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Lagos vs Ibadan

NG Nigeria NG Nigeria

Lagos, Nigeria compared with Ibadan, Nigeria: cost of living, scores, climate and more.

At a glance

At a glance
NG Lagos NG Ibadan
Country Nigeria Nigeria
Nomad score 4.9 / 10 4.9 / 10
Cost of living $2,208 / mo $1,172 / mo
Internet speed Data unavailable Data unavailable
Weather now 27° / 25°C 28° / 23°C
Air quality (AQI) 69 Moderate 69 Moderate
Community votes 0 0 0 0

Climate averages

Yearly averages of monthly climate data

Climate averages
NG Lagos NG Ibadan
Average high 29.4°C 32°C
Average low 25.3°C 22.9°C
Precipitation 98 mm / mo 86 mm / mo
Sunshine 281 h / mo 260 h / mo
Humidity 82% 78%
Rain days 16.6 / mo 11.9 / mo
Wind speed 18.3 km/h 12.7 km/h

NG Lagos · average high by month

NG Ibadan · average high by month

Air quality

Air quality
NG Lagos NG Ibadan
US AQI 69 69
PM2.5 22.6 µg/m³ 26.3 µg/m³
PM10 27.1 µg/m³ 31.5 µg/m³
Ozone 31 µg/m³ 25 µg/m³
UV index 0.1 0.1

Business & Economy

Scores out of 10

Business & Economy
NG Lagos NG Ibadan
Blockchain & Crypto Adoption 8.5 6.9
Local Payment Services 7.6 6.4
Startup Scene 7.7 5.1

Climate & Environment

Scores out of 10

Climate & Environment
NG Lagos NG Ibadan
Air Conditioning 5.8 5.6
Green Spaces 3.7 5.4
Natural Disaster Risk 4.8 6.2
Noise Pollution 2.7 4.0
Seasonal Variety 3.2 3.6
Weather 4.1 5.3

Connectivity

Scores out of 10

Connectivity
NG Lagos NG Ibadan
Mobile Network Coverage 7.1 6.7
Power Grid Reliability 3.5 3.6
Public WiFi Availability 3.5 2.8
VPN Reliability 6.7 6.6

Cost & Affordability

Scores out of 10

Cost & Affordability
NG Lagos NG Ibadan
Accommodation Cost 5.1 7.7
Cost of Living 5.9 7.7
Currency Stability 2.2 2.2
Entertainment Cost 6.0 7.1
Food & Groceries 6.5 7.9
Gym Membership Cost 5.5 7.0
Transportation Cost 6.7 7.9

Culture & Entertainment

Scores out of 10

Culture & Entertainment
NG Lagos NG Ibadan
Culture 8.4 7.3
Indoors Fun 6.1 4.3
Language Learning Opportunities 6.1 4.9
Local Experiences & Tours 7.5 6.2
Nightlife 8.4 5.4
Outdoors & Nature 5.7 4.9

Digital Nomad Community

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Community
NG Lagos NG Ibadan
Nomad Events & Meetups 3.4 1.8
Nomad Friendly 3.6 3.6
Online Community Presence 3.5 2.3

Digital Nomad Essentials

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Essentials
NG Lagos NG Ibadan
Cafes with WiFi 5.8 4.0
Coworking Spaces Availability 5.9 3.3
Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes 4.8 2.5
Digital Nomad Popularity 3.0 1.6
Internet Speed 6.3 5.5
Local SIM Card Availability 7.5 7.8

Food & Fitness

Scores out of 10

Food & Fitness
NG Lagos NG Ibadan
Fitness Facilities 5.2 4.8
Food Scene 6.8 5.9
Healthy Food Options 4.9 4.4
Yoga Studios 4.1 2.4

Healthcare

Scores out of 10

Healthcare
NG Lagos NG Ibadan
Healthcare 4.3 4.0
Healthcare Affordability 6.0 7.7
Healthcare Quality 3.7 3.5

Legal & Administrative

Scores out of 10

Legal & Administrative
NG Lagos NG Ibadan
Digital Nomad Visa Availability 0.7 0.6
Ease of Business Registration 3.1 3.9
Ease of Opening Bank Account 3.0 3.3
Freedom of Speech 3.8 4.5
Political Stability 3.4 3.7
Tax Friendliness 4.3 5.7
Visa Ease 3.5 3.8

Quality of Life

Scores out of 10

Quality of Life
NG Lagos NG Ibadan
Air Quality 2.9 3.5
Cleanliness 3.3 3.0
Environmental Quality 2.9 3.8
Family Friendly 3.3 4.1
Language Barrier 7.7 6.8
Work-Life Balance 3.8 4.8

