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So, basically, i have lived in Lagos Mainland most of my life and i'm more familiar with the area. But in recent times with the rise of rent in most parts of the mainland, i've been looking for a part of Lagos with relatively affordable rent. I know that some parts the mainland such as Iyana Ipaja, Abule Egba, Agbado, Alagbado and it;s environs are cheaper compared to areas in and around Ikeja. But the thing is that i really don't fancy these areas. I even know people that have moved to as far as Otta. These places do not tick my fancy.

I've heard a lot about Ajah, 3rd roundabout, Chevron Drive and i've never been to these places in my life. The farthest i've been to is probably second roundabout or the roundabut after Lekki Phase 1. I've noticed that a lot of people live in these places. How is it comparable in terms of quality of life and cost of living as compared to the mainland and how far are these places really?

I want to make a bolg move by moving to that part of Lagos if it actually presents what i want. I've been searching for houses online in places such as Badore, Sangotedo, Abraham Adesanya and the lots. How are these places really? Are they worth leaving the mainland for?

Thanks in anticipation.

Lalasticlala Mynd44 Dominique

If your mind is made up, then move. While Lagos is Lagos, if you want to expand your thinking, see a new world different from the Mainland, come to the Island. You will get a place in Badore, Sangotedo and others that you can afford depending on your budget. But the cost of rent for a 3 bedroom might be what you'll pay for a one-bedroom apartment. But is it worth it, you can say that again.

Come and see life!

The only thing you will miss in mainland is water. Their clean water. If not moving over to Island is really life changing and peaceful.

You are running away from cost and want to move to Island/Ajah? Think twice. You will double what you are spending now in mainland

Goldencheese:
If your mind is made up, then move. While Lagos is Lagos, if you want to expand your thinking, see a new world different from the Mainland, come to the Island. You will get a place in Badore, Sangotedo and others that you can afford depending on your budget. But the cost of rent for a 3 bedroom might be what you'll pay for a one-bedroom apartment. But is it worth it, you can say that again.

Come and see life!

Do you mean that the cost of a 3 bedroom in Ajah area is the same cost you would get a bedroom on the mainland?

Btw, how does AJah compare too Ikorodu because i've been to Ikorodu and i don't really like the place.

tinsel:
You are running away from cost and want to move to Island/Ajah? Think twice.

I'm not talking about Ikoyi, Victoria Island, Lekki and the likes.

No. I mean that the rent of 3 bedroom on the Mainland = the rent of 1 bedroom in Ajah.

You cannot compare Ikorodu and Ajah na. Haba.

Kpomo no be leather na.

Why?

hedonister:

Do you mean that the cost of a 3 bedroom in Ajah area is the same cost you would get a bedroom on the mainland?

Btw, how does AJah compare too Ikorodu because i've been to Ikorodu and i don't really like the place.

hedonister:

Do you mean that the cost of a 3 bedroom in Ajah area is the same cost you would get a bedroom on the mainland?

Btw, how does AJah compare too Ikorodu because i've been to Ikorodu and i don't really like the place.

He is telling you that the cost of one bedroom flat in island will be what you are paying for 3 bedroom in mainland

Thanks.

hedonister:

I'm not talking about Ikoyi, Victoria Island, Lekki and the likes.

Even Ibeju is cosltier.

Goldencheese:
No. I mean that the rent of 3 bedroom on the Mainland = the rent of 1 bedroom in Ajah.

You cannot compare Ikorodu and Ajah na. Haba.

Kpomo no be leather na.

Why?

Doesn't it depend on the part of mainland? I would understand places like Abule Egba and Alagbado but places around Ikeja are pricy.

Ikorodu just seems backward to me. No offence to people who live there.

hedonister:

Doesn't it depend on the part of mainland? I would understand places like Abule Egba and Alagbado but places around Ikeja are pricy.

Ikorodu just seems backward to me. No offence to people who live there.

That is how you have them in grades on the Island. In some places, a 1 bedroom flat can cost a million bucks rent per year. The cost of a 1 bedroom apartment in Ikoyi, VI, Banana Island or Lekki Phase 1 & 2 is likely to be 2 to 5 times the cost of the same apartment in Ajah. And remember that serviced apartments cost more. But the environment, the quality of the people and everything are breathtaking.

Make your findings yourself na.

All the best.

tinsel:

He is telling you that the cost of one bedroom flat in island will be what you are paying for 3 bedroom in mainland

I searched for a 3 bedroom flt in Ajah yesterday and for a very good house, i was seeing somewhere around 1.2 million which is the same price you would get a 3 bedroom flat of similar in and around Ogba/Ojodu.

Op wants to join the big boys league, welcome to my world.

When you move to the island, cost of living goes up. You will pay 20-50% more for goods and services. No good water in most places. Water logged. No good and experienced auto mechanic. Yahoo boys everywhere. Desperate girls.

If you have made some money and think it's time to step up, go and buy land. Buy land in Ajah and begin to build your own house.

Goldencheese:


That is how you have them in grades on the Island. In some places, a 1 bedroom flat can cost a million bucks rent per year. The cost of a 1 bedroom apartment in Ikoyi, VI, Banana Island or Lekki Phase 1 & 2 is likely to be 2 to 5 times the cost of the same apartment in Ajah. And remember that serviced parents cost more. But the environment, the quality of the people and everything are breathtaking.

