Hi, travelling to Nigeria (Lagos) for 6 days after Christmas into new year period. Please can I have an idea of how much to bring (in £) for my stay. This is just really money for entertainment only as my accomodation is covered and im not planning on doing any shopping. BTW, Im not an extravagant person so realistic answers only please.

Thanks

How much do u have?

what sort of stupid question be dis?
have you got unlimited amount of money 2 b askin dat sorta question?

Sometimes asking a question on nairaland is just a waste of time cause you get stupid responses from ignorant people. I asked a sensible question and someone gives a daft response asking if I have unlimited money, wat kind of ignorant response is that When you go to a shop and ask how much something is, does that imply that you have unlimited amounts of money. This is coming from a tourist coming to your country to see and thats the wisest response you can give, shame on you and the impression you create about your country.

If the money is just for enjoyment (food, drinks, petrol etc) about 30,000 Naira (£120) daily is more than enough. Went home two months ago and budgeted 50,000 daily and it was way too much. Food and drink is cheap in Naija. What I found expensive was buying diesel for my folks generator as there is never electricity and buying phone recharge cards!

Udeychop don't waste your time with bad belle people. Dem plenty for Nairaland. If you require any more info on this topic just post a question and I will try my best to answer.

@ Roforofo : Thanks for your very helpful reply. I won't need to buy petrol as I have a friend hosting me, so do you reckon £100/day is sufficient? Also, please give me an idea of how much a meal in a decent restaurant and a night out clubbing would cost? I know its quite hard to quantify but really looking for a general idea of prices. Many thanks.

Sheraton Lagos, 5 people chop and drink tire 75K Naira although we were drinking Star, Gulder and Stout. Of course it would be considerably more if una dey pop Moet or Dom Perignon. I don't have figures for fine wine and champagne as me I be hustler. Was also at Shrine and seriously 10 of una no fit eat and drink 25k naira. Generally doubt you will need more than 50K at most places even the ones that are expensive. In PH went out with 50K and we were drinking with the Governor at Polo club which should give you an idea of how cheap it is!

£5,000 will do u per day.

Udeychop, disregard the cynical replies. £100 per day will be more than enough for eating out, clubbing etc anywhere in Nigeria. I was in Lagos, PH and Abuja. These are our most expensive cities and your budget will cover social activities in all three places. Have a good holiday.

Bross jst come wif £1m. Dat shuld do for 6days. .

Another stupid one here.

Thanks to all those who gave reasonable and appropriate responses. I am looking forward to visiting your beautiful country.

I will say between 5 - 10K for good food and loads of entertainment. Anything more than that is a waste of money

U 2 proud u think say we dey suffer 4 here.9ja sweet pass all this.Just no spend all ur hard earned money on frivolities

@ opmoore - whatever you said, I dont understand, Im not nigerian and i dont understand pidgin English. I dont think ur response is relevant anyway.