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Lagos vs Port Harcourt

Nigeria vs Nigeria · 443 km apart

Lagos

Nigeria

₦724,579 ($467)

single / month

VS

Port Harcourt

Nigeria

₦628,574 ($406)

single / month

Cheaper overall

Category Breakdown (USD)

ExpenseLagosPort HarcourtCheaper
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant$4.68$4.10Port Harcourt
Three-course meal for two, mid-range$18.72$16.42Port Harcourt
Cappuccino$1.40$1.23Port Harcourt
Monthly groceries (single person)$106$93.02Port Harcourt
Monthly public transport pass$17.16$15.05Port Harcourt
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment$45.24$39.67Port Harcourt
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)$13.10$11.49Port Harcourt
Fitness club membership$13.10$11.49Port Harcourt
Cinema ticket$3.43$3.01Port Harcourt
One-bedroom apartment in city centre$223$190Port Harcourt
One-bedroom apartment outside centre$155$132Port Harcourt
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre$466$396Port Harcourt
Total single-person budget$467$406Port Harcourt
Average net salary$325$285

Verdict

Port Harcourt is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Lagos runs about $467 versus $406 in Port Harcourt — a difference of roughly 13%.

Salary-adjusted, Port Harcourt leaves more disposable income after basic expenses. Both figures are model estimates — see each city page for local-currency detail.

Full cost of living in Lagos  ·  Full cost of living in Port Harcourt

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lagos cheaper than Port Harcourt?
No. Lagos costs an estimated $467 per month for a single person, about 13% more than Port Harcourt at $406.
How far is Lagos from Port Harcourt?
The straight-line distance between Lagos and Port Harcourt is approximately 443 km (275 miles).
Which city has better salaries, Lagos or Port Harcourt?
The estimated average net salary is $325 in Lagos and $285 in Port Harcourt. After living costs, a single person keeps roughly $0 in Lagos versus $0 in Port Harcourt per month.