Lagos Is More Expensive Than LA, Dubai And Miami — Travel Blogger Tom Says After Visiting A Lagos Restaurant

Travel blogger Tom, popularly known as TravelTomTom, has expressed surprise at the prices of food and drinks at what he described as one of the most expensive restaurants in Lagos.

Tom, who recently visited the restaurant, compared some of its prices with what he said he had encountered in cities such as Miami, Dubai and Los Angeles.

Sharing his experience in a video, the travel blogger said he paid $22 for a smoothie bowl, which he described as relatively small for its price.

“If I tell you how much I paid for this smoothie bowl, you’re going to be shocked because I made it to the most expensive restaurant in all of Lagos. I’ll show you the menu in a second, but this was $22, and it’s a bit tiny, to be really honest,” he said.

Tom went on to examine the restaurant’s menu, drawing attention to the ₦25,000 price tag for pomegranate juice.

“You know that means 20 US dollars for a juice,” he said.

Reacting to the cost, he jokingly suggested that the restaurant could be popular with expatriates and embassy officials.

“I guess this is one of the restaurants where embassy people literally come to spend probably your tax money,” he said.

The travel blogger also highlighted some of the breakfast options, noting that one of them cost about $30.

He was particularly surprised by the price of avocado on toast, which he said was also priced at $30.

“I think that’s more expensive than in Miami, in Dubai, in LA. No, this is Lagos, Nigeria, guys,” he said.

Despite his concerns over the prices, Tom acknowledged that the restaurant offered a luxurious setting.

“Yes, it’s a really nice place. It has this kind of Dubai vibe, super luxurious vibe,” he said.

However, he questioned whether the high prices were justified, particularly when compared with what workers in the country earn.

Tom also gave his verdict on the smoothie bowl, saying he found it pleasant but not particularly exceptional.

“Well, it’s not bad at all. It’s obviously good, but there’s just a little bit of banana and the granola is just the granola from the supermarket package. It’s nothing special, to be honest. It’s not worth 22 dollars, I’m sorry,” he said.

His comments have since drawn attention to the growing debate over luxury dining prices in Lagos, where a number of high-end restaurants cater to wealthy residents, expatriates and international visitors.