NAIROBI Vs LAGOS , DETAILED Comparison of DEVELOPMENT, COST OF LIVING, FOOD, LIVABILITY, WEATHER etc

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In this video, I will compare the two cities of Lagos and Nairobi against 8 metrics. Infrastructure, social amenities, weather, cost of living, recreation opportunities, food, safety and economy. By the end of this video I will tell you which city, between Lagos and Nairobi is more livable.
1. Infrastructure.
Both cities have mega construction planned, in progress and some already completed. Lagos has The Lekki Deep Sea Port, The 156km Lagos-Ibadan Standard Gauge Railway, The construction of new international airport terminals in Lagos Airport, Eko Atlantic and Lagos Light Rail. Nairobi is not behind with Konza Technology City, The LAPSSET Corridor Program, Kenya Standard Gauge Railway, Nairobi Mombasa Highway expansion project, the proposed pinnacle towers, Northlands City, the Nairobi Expressway project, Tatu City and the complete Thika Superhighway. Both cities have nice international Airports but in terms of efficiency and physical development Nairobi’s JKIA easily outshines Lagos Murtala Mohammed International Airport. However in terms of traffic the Lagos Airport enjoys more numbers.
Now let’s compare the skylines. Nairobi seems to have more skyscrapers than Lagos. Lagos is more spread out which I think doesn’t serve Lagos well. Nairobi’s huge skyscrapers are really giving Lagos a run for its money. Both cities have big malls but you can’t compare any mall in Lagos to Nairobi’s Two Rivers. Nairobi may be smaller but seems to be more developed, modern and organized. Lagos existing infrastructure and the scope of its ongoing and proposed projects are slightly behind Nairobi and therefore for this round, Nairobi wins.
2. Social Amenities.
Lagos is a megacity at over 30 million in population. Nairobi on the other hand is considerably smaller at 5 million. Nairobi has a lower population density which is 43.22% lower than Lagos. Accessibility of social amenities is therefore better in Nairobi. Nairobi’s smaller population means less strain on the available resources and that is why Nairobi is the winner here.
3. Weather.
Nairobi’s climate is cool and temperate due to high altitude even though it straddles the equator (average is 23° / 14°). Temperatures in Lagos are hot and oppressively humid (average 32° / 24°) Some people might prefer the cold climate of Nairobi and others might prefer the heat of Lagos. It’s a subjective topic. In my opinion Nairobi definitely wins this round.

4. Cost of Living.
Consumer Prices in Lagos are 4.25% higher than in Nairobi (without rent)
Consumer Prices Including Rent in Lagos are 92.47% higher than in Nairobi
Rent Prices in Lagos are 356.53% higher than in Nairobi.
Restaurant Prices in Lagos are 3.25% lower than in Nairobi
Groceries Prices in Lagos are 21.88% higher than in Nairobi
Local Purchasing Power in Lagos is 71.64% lower than in Nairobi
In Nairobi, you pay first month, last month and one month deposit to move into a rental unit. In Lagos, you have to pay 1 - 2 years upfront.
5. Recreational Opportunities.
Lagos is a concrete jungle with little greenery. Nairobi is the Green City in Sun with a lot of greenery and even a forest (Karura Forest) within the city limits.
Lagos being a seaside city has many beautiful beaches unlike Nairobi which is located in the Kenyan Highlands. Nairobi though has a national Park within its limits which I think is quite unique. Both cities have beautiful recreation parks and museums.
Lagos has many higher end nightclubs than Nairobi and Nigerians dress up when they go out. Kenyans are very casual and frankly dress badly.
Lagos wins this round.
6. Food.
If you are a fan of spicy food and seafood then Lagos is the place to be. Nairobi food can be somewhat bland but this is a very subjective topic. Personally I believe the cuisine of Nigeria is simply better. Lagos wins for this one.
7. Safety.
Both of the cities suffer the problem of insecurity but according to official sources, Nairobi is safer with a crime index of 58 against Lagos 65. You are safer walking at night in Nairobi than in Lagos. I guess the Nairoberry label is not accurate comparatively speaking. But it is best to be cautious and alert when in both cities. I declare a draw for this round.
8. Economy.
Lagos is 4 - 5 times the size of Nairobi in both population and physical size. This makes Lagos more rife with opportunities but also more competitive since you are competing with more people. The richest man in Africa, Dangote, is from Nigeria. Nollywood, Africa’s No1 and worlds Number 3 movie industry worth billions of dollars is headquartered in Lagos African Entertainment capital.
All the biggest African Musical artists reside in Lagos they are ranked in Forbes the likes of Davido /Don jazzy/ Wizkid, Burnaboy and many others are very well off financially and outsell every other African artist by a huge margin. I needn’t say more Nigerian Entertainment is enjoying world attention at the moment.
Lagos carries the day.

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