VersatileVee:

Abeg bro's advice me on what to do to live cus the hustle don tough oh
All this money am hearing seems like a joke to me oh

Biingoo:
Ask the people wey dey pay rent of 700k na. Me I never begin pay rent oh

Mood11:
Well, presently my place costs about 200 Yearly.

My salary is same as yours. Though I have a side business which fetches me double of what I earn from time to time.. But I planned ahead and saved up before securing the apartment.

There's no set time for getting your own apartment. If you know you are not extravagant, you can spend on things of priority and cultivate a habit of saving. Also, look for a side hustle.

BiafranBushBoy:


Very expensive on the island. About 600k to 1 million

Biingoo:
Not really though. Every works their ass out here oh! All hands must be on deck

AwkaetitiBabe:
Lol. I get you. So, how much is your rent

pocohantas:


Honestly, you won't even get a SERVICED apartment at that cost on the Island. I put the serviced in caps because that word is very relative. If you are fuelling the gen yourself, paying some petty dues and somerunning around- then it is understandable. There are lots of FURNISHED shared apartments on the Island that works on that model.

I paid 280k/month for a serviced apartment on the Island. My friend said it was a very good deal, so I payed and renewed. It was just "basic". Water, 24h power, security, wifi, they clean and change my sheets...that kind thing. I just had to get home and sleep.

If someone offered you the above services at 400k. He/she is indeed blessed.

maynation:
Your earn is somewhat too small, you need to be mindful of your rent.
You have no business with anything other than a single room and if the single room is even expensive depending on your location, I will advise you to find a room mate.
Please, the economy is hard and you really need to minimize expenses at every available opportunity.



As per my experience, the only time i ever had a roomie was while I was in the university. And it was in my 100 level days but due to my roomie's lifestyle and the misunderstanding that played out and also for the fact that i am a very private kind of person but didn't have anything like 'privacy' I had to get another apartment and the experience was sooo awesome. A lot of freedom/satisfactions come with living alone but one needs to pay attention to the economy too.

I currently stay in an apartment that is like 3 times my basic salary and I am enjoying it, but it's easier as a lady because I have very little financial responsibility.

Biingoo:
I don't pay rent

AwkaetitiBabe:
Mama thank you... Nice!

Biingoo:
Na why I want come join you for your place na

AwkaetitiBabe:
Yea ryt

Mays24:



Don't mind him.
Believe everything you see on the internet at your own peril.
Lies everywhere.

AwkaetitiBabe:
People blow lie online o. Things are not as they say it is o. I already see some furnishing lies to get attention

madone:
Move u will survive. Get a house u can manage with payment.on mainland u can still get a room self contain for total payment of 200k-250k or move to island with slight difference. U can survive. Just get the first payment. After which u can split payment into 2 or 3times a year. As for me when. Get my place 3yrars ago. M business brought in less than 30k amonth it took me time to save up . Now I am doing fine by God's grace. Am presently in a mini flat paying 200k. You can get something of such or a room self con of 100-150k ..u be good

BiafranBushBoy:


Noo... Lol...

The 400k doesn't cover all those top notched services you mentioned. Just basic ones like light, water, security, TV, Bed, AC, etc... You know those basic things right?

You cook your own food, wash you own clothes and sort your room yourself.

Cleaning is done by the janitors

Anything Island is a No No for me till I hold a political position. Lol
Those guys are money sucking monsters.

donval2121:
I started with 50k but presently earns 70 but am still not convinced of leaving my Parents. I stay alone in one room out other our 3bedroom flats. The worst is that a good one room self con I. ENUGU goes for 250k.

pocohantas:


I get it now.

Someone said people on the Island are working for landlords. Some can afford it, some struggle though. The thing be say, lots of organizations are on the Island and waking up by 4am to cross that bridge everyday, pheeew! It can reduce ones lifespan by 20yrs.

Bbbwings:
It is like youre working with FG

Blitz888:


You think and execute just like me.
I have never lived in an apartment that my one month pay can't cover.

When i was earning 70k, i shared a SC with a colleague and the rent then was 110k, my share was 55k.
Later i got a job that paid 250k and moved to a 2BR of 240k- 20k/month... Got married there and moved to a bigger apartment but always ensured i kept it below or at par with my 1 month pay.
Now I and my lovely wife live in a 35k/month 3BR and as always it's far below my monthly take home.
Make i no go work all year round for landlord.

My advice to the guy is to stay put where he currently is till his take home improves considerably.

Factfinder1:


I don't know much about Lagos I could only advice about Abuja if your location was Abuja

KimberlyWest:



Seriously. I'm just seeing 500k, 800k as someone's salary. Bachelor for that matter.

If it was self employment, I go understand. Well, they know better.

Evaz900:


My dear fellow nairalander, please what type of side hustle are tou you into, this naija economy will make somebody to die young because of high bp, i would so much appreciate your reply. Thanks

Mood11:

Maryland sir. Self Contained with Kitchen and Toilet

maynation:





What do you mean by this?
Trying to please or impress who if I may ask?

Rextizzy:
I don't work for anyone, this year i learnt some skills and earn more than $2k/$4k monthly on my online business, so getting a good fully furnished apartment isn't a biggie to me.

Go and hustle instead of being a slave for a moderfvcker.