Make your findings yourself na.

All the best.

I know what the cost of houses are in Lekki Phase 1 and 2, VI, Ikoyi ad Banana Island. That's why i limited my question to places around Ajah and Ibeju Lekki.

hedonister:

I know what the cost of houses are in Lekki Phase 1 and 2, VI, Ikoyi ad Banana Island. That's why i limited my question to places around Ajah and Ibeju Lekki.

But I just told you now that they are in grades. What I am telling you is that it is cheaper in Ajah and environs. With a total package of N500k you can get a 1 bedroom apartment in a gated estate. Could be a little cheaper in less urbane areas in the same location.

I hope this helps.

Goldencheese:



But I just told you now that they are in grades. What I am telling you is that it is cheaper in Ajah and environs. With a total package of N500k you can get a 1 bedroom apartment in a gated estate. Could be a little cheaper in less urbane areas in the same location.

I hope this helps.

Thanks for your help.

Guy come island, you’ll achieve your dreams quicker, though expensive but you will catch up and be better. You can also learn to invest in properties as islanders major businesses.

Goldencheese:


That is how you have them in grades on the Island. In some places, a 1 bedroom flat can cost a million bucks rent per year. The cost of a 1 bedroom apartment in Ikoyi, VI, Banana Island or Lekki Phase 1 & 2 is likely to be 2 to 5 times the cost of the same apartment in Ajah. And remember that serviced parents cost more. But the environment, the quality of the people and everything are breathtaking.

Make your findings yourself na.

All the best.

local man what's breathtaking about Lekki or vi with flood every year? Rubbish

hedonister:

Thanks for your help.

You are very much welcome

Powerintoxicate:
local man what's breathtaking about Lekki or vi with flood every year? Rubbish

Me local man? Hahaha
But I wasn't rude na.
It's all good.

Moving to ajah is not bad, places like badore, langbasa, ado areas quite peaceful and you will meet a lot people who also made the journey from the mainland.Try and avoid the okera area to many cult activities and the indigenes are bossy. To be honest badore has nice estates and the indigienes are very accomodating. You can see 3 bedroom old house from 450k to like 700 depending on its structure.Then 3 bedroom new house 650k to 1.2 or even more.Some are lucky to have clean water depending on the location of their boreholes. The other down side is the traffic on ado road to ajah can sometimes make u cringe.So u have to time yourself or take a bike when you have an important or impromptu engagement. But all in all you will not regret the move, the fresh air and the quietness u rarely enjoy in the mainland.Also when you move to those sides your mentality changes from renting to actually buying your own land and building your own property.

Maggento101:
I stay in Abraham Adesanya Estate,kind of peaceful

But that place is casted na..

Stop saying what u know. Where can u get a 1 bedroom apartment in ajah for for #500k?. Maybe u are talking about going as far as Ibeju Lekki.


But I just told you now that they are in grades. What I am telling you is that it is cheaper in Ajah and environs. With a total package of N500k you can get a 1 bedroom apartment in a gated estate. Could be a little cheaper in less urbane areas in the same location.

I hope this helps.[/quote]

Ajah is ok, but the traffic situation is horrific! And it is so every day even weekends, flood is also a big problem!

@op

You can get a BQ in Shah/Ogombo for 250-400k.

However, why don't you look further to areas like Berger, isheri, Arepo and magboro.........

Arepo is more conducive and cheap in terms of food and commuting to work place.

Goldencheese:
No. I mean that the rent of 3 bedroom on the Mainland = the rent of 1 bedroom in Ajah.

You cannot compare Ikorodu and Ajah na. Haba.

Kpomo no be leather na.

Why?

my brother how much is a self contain in that area?

hedonister:

I searched for a 3 bedroom flt in Ajah yesterday and for a very good house, i was seeing somewhere around 1.2 million which is the same price you would get a 3 bedroom flat of similar in and around Ogba/Ojodu.

Ajah is very expensive...but Lekki, VI and Ikoyi are worse. I live in Badore. You can also search online.

Focus your search on Lakowe, Sangotedo and Awoyaya. Houses are affordable over there.

If you come anywhere beyond Abraham Adesanya, it is expensive

SoNature:


Ajah is very expensive...but Lekki, VI and Ikoyi are worse. I live in Badore. You can also search online.

Focus your search on Lakowe, Sangotedo and Awoyaya. Houses are affordable over there.

If you come anywhere beyond Abraham Adesanya, it is expensive

For that 1.2k you can see a 3 bedroom apartment with 6 in a compound in Agungi. So if u have that type of cash why go all the way to ajah.I would rather pay 1.2 for an old house with bigger rooms in agungi than pay 1.2 for a new house in ajah with their aki & paw paw rooms.Also when i say old house i mean they were built between 2010-2015. Also you beat all that traffic and the estates in agungi are really good and the flooding is not as they make it seem.Banana Island, Park view ikoyi and lekki 1 get their own flood problems also.

Lagos is just too small in landmass yet d envy of many oda states