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Lagos, Nigeria
Nigeria

Lagos

largest city and former capital of Nigeria

27°C · this month$950/mo15,070,00034 m32 missions from 31 countries
Photo: Ernestblinqz · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Live & travel in Lagos

Monthly budget
$950/mo
Prices vs USA: 21%
Exchange rate
1 USD = 1,346.24 NGN
US travel advisory
Level 3
Homicides / 100k: 15.7
travel.state.gov
Internet access
41%
of people online
Air quality
65.7
PM2.5 (µg/m³)
Official languages
English
Emergency
112 · 199
Plug types
BS 546, BS 1363
Calling code
+234

Estimate for a remote worker (rent + living) from World Bank price levels. Capitals can be higher. · US travel advisory: Jun 11, 2026

Climate by month

Temperature °CRain mm
15°20°25°30°35°31°Jan32°Feb32°Mar32°Apr31°May30°Jun29°Jul28°Aug30°Sep31°Oct31°Nov31°Dec
Best months:JulyAugust

NASA POWER monthly climatology ·Humidity: 86%

Embassies & consulates in Lagos

32 missions from 31 countries

Well-known restaurants, cafés and bars in Lagos

Ordered by how many Wikipedia language editions describe each place. That measures how famous a place is, not how good the food is.

Yellow Chilli Restaurant

Restaurant

Lagos · African cuisine

building in Nigeria

yellowchilling.comMap1 Wikipedia languages

Where to eat in Lagos

Restaurants and cafés
Bars and nightlife
  • Sapperz Bar and Lounge

    Falomo Square Mall, 1 Alfred Rewane Rd

  • Pub Republic

    Lekki - Epe Expy, Lekki Penninsula II 106104, Lagos

  • Beer barn

    32a Admiralty Way, Eti-Osa 106104, Lagos

  • Ab Inbev Ikoyi Pub

    FC4J+65J

  • Cocoon

    190 Awolowo Rd

Source and corrections: Wikivoyage guide to Lagos · CC BY-SA 4.0

Restaurants, cafés and dishes in Nigeria

Frequently asked questions

Where can you eat in Lagos?

The travel guide to Lagos lists Bungalow Restaurant, Samatha's Bistro and Grill, B.A Restaurant Lagos Island, Iya-Eba Restaurant &Bar, and Lagos Kitchen.

Is Lagos safe for travellers?

The U.S. State Department currently rates Nigeria at Level 3. The national intentional-homicide rate is 15.7 per 100,000 people.

How much does it cost to live in Lagos?

Roughly $950 per month for a remote worker, based on Nigeria price levels (21% of US prices).

What is the weather like in Lagos in November?

In November Lagos averages a high of 31°C, a low of 23°C and about 71 mm of rain.

Which embassies and consulates are in Lagos?

32 diplomatic missions, including Benin (Consulate General), Brazil (Consulate General), Cameroon (Consulate General), China (Consulate General), France (Consulate General), Germany (Consulate General), Hungary (Embassy), and India (Consulate General).

Cities in Nigeria

Sources: World Bank (CC BY 4.0), NASA POWER, U.S. Department of State, Wikidata (CC0), Wikimedia Commons, ExchangeRate-API.