Lagos, Nigeria
-22% vs Lagos avgAjah is a relatively affordable area in Lagos, with a cost of living index of 21.3 — that is -22% compared to the Lagos average. At #15 of 20, it is below the city average in cost. Estimated rent for a one-bedroom apartment here is around ₦740,060/month, compared to a range of ₦616,717 in Agege to ₦1,375,753 in Banana Island.
For a typical resident of Ajah, housing takes up roughly 35% 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 ₦29,602,410 before tax.
Salaries in Ajah reflect the local cost of living. Based on the neighborhood COLI of 21.3:
After tax and deductions of 31.2% in Nigeria, take-home pay for someone earning ₦29,602,410 would be roughly ₦20,366,458/year. Use the salary converter to calculate an exact figure for your situation, including expat-specific tax adjustments.
Estimated annual deductions on a ₦25,261,672 salary in Ajah, Lagos (local employee).
Rates shown are for a local employee. Use the salary converter for expat calculations.
What a $75,000 USD salary in Ajah would need to be elsewhere:
| City | Currency | Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| New York | USD | $15,975 |
| London | GBP | £13,748 |
| Dubai | AED | AED 79,935 |
| 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 Ajah, Lagos to maintain your lifestyle.
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Ajah is one of the more affordable neighborhoods in Lagos. It costs about -22% less than the city average, ranking #15 out of 20 neighborhoods.
The cost of living in Ajah is well below the Lagos average. With a multiplier of 0.78x, everyday expenses including rent, food, and transportation are -22% compared to the city baseline.