akanbiaa:
You can Marty with any amount if you cut coat according to size (live within your means), rent house that annual payment will not be more than your 3 months salary, no need for elaborate wedding just the basic with less expense, if possible try other sources of income, strongly adviceable for wife to also work and be self reliant and finally plan and budget well within your means and plan against number of children you wish to have and be prayerful and focused don't be a spendthrift.

3 months keeeeee!!!!!!!!!!!! That is a game over

dahmie2013:
It is not how far, but how well. To be honest, you can marry with that amount. Just get an understanding working class woman. You don't need to have millions before you marry and you should not do it under pressure either.

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You are right

I know plenty wey marry with 35k sef not to talk of 80k

Alot of advices up there @ O P
Choose the one that suits you
I come in peace!

jayboy112233:
Sorry I posted this on here.
Please i need your sincere advice most especially from the married men and women here.

Can a guy who is earning 80k in Lagos marry with that income?

31yrs and family have started bringing issue of marriage. Citing the advantages of early marriage and disadvantages of late marriage, that it's not good to have your kids in secondary school @60yrs when you should be relaxing.

the minimum wage is 30000, yet most of the civil servant are married even in your Lagos and abuja, oga 80k is enough if you are interested in marriage.

Marry if you wanna marry nothing will stop you in as much as you find right partner you are good to go. 80k is okay.

Martinez39s:
SMH. A man with 80k per month shouldn't be thinking of marriage. How people bring children into this world without any huge inheritance for the children and money to afford them options and comfort is beyond me? Why do most men like perpetuating suffering? Most men will just marry and start families at their own financial detriment just to feel they have achieved something in life, even when it's not advisable to do so. They excuse this vanity with "I just have to spread my genes" and "I just want to continue my legacy and family name." See how OP is contemplating whether he should weigh himself down financially and perpetuate poverty to the next generation. What nonsense is this?

Look around you, no one cares about your genes and family name. If a disaster wiped out your entire bloodline, as it did others, hence putting an end to your family name, the world will move on and heaven won't fall. Also, what legacy are you leaving with 80k/month and suffering in the new generation? Most men that are rushing to marriage to "continue their legacy" can't even take their children to a good secondary school or give them three good meals per day, yet they are talking about legacy.

Hustle and establish yourself. 80k is too small. Marriage is not by force. If you die single or get married, the universe doesn't care and the world will move on whether or not you continue your family name. So take it easy and hustle for more money per month.

Almajiris everywhere, economic hardship everywhere, an overwhelming population, so much competition and vices, yet people are still giving birth without restraint when they are struggling financially.

How much was your father's income when he had you? Imagine if he had waited 10 or 20 years later with the belief of saving more money. Human being speaking in the definitive yet we can't control 50% of the things that happens to us. Inheritance kor, debutant ni, children are owed three square meals, proper upbringing and education, anything after that is just extra. This is why the Asians despite their wealth would rather not leave anything to their children, their reasoning is simple, they've given them everything they need to be competitive in this world. A man earning 80k can definitely marry as long as he does his due diligence, marry someone that can be financially and morally supportive, use the little savings to add extra income per month and so on. Someone was making less than 60k 4 years ago is now making over 180k, I also know someone that was making over 200k 5 years ago reduced to someone making less than 90k, keep waiting for the perfect situation wa pe leti omi

Do you've any ideal of side hustle you can share

beautyhd:
Even a man that earns lower than that can marry.

If you want to wait till you get the millions, you might wait forever.

Learn to save and start thinking of a side hustle.

He cannot even live in Lagos single

OP - Can you guaranty tomorrow? Look at those saying it is not enough, can they say without a doubt that their 150k or 200k job will be there tomorrow? People are sacked everyday, people face unforseen hardships all the time, do not allow the fear of the unknown cause you to live a life of uncertainty. It is okay to marry, it is even okay to work towards having one child but be smart about it. Majority of the girls out there are leeches, the ones that can actually contribute financially are looking for someone making more money than them so pick a woman that is not only resourceful but content as well. Pick someone that is not only God fearing but comes from a well trained home, reason I say this is simple, even if you hit the jackpot and marry someone understanding, if she comes from a greedy home with lots of siblings, the demand and pressure on you will be too much.

Be smart, lower your expectations and do not rush. You still have a good 2-3 years before anybody should be pressurizing you about marriage. Use this time wisely to think outside of the box, find a way to make extra 10-20k per month, it can come from work opportunities or using your knowledge to help someone out . I know someone that bought a land for very cheap price of 100k and started poultry and farming, guy has now seen back his initial investment times 10. Just an example of things this generation overlooks but are money making avenues for those who sabi....Relax, never ever panic!

callme9mm:
Don’t rush. 80k is a very little funds . Wait till you earn at least 300k monthly

your brand of sarcasm is topnotch

OP, go and get married if you're ready. What of those living comfortably well in their marriages with income lower than yours? Lagos na USA

Yes please early marriage is good, very good, you can have your first child them wait , before having more , at least the first child will be growing.

stanley000:
coz of kids. Noting more

kids that would later return to their mums

Liposure:
kids that would later return to their mums

and bear our name...

jayboy112233:
Sorry I posted this on here.
Please i need your sincere advice most especially from the married men and women here.

