Public Transport & Car Costs in Lagos-Nigeria
The average price of a monthly public-transport pass in Lagos-Nigeria, Nigeria is $36. We track 8 items in this category — see the full breakdown below.
All prices in USD; switch currency above the table.
On this page 4 sections
| Section | Description |
|---|---|
| Public Transport & Car Costs in Lagos-Nigeria: price table | 8 items with median prices and high–low ranges. |
| Compare to similar cities | Cities with comparable cost tier and region. |
| Other categories in Lagos-Nigeria | Jump to housing, food, transport, utilities, and more. |
| Transportation FAQs for Lagos-Nigeria | Common questions about pricing, units, and refresh cadence. |
Public Transport & Car Costs in Lagos-Nigeria
Public transport tickets, taxi fares, fuel, and vehicle prices.
| Item | Median | Range (low–high) |
|---|---|---|
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | $0.72 | $0.55 – $1.08 |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | $36 | $27 – $100 |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | $1.22 | $0.56 – $1.64 |
| Taxi 1 km (Standard Tariff) | $2.20 | $1.03 – $2.52 |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | $4.69 | $2.82 – $6.49 |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | $0.80 | $0.52 – $1.00 |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | $20,363 | $13,018 – $25,000 |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | $20,566 | $19,366 – $27,017 |
- One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) $0.72$0.55 – $1.08
- Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) $36$27 – $100
- Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) $1.22$0.56 – $1.64
- Taxi 1 km (Standard Tariff) $2.20$1.03 – $2.52
- Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) $4.69$2.82 – $6.49
- Gasoline (1 Liter) $0.80$0.52 – $1.00
- Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) $20,363$13,018 – $25,000
- Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) $20,566$19,366 – $27,017
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Transportation in Lagos-Nigeria: FAQs
- How much does transportation cost in Lagos-Nigeria?
- The average price of a monthly public-transport pass in Lagos-Nigeria, Nigeria is around $36. See the table above for the full breakdown across 8 items.
- Are these transportation prices in USD?
- Yes — every price on this page is normalized to US Dollars. Use the currency switcher above the table to convert to your local currency.
- How current is the transportation data for Lagos-Nigeria?
- Prices were last refreshed on May 11, 2026. We refresh from public price databases on a scheduled cadence.
- What's not included on this page?
- This page focuses on transportation. For an end-to-end monthly budget — rent + food + utilities + transit — see the Lagos-Nigeria main cost-of-living page.