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iamtoofan:
Bro was just thinking aloud ! i dont have a problem with how you choose to live your life
That said, even the family, brothers and sisters you claim you are out to better .. if we call them now ask howfar ..we could be hearing stories

The naija contacts on your phone dem reach community ... see how uk dey make you reason 🤣🤣

Do you mind those fake lives there... they can't help With the money they claim they made..these are same enemies of Nigeria back home now they think it's better chance to spit the country because they are somewhere in cold land.

Yeye things.

galserv:
Congratulations bro.

But you are not doing better than the average 'mayguard' in Nigeria.

Also, the minimum wage of 70k is basic salary. Other allowances bring it up to 110k. @femi4 and co, take note.

What allowances? How many people are receiving the minimum wage in Nigeria. Even corp members were not paid last month. Don't deceive yourself, he's doing better than an average Nigerian, fuel price isn't stable in Nigeria. Those with cars can't drive, those driving are driving on a bad road. No tap water, power is irregular and unaffordable.

He goes home with nothing less than £2000 after tax in a month and can conveniently save £500 each month. Not considering those doing 2 jobs in this analysis

Mind you, that's African fish imported into the UK. Their home grown food and fruits are cheaper.

fastseo:
This post is in response to the thread below about the high cost of fish in Nigeria. You can find the thread here
https://www.nairaland.com/8225493/see-what-experience-market-woman/1#132221604

Here are some fishes i bought fot just 12 pounds. They are 8 in number. I bought it alongside grinded ogbonno. You can see the grounded ogbonno in the transparent pack that cost about 4 pounds.


So i ended up spending 16.17 pounds in this African shop i went to. I also attached the receipt.

Guess what? The 8 fishes, i was holding one when i took d pix.. i got for 12 pounds is just an hour wage rate. This is what i am paid in just one our of working.

While converting the prices to Naira might be expensive the actual reality is how much effort is put to achieve that earning putting time factor into consideration.

Sorry bro. This is not to insult you. We all learn everyday and English is not our papa language.
As long as those fish are the same specie the English man calls them fish. (English sometimes is confusing) Even if they are in thousands as long as they are same specie they are all fish. Therefore, you bought fish and not fishes.
They can only be fishes when they are a combination of Titus, tylapia, or any other species.
Remain blessed and much love.

It really sounds odd to the ear to hear "I bought seven fish today at the market" but this is what the language owner wants us to say.

It's fish not fishes

But different types of fish are fishes but same are called fish

fastseo:
Weekly. But there are jobs that pays monthly. But i prefer weekly... Every Friday before 7am ur money is sitting on ur bank and ur are greeted with an alert.

Nigerians politicians have failed us.. In fact they should be in jail

We have failed collectively.

diamond68:
buahahaha my Sister Wetin you chop remain for ya brother na ? We remain ever loyal 😄😄

Hian, you have started again

Mariangeles:
Yes.

Someone found him out, and he just admitted yakata, without putting up much fight.

Diamond68, Ishilove dey greet o!

Who found him out

diamond68:
hehe the guy just out me from the witness protection program. Awon enemies 🤣

Who out you

The hourly minimum wage in Nigeria stands at $0.22, a stark contrast to the US’s hourly minimum wage of $12.
That is 60 times more!

The naira equivalent of the monthly minimum wage in the US is about 1.8million naira as against the miserly 30,000 naira in Nigeria

While certain African foods can be quite expensive, they are often consumed less frequently. Conversely, non-African foods such as Milk and Chicken are relatively affordable, especially when viewed in light of a minimum wage comparison.

Fuel pricing further emphasizes this disparity. In the US, fuel costs approximately $1.024 per litre, which roughly translates to around 900 Naira. On the contrary, fuel in Nigeria is priced at 617 Naira. Despite the higher fuel cost in the US, when aligning it with monthly minimum wages, a significant

let me break down the comparative analysis step by step:

**Comparative Analysis of Fuel Prices and Minimum Wages: US vs. Nigeria**

**Fuel Price Ratio:

We're looking at how much it costs to buy fuel compared to how much people earn as minimum wage in the US and Nigeria.