Safety & Tolerance

Scores out of 10

Safety & Tolerance
NG Lagos NG Ibadan
Female Friendly 4.1 4.8
Racial Tolerance 6.5 6.1
Safety 3.5 5.0

Transportation

Scores out of 10

Transportation
NG Lagos NG Ibadan
Airport Connectivity 7.5 4.0
Cycling 1.8 2.2
Intercity Travel Options 5.7 5.4
Public Transit 3.3 3.0
Ride-sharing Services 7.2 5.5
Scooter/Bike Rental Availability 1.9 1.8
Walkability 2.8 3.0

Work Environment

Scores out of 10

Work Environment
NG Lagos NG Ibadan
Coworking Quality 5.1 3.6
Freelance Ecosystem 4.9 3.4
Networking Opportunities 6.6 3.5
Remote Job Opportunities 4.5 3.1
Time Zone Favorability 7.5 6.9

Clothing

Local prices in US dollars

Clothing
NG Lagos NG Ibadan
Jeans $18 per pair $13 per pair
Summer Dress $13 per dress $16 per dress
Running Shoes $48 per pair $41 per pair

Dining Out

Local prices in US dollars

Dining Out
NG Lagos NG Ibadan
Dining Out $33 per month $18 per month

Entertainment

Local prices in US dollars

Entertainment
NG Lagos NG Ibadan
Cinema Ticket $5.16 per ticket $4.05 per ticket

Food & Dining

Local prices in US dollars

Food & Dining
NG Lagos NG Ibadan
Coffee $3.32 per cup $2.58 per cup
Beer $1.33 per pint $0.88 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $3.69 per meal $1.84 per meal
Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) $33 per meal $22 per meal
Fast Food Combo $6.27 per meal $4.79 per meal
Apples $3.10 per kg $2.80 per kg
Bread $1.18 per loaf $1.03 per loaf
Water (1.5L bottle) $0.44 per bottle $0.48 per bottle
Milk $2.06 per liter $1.62 per liter
Rice $1.77 per kg $1.33 per kg
Chicken Fillets $5.53 per kg $5.01 per kg
Beef $5.01 per kg $4.05 per kg
Wine (Mid-range) $8.85 per bottle $7.00 per bottle

Groceries

Local prices in US dollars

Groceries
NG Lagos NG Ibadan
Groceries $88 per month $81 per month

Health Insurance

Local prices in US dollars

Health Insurance
NG Lagos NG Ibadan
Health Insurance $11 per month $5.90 per month

Healthcare

Local prices in US dollars

Healthcare
NG Lagos NG Ibadan
Doctor Visit (GP) $18 per visit $11 per visit
Pharmacy (basic meds) $4.05 per purchase $3.32 per purchase

Housing

Local prices in US dollars

Housing
NG Lagos NG Ibadan
Housing $111 per month $63 per month
Apartment (1 bedroom) $479 per month $479 per month
Airbnb (1 month) $1,327 per month $700 per month
Coworking Space $88 per month $33 per month
Coliving Space $258 per month $133 per month

Internet & Mobile

Local prices in US dollars

Internet & Mobile
NG Lagos NG Ibadan
Internet & Mobile $18 per month $8.85 per month

Leisure Activities

Local prices in US dollars

Leisure Activities
NG Lagos NG Ibadan
Leisure Activities $22 per month $11 per month

Personal Care

Local prices in US dollars

Personal Care
NG Lagos NG Ibadan
Haircut $4.42 per visit $2.58 per visit
Laundry $8.85 per kg $0.44 per kg

Services

Local prices in US dollars

Services
NG Lagos NG Ibadan
Mobile Plan $11 per month $8.85 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $29 per month $26 per month
SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) $1.84 one-time $1.11 one-time
Gym Membership $26 per month $15 per month
Tennis Court (Weekend) $7.37 per hour $3.32 per hour

Transportation

Local prices in US dollars

Transportation
NG Lagos NG Ibadan
Transportation $48 per month $26 per month
Taxi Start $1.11 per trip $0.74 per trip
Taxi per km $0.70 per km $0.48 per km
Monthly Transport Pass $33 per month $18 per month
Ride-hailing (5km) $3.54 per trip $3.32 per trip
Gasoline $0.81 per liter $0.85 per liter
Scooter Rental $5.90 per month $11 per month

Utilities

Local prices in US dollars

Utilities
NG Lagos NG Ibadan
Utilities $26 per month $11 per month