Lagos, Nigeria
In Lagos, $10 covers about 25 danfo bus rides across the city, five or six full plates of jollof rice with chicken, or roughly 14 sticks of grilled suya.
Index score 295 (rank 4 of 20) — the full basket totals $16.93, so $10 covers about 59.1% of it.
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The basket
| Item | Lagos | NYC | vs NYC |
|---|---|---|---|
| White bread (500g) | $1.42 | $4.61 | -69% |
| Milk (1L) | $3.14 | $1.44 | +118% |
| Eggs (12) | $2.03 | $5.90 | -66% |
| Bananas (1kg) | $1.23 | $2.10 | -41% |
| Bottled water (1.5L) | $0.42 | $2.50 | -83% |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, store) | $0.50 | $3.21 | -84% |
| Cappuccino (cafe) | $2.80 | $6.09 | -54% |
| White rice (1kg) | $1.20 | $6.64 | -82% |
| Chicken breast (1kg) | $3.79 | $14.41 | -74% |
| Public transit, one-way ticket | $0.40 | $3.00 | -87% |
| Total | $16.93 | $49.90 |
What $10 actually buys here
- About 25 danfo bus rides~$10.00
Weeks of commuting across Lagos at around ₦550 a ride.
- 5 to 6 full plates of jollof rice with chicken~$10.00
Hearty meals from a local buka canteen.
- About 14 sticks of suya~$10.00
Grilled spiced meat from a roadside vendor, enough to feed a small group.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a basic grocery basket cost in Lagos?
$16.93 for a basic grocery basket in Lagos — less than a third of New York City's $49.90.
What can $10 buy in Lagos?
Around 25 danfo bus rides at roughly ₦550 each, or five to six hearty plates of jollof rice with chicken from a local buka canteen.
Is Lagos cheaper than New York for everyday expenses?
Yes — Lagos's index score of 295 means a dollar goes almost three times as far in Lagos as in New York.
How much is a danfo bus ride in Lagos?
About $0.40 per ride — weeks of commuting across the city for the price of a single $10 bill.
What's the cheapest item in Lagos's basket?
Bottled water at $0.42, compared to chicken breast at $3.79 — still the priciest single item, but under $4.
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In New York City, $10 covers a halal-cart chicken-and-rice platter, three subway or bus rides, or a pay-what-you-wish museum ticket — the baseline this whole index is measured against.
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Prices are researched estimates (July 2026), not live data — treat them as illustrative, not exact. See the methodology page for details.