**Comparative Analysis of Fuel Prices and Minimum Wages: US vs. Nigeria**

**Fuel Price Ratio:**
In the United States, the cost of fuel stands at approximately $1.024 per litre, equivalent to approximately 900 Naira based on the exchange rate of 1 USD to 900 NGN. In Nigeria, the fuel price is around 617 Naira per litre.

**Minimum Wage Comparison:**
Comparing minimum wages, the United States boasts an hourly minimum wage of $12, while Nigeria's hourly minimum wage is approximately $0.22, or 188 Naira.

**Calculating Proportions:**
In the United States, the proportion of the hourly minimum wage required to purchase fuel is computed as follows:
Fuel Price / Hourly Minimum Wage = $1.024 / $12 ≈ 0.085 (or 8.5%)

In Nigeria, the proportion of the hourly minimum wage expended on fuel translates as:
Fuel Price / Hourly Minimum Wage = 617 Naira / 188 Naira ≈ 3.28 (or 328%)

Interpretation:
The analysis underscores a stark contrast between the two countries. In the United States, fuel costs account for roughly 8.5% of the hourly minimum wage, reflecting a moderate impact on individuals’ budgets. This indicates that someone earning the minimum wage in the US can reasonably expect to allocate a relatively small portion of their earnings to cover fuel expenses.

In contrast, the situation in Nigeria portrays a significantly higher proportion, with fuel costs amounting to an astonishing 328% of the hourly minimum wage. To put it simply, someone earning the minimum wage in Nigeria has to dedicate more than three times their hourly wage solely to afford the same amount of fuel. This glaring difference underscores the disparity in the purchasing power of individuals between the two countries.

This discrepancy in the proportions of 328% and 8.5% serves as a vivid representation of the financial challenges faced by individuals in Nigeria when it comes to covering fuel expenses. Such a stark difference in the burden of fuel costs relative to earnings highlights the urgency of addressing the affordability of fuel in Nigeria and seeking ways to mitigate this substantial economic discrepancy.

The analysis serves as a foundation for comprehending the intricate relationship between fuel prices, minimum wages, and their consequential effects on individuals’ economic well-being. It highlights the pertinent consideration that the affordability of fuel extends beyond its nominal price, as it intersects with the earning capacity of individuals within each respective nation.

[quote author=Mariangeles aka Juwessgratitude aka MercyChen post=132359921]Yes.

Someone found him out, and he just admitted yakata, without putting up much fight.

Diamond68, Ishilove dey greet o! [/quote]

fastseo:
which fish make i chop no vex? Is mackerel a bad fish or meant for poor people

Don't mind him my brother. He is only being envious of u.

Ngwamankillyou2:
Do you mind those fake lives there... they can't help With the money they claim they made..these are same enemies of Nigeria back home now they think it's better chance to spit the country because they are somewhere in cold land.

Yeye things.

Why must they help you with the money they made there Na so Britain help Nigeria Entitled much?

We both know that you won't pay him back

No be Yoruba people again

olabrad:
I want to come and hustle in the UK. Can you help me please? I'll pay back all expenses you incure, please.

just imagine if i work 15 hours or 18 hours per day 210 pounds for 18 hours which is210 Pound sterling equals
445,299.75 Nigerian Naira,for 15 hours i get 175 pounds which is 371,103.03 Nigerian Naira

fastseo:
Other things i got from another shop are a
pack of 5kg of rice that cost 8.99 pounds
Egusi 3.49 pounds
Salt 1.49 pounds
Tin tomato 1.99 pounds
Pack of start maggi 2.49 pounds


In fact a week i spend 35 pounds to buy all we need to use to prepare stew, soup (3 types of soup). Store all in fridge. ( a family of 3)

That 35 pounds is just about 3hrs wage pay.

Nigeria actually need an intervention at this stage. When i look how things are organised in UK
All road motorable with no single pot holes.
With high way everywhere, flyovers interlinking exis.
No single blink of light.
Security top notch. You can work 1am on the road covering several kilometres with no fear of being killed or robbed. You call police it takes less than 5 minutes to arrive where u are even in forest.

