Lagos, Nigeria
-35% vs Lagos avgAgege is one of the most affordable neighborhoods in Lagos, with a cost of living index of 17.7 — that is -35% compared to the Lagos average. Ranked #20 of 20, it offers some of the lowest costs in the city. Estimated rent for a one-bedroom apartment here is around ₦616,717/month, compared to a range of ₦616,717 in Agege to ₦1,375,753 in Banana Island.
For a typical resident of Agege, housing takes up roughly 29% of monthly expenses. Food and groceries account for about 15%, while transportation costs around 8%. To live comfortably here — meaning rent stays at or below 30% of gross income — you would need an annual salary of approximately ₦24,668,675 before tax.
Salaries in Agege reflect the local cost of living. Based on the neighborhood COLI of 17.7:
After tax and deductions of 31.0% in Nigeria, take-home pay for someone earning ₦24,668,675 would be roughly ₦17,021,386/year. Use the salary converter to calculate an exact figure for your situation, including expat-specific tax adjustments.
Estimated annual deductions on a ₦20,992,093 salary in Agege, Lagos (local employee).
Rates shown are for a local employee. Use the salary converter for expat calculations.
What a $75,000 USD salary in Agege would need to be elsewhere:
| City | Currency | Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| New York | USD | $13,275 |
| London | GBP | £11,424 |
| Dubai | AED | AED 66,425 |
| Neighborhood | COLI | Multiplier | vs Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banana Island | 39.6 | 1.45x | +45% |
| Victoria Island | 36.9 | 1.35x | +35% |
| Ikoyi | 35.5 | 1.30x | +30% |
| Lekki Phase 1 | 33.3 | 1.22x | +22% |
| Chevron Drive | 30.6 | 1.12x | +12% |
See exactly what you need to earn in Agege, Lagos to maintain your lifestyle.
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Agege is one of the more affordable neighborhoods in Lagos. It costs about -35% less than the city average, ranking #20 out of 20 neighborhoods.
The cost of living in Agege is well below the Lagos average. With a multiplier of 0.65x, everyday expenses including rent, food, and transportation are -35% compared to the city baseline.