Can a guy who is earning 80k in Lagos marry with that income?

31yrs and family have started bringing issue of marriage. Citing the advantages of early marriage and disadvantages of late marriage, that it's not good to have your kids in secondary school @60yrs when you should be relaxing.

Any man earning 80K Naira, living in Lagos and wanting to marry should have his balls removed and his brain reset.

solochris:
Let me advise you because I was once in your shoe. I got married at the age of 33. I was earning 80k then. I married an understanding lady who is a working class as well. I was living in a sefcon apartment before getting married. Together we raised money and rented a 2 bedroom apartment. We live in the same Lagos. We have been doing well. We already have a son who is 2 yrs now. He has not died out of hunger or starvation. He has started school, life is moving. Six months ago I resigned my job and started my own bakery. Today I run my own business. My wife was instrumental in the whole thing.
SUMMARY: Ask God to give you your own wife, with your 80k you guys will survive beyond your expectations. Don't let these Nairaland children that have not been able to handle ordinary bf/gf relationship to confuse you in the name of advise.
Good luck

GOD BLESS YOU!

NA YOU TALK THE REAL THING

Yes, you can marry with that amount, but my sincere advise for you is that may sure you don't get married to a salary earner like you make sure ur woman is into business, it will help both of you. Wish you well brother

[quote author=jidamsel43 post=101787545]my salary is less than #60000 monthly and I'm happily married in Lagos state. it depends on your managemental skills and moderation. I stay in Mini flat though in mainland with approximately #180000 rent yearly. I made sure that my wife is not a salary earner . I set her up in small lucrative business and she has been supportive with little she can afford . I never relent in my pursuit to get side businesses Though, there are many storms in our 3 years marriage journey . We never gave in to pressure and we are doing fine in our own right. My advice is that Nigeria is not a promising
country that you will continue to postpone marriage. You may not get married until you reach 50 yrs
Where in mainland will you get a miniflat of 180k ?

Skillsnigeria:
Don't let anybody pressurized you into marriage, especially if you are not financially capable. 80k monthly in Lagos na small money considering the high cost of living over there. You can live comfortably with 80k in other south west state but not Lagos especially when you marry a liability as a wife. Even if you marry a Nigeria working class lady, you will still foot all the bill alone. just focus on how to double your hustle and increase your income, you will enjoy your old age if you plan your life very well, with or without a kid or wife. You can still marry and struggle with your wife if that's what you want. Honestly, marriage is not easy,is even worst if you are the only one providing for the whole family. Think Deep

E depend on the woman involved.

As long as na hustling woman Wey Sabi say she must contribute, they can make a decent living in Lagos.

jayboy112233:
Sorry I posted this on here.
Please i need your sincere advice most especially from the married men and women here.

Can a guy who is earning 80k in Lagos marry with that income?

31yrs and family have started bringing issue of marriage. Citing the advantages of early marriage and disadvantages of late marriage, that it's not good to have your kids in secondary school @60yrs when you should be relaxing.

If you are sure that at the end of every month a salary must come,
Just marry.how you will feed the family will be more of a miracle since you are not the lazy type wating to hit a million dollar job while refusing to start with the small salary job.
Just get a good wife and enjoy Gods blessings.
Am a Testimony bro

dahmie2013:
It is not how far, but how well. To be honest, you can marry with that amount. Just get an understanding working class woman. You don't need to have millions before you marry and you should not do it under pressure either.

Ororo dey your head... Nice one, that's why some guys will remain single till death come. How can you be thinking of having millions or get rich save you from marrying. Manage what you have and don't do pass your ability. Marry a matured woman who can give you a helping hand.

IF YOU CAN FVCK WITH 80K THEN YOU CAN MARRY WITH 80K.

Skillsnigeria:
Don't let anybody pressurized you into marriage, especially if you are not financially capable. 80k monthly in Lagos na small money considering the high cost of living over there. You can live comfortably with 80k in other south west state but not Lagos especially when you marry a liability as a wife. Even if you marry a Nigeria working class lady, you will still foot all the bill alone. just focus on how to double your hustle and increase your income, you will enjoy your old age if you plan your life very well, with or without a kid or wife. You can still marry and struggle with your wife if that's what you want. Honestly, marriage is not easy,is even worst if you are the only one providing for the whole family. Think Deep

In fact,1 million likes for you

Yes & No.

It's YES if (1) you are spiritually & emotionally ready. (2) Your wife to be believes in your vision (if you have one for ur marriage) & ur wife is ready to stay by you through the thick and thin. (3) You are willing & planning to grow ur revenues as you grow.
I have seen people who married with less than 80k & today are far better than b4 their marriage.

On the other side it's NO if you lack all of the 1.2.3 above.

Marriage is not only about how much you earn or have at hand YOU & ur MAKER are the real determinants.