Then u wonder how is this posible to achieve.

oya make i nor too work make i work for 12 hours which is half a day i get 140 pounds which is 296,886.94 Nigerian Naira

At this point now i want to beg My God to please do everything possible for his child to leavr africa

even if the cost of living dey high for there atleast people they get value pay for their work

no let anybody deceive you say e nor friendly for uptown ooo,once you get the slightest opportunity my brother and sister JAPA,

fastseo:
Other things i got from another shop are a
pack of 5kg of rice that cost 8.99 pounds
Egusi 3.49 pounds
Salt 1.49 pounds
Tin tomato 1.99 pounds
Pack of start maggi 2.49 pounds


In fact a week i spend 35 pounds to buy all we need to use to prepare stew, soup (3 types of soup). Store all in fridge. ( a family of 3)

That 35 pounds is just about 3hrs wage pay.

Nigeria actually need an intervention at this stage. When i look how things are organised in UK
All road motorable with no single pot holes.
With high way everywhere, flyovers interlinking exis.
No single blink of light.
Security top notch. You can work 1am on the road covering several kilometres with no fear of being killed or robbed. You call police it takes less than 5 minutes to arrive where u are even in forest.

Then u wonder how is this posible to achieve.

MADAM THAT RICE 5KG FOR £8 IS COSTLY, DONT BUY RICE FROM AFRICAN SHOPS, GO TO TESCO AND BUY THEIR LONG GRAIN, JUST LOVELY AND GOOD.......5KG IS £6.

femi4:
What allowances? How many people are receiving the minimum wage in Nigeria. Even corp members were not paid last month. Don't deceive yourself, he's doing better than an average Nigerian, fuel price isn't stable in Nigeria. Those with cars can't drive, those driving are driving on a bad road. No tap water, power is irregular and unaffordable.

He goes home with nothing less than £2000 after tax in a month and can conveniently save £500 each month. Not considering those doing 2 jobs in this analysis

Mind you, that's African fish imported into the UK. Their home grown food and fruits are cheaper.

I work with agencies.. So i could save 2000 after tax and after house rent. My wife is also working this exclude her pay

otherway:
You must be joking.

Securities make a lot depending on where you are working.

Many securities earn 2000 or more after tax and that is more than enough to live well by yourself.

Please analyze the spending for us. Let's see if you actually know what you are saying

fastseo:
Am not using any school qualification to do the work... Just a normal mayguard and i could afford good things of life with ease.

my brother it's terrible here. Devastating life we live here

fastseo:
This post is in response to the thread below about the high cost of fish in Nigeria. You can find the thread here
https://www.nairaland.com/8225493/see-what-experience-market-woman/1#132221604

Here are some fishes i bought fot just 12 pounds. They are 8 in number. I bought it alongside grinded ogbonno. You can see the grounded ogbonno in the transparent pack that cost about 4 pounds.


So i ended up spending 16.17 pounds in this African shop i went to. I also attached the receipt.

Guess what? The 8 fishes, i was holding one when i took d pix.. i got for 12 pounds is just an hour wage rate. This is what i am paid in just one our of working.

While converting the prices to Naira might be expensive the actual reality is how much effort is put to achieve that earning putting time factor into consideration.

Na you work for it, enjoy your money bros

basedonbelieff:
The hourly minimum wage in Nigeria stands at $0.22, a stark contrast to the US’s hourly minimum wage of $12.
That is 60 times more!

The naira equivalent of the monthly minimum wage in the US is about 1.8million naira as against the miserly 30,000 naira in Nigeria

While certain African foods can be quite expensive, they are often consumed less frequently. Conversely, non-African foods such as Milk and Chicken are relatively affordable, especially when viewed in light of a minimum wage comparison.

Fuel pricing further emphasizes this disparity. In the US, fuel costs approximately $1.024 per litre, which roughly translates to around 900 Naira. On the contrary, fuel in Nigeria is priced at 617 Naira. Despite the higher fuel cost in the US, when aligning it with monthly minimum wages, a significant

let me break down the comparative analysis step by step:

**Comparative Analysis of Fuel Prices and Minimum Wages: US vs. Nigeria**

**Fuel Price Ratio:

We're looking at how much it costs to buy fuel compared to how much people earn as minimum wage in the US and Nigeria.

