How much does it cost to travel to Lagos? (2026)
Budget, mid-range and luxury daily estimates for Lagos, in USD and NGN.
Daily and weekly costs
| Tier | Per day (USD) | Per day (NGN) | 7 days (USD) | 7 days (NGN) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BudgetHostel bed, cheap meals, public transport | $15 | NGN 23,000 | $105 | NGN 160,000 |
| Mid-rangeThree-star hotel, restaurants, some taxis | $35 | NGN 53,000 | $245 | NGN 370,000 |
| LuxuryFour- or five-star hotel, dining out | $70 | NGN 110,000 | $490 | NGN 740,000 |
Every amount in this table is an estimateestimate, derived from the World Bank price level for Nigeria rather than quoted by any seller.
How this is calculated
A US baseline of 90, 210 and 450 USD a day for the three tiers is multiplied by the price level of Nigeria (0.12844111930897265, World Bank 2025) and by a city-size factor of 1.25, then rounded to the nearest 5 dollars. Local amounts use the World Bank exchange rate of 1518.38094813368 NGN to the dollar, rounded to two significant digits.
These are modeled estimates, not quoted prices. Read the full formula on the methodology page.
Sample prices in Lagos
Typical prices, every one an estimateestimate rather than a quoted price.
Budget guesthouse room (per night)
estimate for a basic private room
$18
Mid-range hotel room (per night)
estimate for a comfortable independent hotel
$45
Cheap local meal
estimate for street food or a simple canteen meal
$4
Restaurant meal
estimate for a sit-down meal at a mid-range restaurant
$15
Local transport ride
estimate for a short taxi or ride-hailing trip
$3
Coffee
estimate for a cafe-style coffee
$2
Attraction entrance fee
estimate for a museum or paid sightseeing site
$10
Prepaid SIM card with data
estimate for a starter SIM with a basic data bundle
$8
Where the money goes
At the budget level of $15 a day, most spending goes toward basic lodging, simple local meals, and short local transport trips. The mid-range figure of $35 a day allows for a more comfortable room, restaurant meals instead of street food, and more frequent taxi or ride-hailing use, while the luxury tier of $70 a day covers upgraded hotels, regular restaurant dining, and less price-conscious transport choices. Over a full week these differences compound into the $105, $245, and $490 totals.
The off-season months of March, April, and June tend to offer the lowest prices and the smallest crowds, making them the cheapest stretch of the year to visit. All figures here are estimates based on typical costs for the country and city, and actual prices will vary by neighborhood, season, and individual spending habits.
Cheapest months by climate demand: Mar, Apr and Jun.
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Sources
- GeoNames city database — CC BY 4.0, fetched September 14, 2026
- World Bank price level and exchange rate — CC BY 4.0, data year 2025
AI-written interpretation reviewed against the data above — claude-sonnet-5, generated September 21, 2026. Every number on this page comes from a dataset named here; the formulas are public.