Makild nomad city guide

Lagos, Nigeria

Compare Lagos, Nigeria for nomads: rent, monthly living cost, internet, safety, visa practicality, seasons and scenic places.

Coast
Monthly estimateINR 1,32,300
Studio rentINR 42,000-INR 80,000
Internet85 Mbps
Safety56/100
Air qualityPolluted periods (47)
PowerOutage risk (32)
CoworkingSome workable spots (65)
Best seasonDec-Mar
Minimum stay1-6 months

Nomad fit in Lagos

Lagos is listed in Makild's nomad travel table for people comparing rental cost, internet practicality, visa planning, safety, local transport and seasonal comfort before choosing a medium-stay destination.

The central rental areas tracked for this guide are Lagos central districts. A typical studio or compact 1BHK range is 35-70 sqm, with deposit expectations around 1 month and common lease flexibility of 1-6 months.

Scenic places and lifestyle

Coast, old town, seasonal nature trips

Coastal scenery, beaches, and water-based day trips.

The best timing is usually Dec-Mar. Watch out for peak heat/rainy season when planning longer stays.

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Remote-work lifestyle

These Makild planning scores summarize day-to-day livability for remote work in Lagos. They are comparison estimates, so verify critical items like healthcare, power backup, water, and safety before booking.

Cleanliness
Challenging (37)
Crime rate
Moderate (45)
Air quality
Polluted periods (47)
Power reliability
Outage risk (32)
Mobile data / eSIM
Strong mobile data (72)
Coworking / cafe work
Some workable spots (65)
Healthcare access
Basic access (48)
English usability
Manageable (58)
Walkability / transit
Manageable (67)
Airport access
Good airport access (75)
Accommodation availability
Some monthly options (68)
Payment/card friendliness
Cards easy (98)
Food delivery / convenience
Good delivery/apps (76)
Social / nomad community
Small community (53)
Noise comfort
Moderate noise (74)
Tap water / water quality
Bottled safer (45)
Political/civil stability
Disruption risk (50)

Cost breakdown

Rent range
INR 42,000-INR 80,000 / month
Food estimate/person
INR 28,500 / month
Utilities + WiFi
INR 8,700 / month
Cab estimate
INR 280 per 5 km
Flight from Mumbai
INR 73,000 roundtrip estimate, 9-15h one stop

Common food prices

These are planning estimates for everyday grocery and casual meal costs in Lagos, derived from the city food baseline. Check local grocery apps and markets before booking a longer stay.

Eggs
INR 210 / 12 eggs
Chicken breast
INR 530 / kg
Rice
INR 115 / kg
Milk
INR 135 / litre
Local lunch
INR 300 / meal
Cafe coffee
INR 150 / cup

Country context

Country
Nigeria
Airport code
LOS
GDP per person estimate
$9,000
City conservatism estimate
55/100

All table data for Lagos

Cost and housing

Monthly estimate/person
INR 1,32,300
Studio/1BHK rent range
INR 42,000-INR 80,000 / month
Average rent
INR 61,000
Rent per sq ft/month
INR 107 / sq ft
Apartment size
35-70 sqm
Average apartment size
53 sqm / 570 sq ft
Deposit
1 month
Minimum contract
1-6 months
Areas to start with
Lagos central districts

Food and daily life

Food/month expected/person
INR 28,500
Common food basket
Eggs INR 210, chicken INR 530/kg, rice INR 115/kg, milk INR 135/L
Eggs
INR 210 / 12 eggs
Chicken breast
INR 530 / kg
Rice
INR 115 / kg
Milk
INR 135 / litre
Local lunch
INR 300 / meal
Cafe coffee
INR 150 / cup
Cab estimate
INR 280 per 5 km
Utilities
INR 7,000 / month
Home Wi-Fi
INR 1,700 / month
Internet speed
85 Mbps

Travel and seasons

Airport code
LOS
Flight from Mumbai
INR 73,000 roundtrip estimate, 9-15h one stop
Flight duration estimate
~12h one-way
Airport distance
15.9 km from city coordinate
Best season
Dec-Mar
Avoid / bad season
Peak heat/rainy season
Scenic places
Coast, old town, seasonal nature trips
Scenic description
Coastal scenery, beaches, and water-based day trips.

Lifestyle and scoring

Decision score inputs
INR 1,32,300/month, 85 Mbps, 56/100 safety
General safety estimate
56/100
Women safety estimate
61/100
City conservatism estimate
55/100
Beach access
Yes
Development estimate
Emerging (50)
Cleanliness
Challenging (37)
Crime rate
Moderate (45)
Air quality
Polluted periods (47)
Power reliability
Outage risk (32)
Mobile data / eSIM
Strong mobile data (72)
Coworking / cafe work
Some workable spots (65)
Healthcare access
Basic access (48)
English usability
Manageable (58)
Walkability / transit
Manageable (67)
Airport access
Good airport access (75)
Accommodation availability
Some monthly options (68)
Payment/card friendliness
Cards easy (98)
Food delivery / convenience
Good delivery/apps (76)
Social / nomad community
Small community (53)
Noise comfort
Moderate noise (74)
Tap water / water quality
Bottled safer (45)
Political/civil stability
Disruption risk (50)
City population
15,388,000
City coordinates
6.45407, 3.39467

Country and source context

Country
Nigeria
Country code
NG
Country cities tracked
152
Country GDP
$80B
GDP per person estimate
$9,000
Country conservatism estimate
55/100 city signal
Women per 100 men
Estimate pending
GeoNames ID
2332459
Search phrase
Lagos Nigeria Coast, old town, seasonal nature trips
Data quality
curated
Sources
Makild curated baseline | https://download.geonames.org/export/dump/cities5000.zip | https://download.geonames.org/export/dump/countryInfo.txt | https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv

Complete destination record

City
Lagos
Country Code
NG
Country
Nigeria
Iata
LOS
Rent Low
42000
Rent High
80000
Internet
85
Food Daily
1900
Cab5km
280
Utilities
7000
Wifi
1700
Flight Inr
73000
Flight Time
9-15h one stop
Area
Lagos central districts
Size
35-70 sqm
Deposit
1 month
Minimum
1-6 months
Best Season
Dec-Mar
Avoid Season
Peak heat/rainy season
Safety
56
City Conservative
55
Country Gdp Pc
9000
Country Gdp B
80
Title Name
Lagos, Nigeria
Scenic
Coast, old town, seasonal nature trips
Scenic Description
Coastal scenery, beaches, and water-based day trips.
Average Rent
61000
Average Sqm
53
Monthly Estimate
132300
Search Phrase
Lagos Nigeria Coast, old town, seasonal nature trips
Latitude
6.45407
Longitude
3.39467
Population
15388000
Geo Name Id
2332459
Airport Distance Km
15.935061514555148
Data Quality
curated
Sources
Makild curated baseline | https://download.geonames.org/export/dump/cities5000.zip | https://download.geonames.org/export/dump/countryInfo.txt | https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv
Timezone
Africa/Lagos

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