**Comparative Analysis of Fuel Prices and Minimum Wages: US vs. Nigeria**

**Fuel Price Ratio:**
In the United States, the cost of fuel stands at approximately $1.024 per litre, equivalent to approximately 900 Naira based on the exchange rate of 1 USD to 900 NGN. In Nigeria, the fuel price is around 617 Naira per litre.

**Minimum Wage Comparison:**
Comparing minimum wages, the United States boasts an hourly minimum wage of $12, while Nigeria's hourly minimum wage is approximately $0.22, or 188 Naira.

**Calculating Proportions:**
In the United States, the proportion of the hourly minimum wage required to purchase fuel is computed as follows:
Fuel Price / Hourly Minimum Wage = $1.024 / $12 ≈ 0.085 (or 8.5%)

In Nigeria, the proportion of the hourly minimum wage expended on fuel translates as:
Fuel Price / Hourly Minimum Wage = 617 Naira / 188 Naira ≈ 3.28 (or 328%)

Interpretation:
The analysis underscores a stark contrast between the two countries. In the United States, fuel costs account for roughly 8.5% of the hourly minimum wage, reflecting a moderate impact on individuals’ budgets. This indicates that someone earning the minimum wage in the US can reasonably expect to allocate a relatively small portion of their earnings to cover fuel expenses.

In contrast, the situation in Nigeria portrays a significantly higher proportion, with fuel costs amounting to an astonishing 328% of the hourly minimum wage. To put it simply, someone earning the minimum wage in Nigeria has to dedicate more than three times their hourly wage solely to afford the same amount of fuel. This glaring difference underscores the disparity in the purchasing power of individuals between the two countries.

This discrepancy in the proportions of 328% and 8.5% serves as a vivid representation of the financial challenges faced by individuals in Nigeria when it comes to covering fuel expenses. Such a stark difference in the burden of fuel costs relative to earnings highlights the urgency of addressing the affordability of fuel in Nigeria and seeking ways to mitigate this substantial economic discrepancy.

The analysis serves as a foundation for comprehending the intricate relationship between fuel prices, minimum wages, and their consequential effects on individuals’ economic well-being. It highlights the pertinent consideration that the affordability of fuel extends beyond its nominal price, as it intersects with the earning capacity of individuals within each respective nation.

Chai, na on top someone's price of Titus fish you come write this long Economic treatise on fuel comparative analysis? Who go read am?

If man pikin no fit buy fuel for his car, mek him take keke napep go where he wan go. Shikena!

femi4:
What allowances? How many people are receiving the minimum wage in Nigeria. Even corp members were not paid last month. Don't deceive yourself, he's doing better than an average Nigerian, fuel price isn't stable in Nigeria. Those with cars can't drive, those driving are driving on a bad road. No tap water, power is irregular and unaffordable.

He goes home with nothing less than £2000 after tax in a month and can conveniently save £500 each month. Not considering those doing 2 jobs in this analysis

Mind you, that's African fish imported into the UK. Their home grown food and fruits are cheaper.

He is surely doing better than the average Nigerian on minimum wage like him but from his earnings, you didnt ask him about taxes. On £12 per hour and 10 hour work, he makes £120 per day. For even a 5 day work week, that is £600 per week. For a 4 week month, he earns £2400 per month and in 12 months, he earns £28,800 in a year.

On that amount, he pays 20% income tax, outside other taxes such as insurance, health, municipal, but let's stay with income tax; 20% is £5760.

Then, let us talk about rent, If he stays anywhere around London where accomodation is expensive, a studio apartment - what we call bedsitter here, is around £1000/1200 monthly in safe locations, if we go with the lower rent, annually he pays £12,000

Then utility bills will come in; power, internet, and maybe small groceries. Let's just put £150 on that per month, that's £1800 annually.

Now to the issue of transport and feeding, give or take, if he manages well, £200 should cover that monthly, implying that in one year, he would have spent £2400 on transport and food.

