket | 16.49 | 19.32 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,498 | 2,029 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 257 | 1,031 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.58 | 0.59 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 43.27% | 12.68% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 21.36 | 10.51 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.79 | 0.54 |
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Groceries
| Item | Lagos State | Rivers State |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 3.23 | 1.71 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.69 | 0.78 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.2 | 1.92 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.02 | 3.47 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.07 | 2.94 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.68 | 4.04 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.74 | 1.87 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.32 | 0.42 |
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Other
| Item | Lagos State | Rivers State |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 38.55 | 17.8 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 6.96 | 6.67 |
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| Doctors visit | 11.12 | 5.34 |
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| Haircut, simple | 2.03 | 1.23 |
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| Brand Jeans | 25.07 | 23.32 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 66.36 | 58.76 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 64.94 | 124.75 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 2,248 | 1,863 |
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