Verdict: Lagos is 22% cheaper — saving you $265/month ($3,180/year)
Lagos ($930/mo)
Sapporo ($1,195/mo)
1BR Apartment (Center)
$600
$550
1BR Apartment (Outside)
$300
$370
Cheap Meal
$3
$6
Mid-Range Meal
$10
$16
Transit Pass
$20
$50
Utilities
$70
$140
Internet
$30
$35
Groceries
$120
$240
CategoryLagosSapporoDifference
1BR Apartment (Center)$600$550+$50
1BR Apartment (Outside)$300$370$-70
Cheap Meal$3$6$-3
Mid-Range Meal$10$16$-6
Transit Pass$20$50$-30
Utilities$70$140$-70
Internet$30$35$-5
Groceries$120$240$-120
Total Estimated$930$1,195$265 (22%)

Safety Index

Lagos: 30/100

Sapporo: 92/100

Average Monthly Salary

Lagos: $500

Sapporo: $2,200

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lagos cheaper than Sapporo?

Lagos is approximately 22% cheaper.Lagos costs around $930/month vs Sapporo at $1,195/month. That is a saving of $265/month ($3,180/year).

Which city has cheaper rent — Lagos or Sapporo?

Sapporo has cheaper rent.Lagos charges $600/month for a city-center 1BR, while Sapporo is $550/month.

Which city is safer — Lagos or Sapporo?

Sapporo is safer, with a safety index of 92/100 vs 30/100.