So what do we have left, outside other important necessities.
We have £28,800 - (£5760+£12,000+£1800+£2400) = £6840.

That's probably the highest he would save after a year's work if he us being very frugal. Unfortunately, that money can barely sustain him for 6 months if he is out of a work, in the UK where you rarely find anyone to aid or assist you, unlike here in Nigeria.

While he would obviously have a better sense of living in the UK than in Nigeria, he may end up frustrated after 2 to 3 years of staying within the same economic situation, which is not any different from what he ran away from.

uuzba:
BUT in UK, you will pay UK rate for everything.
UK rent, UK light, UK food, UK transport, UK tax, UK phone bill, UK internet....
and at the end of the month, the money will still finish.
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Only if one can teleport from UK to Nigeria regularly.
Live here, but work there.

What's your point bro
Can a security guard in Nigeria eat to his satisfaction or buy 8 mackerel at a go?

You guys should stop these baseless argument. The average man in UK lives a better life compared to the average Nigerian, period.
So una like this hardship we dey inside for Naija... No wonder una dey elect such people for us as president all the time. Person dey show you wetin dey sup with calculations and una still no gree listen.
SMH
I feel like crying for us

AngelicBeing:
Who out you

no be you 😭😭

AngelicBeing:
Hian, you have started again

🤣🤣

diamond68:
no be you 😭😭

Hahaha, your movement, fingerprint and footprint is seen here on satellite 🛰️📡

GloriousGbola:
certified bitchass nigga

so this is where you have been hiding?

didnt want wifey to catch yo arse creeping on the NL?

you are busted

punkass mofo running tryna hide his arse

long time no see. hope you are doing great.

punk

lmaoooo Glorious my G you Dey para oooo 🤣🤣 trust you are well my brother. Ahhh well we are surviving this mean Emile o corn streets lol. God pass dem 😄. Good to see you

otherway:
You must be joking.

Securities make a lot depending on where you are working.

Many securities earn 2000 or more after tax and that is more than enough to live well by yourself.

thriving not paycheck to paycheck surviving. You can afford to survive in uk as a white man but as a black man you must thrive because that day is coming when you would have to run back home forcibly or voluntarily.

fastseo:
Am not using any school qualification to do the work... Just a normal mayguard and i could afford good things of life with ease.

Stop deceiving yourself and others. Life abroad no be bed of roses. If you can afford good things of life with ease, why be say na only fish u want take cook all your different soups and stew for rice? 😆🤣 you be snake...
Na assorted meat ballers dey take cook soups naa., goat meat, cow meat, stripes, kpomo, dry fish, stock fish... And stew, turkey and chicken.... on daily.

Can you afford to rent nice apartment with, swimming pool, hot tub, gym..., drive nice luxury car, in the UK? Go on vacations at least twice a year?
If you want afford these in abroad, your family annual income go be at least $150k.

Before you can comfortably afford all the good things of life for abroad, you must be in a high paying job....
In the US, $100k and below annual income are considered poor, they feed from paycheck to pay heck.
Abroad no easy oooo

Mariangeles:
I would never have guessed if you hadn't admitted it was you.
You kinda wanted to be found out.

nahh that guy press my neck no give me room to breath. Awon neck presser oshi.lol

descarado:
How many care homes.
More than 70% are in the hospital. Also, if you want to specialise and career oriented, you need the nhs.

The least paid nurse at entry level with your PIN is nothing less than 13 quid per hour. Which is still above the national minimum wage.

fastseo:
And how many days will it take for an average Nigerian to earn that 26k? Mind you it take me 1hrs to earn that and i work 12hrs a day. Mind you the fish will last for 3 days as i love eating fish

The current leadership and also the immediate past leadership did a poor job on the economy of Nigeria. Allowing the naira to depreciate driving millions of Nigeria below poverty line

Amiable Sir, pls buy me breakfast 😩

Don't over hype food in the UK , food is cheap in all developed countries of the world . Moreso that Ogbono you bought for £4 is 10k naira , can you buy that for 10k in naija .. Think of other bills aside food . I once lived in the UK for 3years .