All the best[color=#770077][/color]

I wonder how you all plan to bring kids to this world to suffer. 80k bawo! Money when not reach for food stuff a month. Things are expensive bro

jayboy112233:
Sorry I posted this on here.
Please i need your sincere advice most especially from the married men and women here.

Can a guy who is earning 80k in Lagos marry with that income?

31yrs and family have started bringing issue of marriage. Citing the advantages of early marriage and disadvantages of late marriage, that it's not good to have your kids in secondary school @60yrs when you should be relaxing.

Martinez39s:
SMH. A man with 80k per month shouldn't be thinking of marriage. How people bring children into this world without any huge inheritance for the children and money to afford them options and comfort is beyond me? Why do most men like perpetuating suffering? Most men will just marry and start families at their own financial detriment just to feel they have achieved something in life, even when it's not advisable to do so. They excuse this vanity with "I just have to spread my genes" and "I just want to continue my legacy and family name." See how OP is contemplating whether he should weigh himself down financially and perpetuate poverty to the next generation. What nonsense is this?

Look around you, no one cares about your genes and family name. If a disaster wiped out your entire bloodline, as it did others, hence putting an end to your family name, the world will move on and heaven won't fall. Also, what legacy are you leaving with 80k/month and suffering in the new generation? Most men that are rushing to marriage to "continue their legacy" can't even take their children to a good secondary school or give them three good meals per day, yet they are talking about legacy.

Hustle and establish yourself. 80k is too small. Marriage is not by force. If you die single or get married, the universe doesn't care and the world will move on whether or not you continue your family name. So take it easy and hustle for more money per month.

Almajiris everywhere, economic hardship everywhere, an overwhelming population, so much competition and vices, yet people are still giving birth without restraint when they are struggling financially.

excellent bro! Ironically this habit can be found more with poor people than the rich! I currently work in a low paying company where d salary is less than 40k and some of my colleagues so called 'family men' always come to meet me for financial assistance!maybe because they know im single,i become a target!me dat im still struggling to make ends meet with such useless salary in dis harsh economy! Ive promised myself not to 'borrow' anybody anything again!if u like tell me ur child is about to die! Its not my business! Afterall i was not there when u were pumping ur wife up with series of children!in economics there is a term called cycle of poverty,this is it!

Op hmmm!

Approximate Monthly expenses for 2 persons alone

1.Transportation to work N600 × 24 days = N14,400

2. Feeding 2person x N1000 x 30 days=N60 000

3. Electricity Bill, conservatively = N4,000

4. Household consumables + madam allowance = N10 000

5. Oga pocket money = N10,000

6. Papa & Mama stipend = N10,000

7. Miscellaneous expenses (medical, clothing etc) = N10,000

8. House rent = ?


Op do you get the point...Reason carefully my brother.

I personally give madam N100k monthly for feeding 3 persons and her allowance yet she complains its inadequate, meanwhile our security guys that earn N30k to N35k survives somehow but always lamenting on how hard life is for them and their household.

I wish you luck

Femzaremz:
excellent bro! Ironically this habit can be found more with poor people than the rich! I currently work in a low paying company where d salary is less than 40k and some of my colleagues so called 'family men' always come to meet me for financial assistance!maybe because they know im single,i become a target!me dat im still struggling to make ends meet with such useless salary in dis harsh economy! Ive promised myself not to 'borrow' anybody anything again!if u like tell me ur child is about to die! Its not my business! Afterall i was not there when u were pumping ur wife up with series of children!

Don't mind them. Don't give them anything. Let them take responsibility for their actions. If one chooses to carry heavy financial burden, the burden is his alone and let him not inconvenience others with the burden. Funny enough, some of the people begging you are planning to add another child to their family despite their abject financial condition; some have wives that are already pregnant.

In economics there is a term called cycle of poverty,this is it!

Gbam!

Some are even borrowing money to do their wedding. How can a man be ready for marriage if he has to borrow to do his wedding? Why do people like unnecessary suffering?

Nonsky048:

Don't say so,even if u are living in Abuja u can still get married with monthly salary of 50k,u won't go and be acting large more than ur salary, because in Nigeria no matter how small or big ur income is,u can still leave with it..it only depends on how u plan urslf and family ...it not easy but u can make it be .

50k abi? At some point I was earning 50k monthly as a spinster. It wasn't really enough. Accommodation plus utility bill alone was consuming the money alone because of the location and you are here advising somebody to go and get married.

As I am here if I'm dating a guy who is earning that amount I won't advise him to settle down yet unless he has side hustle. If he is eager to marry me, we would agree not to have children yet till our income is balanced.

Here is the thing, it's not because of us but for our children. The goal is to give them quality education.

Even the Abuja you mentioned, which part of Abuja? Because I was in Abuja for 2 years. Or you want the guy to marry and start having kids in 1 room? Or you have forgotten that cost of living is getting high by the day. Them no dey rush enter oooo.

zeeace:
stupid talk. I've friends and families that earn way more than this in the north. Don't come and display ignorance here. As if the 80k is some huge money.

I really don't care about who are your family and friends but they spent a lot of years on the job to earn such in Nigeria's poorest region than someone in Lagos who can earn this as a grad trainee.