The Lagos Life Buka costs ₦2,500,000 in Surulere and pays out every day at 6 PM. A good day brings ₦7,000 to ₦32,000 after running costs; on a bad day (10% of the time) the gas runs out in the middle of the lunch rush, and you lose ₦19,500. On average it makes about ₦15,600 a day.
Compare it with every other investment on the Lagos Life business page and with land.
| Price | ₦2,500,000 |
|---|---|
| Daily takings | ₦25,000 to ₦50,000 |
| Running costs | ₦18,000 a day |
| Bad-day chance | 10% |
| Bad-day loss | ₦19,500 |
| Average a day | ₦15,600 |
| Payback | About 161 days |
Lagos Life Buka Income
| Day | Takings | Costs | You keep |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slow good day | ₦25,000 | ₦18,000 | ₦7,000 |
| Average good day | ₦37,500 | ₦18,000 | ₦19,500 |
| Best good day | ₦50,000 | ₦18,000 | ₦32,000 |
| Bad day | — | — | −₦19,500 |
Its average day is the sixth-highest of the 7 investments. Payouts land at 6 PM whether you are online or not.
Lagos Life Buka Payback and Tax
At the average rate it earns back its price in about 161 days. Business income counts toward the weekly tax: a typical week of about ₦122,850 in good-day profit owes about ₦0 in tax after the ₦1,000,000 weekly allowance. See how Lagos Life tax works.
Selling returns 60% of the price, so keep it at least 65 days before selling to come out ahead.
Is the Lagos Life Buka Worth It?
Yes, if you have the cash: it turns ₦2,500,000 into about ₦109,200 a week with no work. For the cheapest routes to the starting cash, read how to make money in Lagos Life.
Lagos Life Buka FAQ
How much does the Buka cost?
₦2,500,000.
How much does the Buka make a day?
About ₦15,600 on average, between ₦7,000 and ₦32,000 on a good day.
How long until the Buka pays back?
About 161 days at the average rate.