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Re: Where Is The Cheapest Place To Live In Nigeria? by Myrepublic(m): 5:15am On May 22, 2025

Port8080:
Your focus should be on improving your income, and raising your standard of living.

Abi. Find skill learn with the 100k if possible. Even if it's how to fix cut hair,and fix female hair. Find a place where they will employ you with accomodation ,so you can safe to rent a better apartment.So that you won't starve anywhere u later choose to go also. Avoid where they can easily kidnap you o.. Most parts of the nation is not so security friendly at the moment.

Re: Where Is The Cheapest Place To Live In Nigeria? by Babangidapikin: 5:18am On May 22, 2025

[quote author= post=135458418]Do you work remotely or got a job paying in dollars, and now you want to relocate to a place where your money stretches like suya on a hot grill of
MANNABBQGRlLLS.

Taraba State is one of the most affordable states to live in, with cheap housing, food, and a low cost of living.
Also, Kogi, and Bauchi are among the cheapest states.

.....and This is official.
[/quote]Do they have light in Taraba, you know that State is far

Re: Where Is The Cheapest Place To Live In Nigeria? by Tijani009: 5:28am On May 22, 2025

Go to brogu , niger state , almost 24hrs power supply, and 40k can land you a good self contain

Re: Where Is The Cheapest Place To Live In Nigeria? by essentialone(m): 5:29am On May 22, 2025

Even people who live Rent-free in the Villages, are still poor. Use your head.

Re: Where Is The Cheapest Place To Live In Nigeria? by essentialone(m): 5:45am On May 22, 2025

A man named his daughter, "*Pregnant*".
So that whenever any guy asks her for her name, she will just reply with, "*Oh, I am Pregnant*". 🤣🤣💔

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Re: Where Is The Cheapest Place To Live In Nigeria? by obembet(f): 5:52am On May 22, 2025

fineeyez:
What part of Ibadan

Maybe Jericho grin

Re: Where Is The Cheapest Place To Live In Nigeria? by saintnegroid(m): 6:02am On May 22, 2025

fineeyez:
Hi, I need some help figuring out something I’ve been contemplating.

Due to some financial difficulties, I have to relocate and I’m looking for a place in Nigeria that’s very affordable in terms of rent and general cost of living. One of my top priorities is reliable electricity and good network connectivity, as these are essential for my work and daily life.

My budget is quite limited—less than ₦100,000—so affordability is crucial.

So far, the options I’m considering include:

Osogbo, Osun State

Uyo, Akwa Ibom

Gboko, Benue State

Abakaliki, Ebonyi State

If you have any suggestions, insights, or recommendations about these places—or anywhere else that might fit my criteria—I’d really appreciate your input.

Thanks so much for your help! Uyó, Akwa ibom? Maybe you want to stay in the village

Re: Where Is The Cheapest Place To Live In Nigeria? by xxolisexx(m): 6:05am On May 22, 2025

Your village..

Re: Where Is The Cheapest Place To Live In Nigeria? by MightySparrow: 6:07am On May 22, 2025

Sambisa

Re: Where Is The Cheapest Place To Live In Nigeria? by Omalicious1: 6:10am On May 22, 2025

fineeyez:
Hi, I need some help figuring out something I’ve been contemplating.

Due to some financial difficulties, I have to relocate and I’m looking for a place in Nigeria that’s very affordable in terms of rent and general cost of living. One of my top priorities is reliable electricity and good network connectivity, as these are essential for my work and daily life.

My budget is quite limited—less than ₦100,000—so affordability is crucial.

So far, the options I’m considering include:

Osogbo, Osun State

Uyo, Akwa Ibom

Gboko, Benue State

Abakaliki, Ebonyi State

If you have any suggestions, insights, or recommendations about these places—or anywhere else that might fit my criteria—I’d really appreciate your input.

Thanks so much for your help!

Will recommend Uyo, however get a house on the outskirts of uyo (you might not even know that you're on the outskirts due to rapid development, and most especially, live in a place where you will have a space to farm...

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Re: Where Is The Cheapest Place To Live In Nigeria? by Abaman001(m): 6:14am On May 22, 2025

fineeyez:
Hi, I need some help figuring out something I’ve been contemplating.

Due to some financial difficulties, I have to relocate and I’m looking for a place in Nigeria that’s very affordable in terms of rent and general cost of living. One of my top priorities is reliable electricity and good network connectivity, as these are essential for my work and daily life.

My budget is quite limited—less than ₦100,000—so affordability is crucial.

So far, the options I’m considering include:

Osogbo, Osun State

Uyo, Akwa Ibom

Gboko, Benue State

Abakaliki, Ebonyi State

If you have any suggestions, insights, or recommendations about these places—or anywhere else that might fit my criteria—I’d really appreciate your input.

Thanks so much for your help!

You can relocate to Eteo or Nowa in Rivers state. Note: Eteo or Nowa are towards the end part of Eleme LGA and the beginning of Tai LGA respectively, both communities share boundary, much steady power supply, most times been paid by the LGA chairmen(low cost power supply) good Internet network, smooth road connectivity to the city center, affordable house rent, relatively cheap food supply due to the proximity with Ogoni and Akwa-Ibom axis. Don't mind what some people are saying here, there are some places we can live with low budget and still feel the city vibes due the proximity with the city center....

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Re: Where Is The Cheapest Place To Live In Nigeria? by victorazy(m): 6:14am On May 22, 2025

Starboytwo:
Damaturu...

The Name sound like it.

Like "Dama Aturu" means Be falling, Sheep grin

For that I won't fall for u bro, I ain't going to Damaturu....

Re: Where Is The Cheapest Place To Live In Nigeria? by Afonja007: 6:17am On May 22, 2025

Is not about how cheap the place is but how are you going to be surviving in those places,akwa ibom nothing is happening there unless your a big time contractor and you have connections in government house, oshogbo Akure shagamu those places is good if you don't have big ambitions in life maybe your life time dream is to worth 1 million naira all your life

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Re: Where Is The Cheapest Place To Live In Nigeria? by NiceClean: 6:25am On May 22, 2025

Your village should have been the cheapest place to live.

Re: Where Is The Cheapest Place To Live In Nigeria? by highchief1: 6:33am On May 22, 2025

boringdraw:
Jos - good weather, ok infrastructure, awesome social life, affordable food and housing

Kaduna has all you need and more.

Osogbo - just like jos in most things. Jos has better weather and social life.

Uyo - better than the two above, but way more expensive

Gboko/Abakiliki - nothing special about them.

You can also consider Enugu or Calabar. Both are more expensive than Jos but not as Uyo.

God bless u,I have learnt.

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Re: Where Is The Cheapest Place To Live In Nigeria? by OlujobaSamuel: 6:37am On May 22, 2025

JobAndVacancies:
see someone all the way in Lagos talking about living in Uyo.
This forum is a joke

So Na everyone wey dey Lagos no dey go out abi.
I'm so sure I've stepped my feet in almost all states in southern Nigeria

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Re: Where Is The Cheapest Place To Live In Nigeria? by Emmawolex22(m): 6:43am On May 22, 2025

Trustmea:
Standard two bedroom flat is like how much per year in that town

Standard two bedroom is around 300k let your budget be within that range in terms of food you will really enjoy the town

Re: Where Is The Cheapest Place To Live In Nigeria? by Tadeus(m): 6:48am On May 22, 2025

[quote author= post=135458418]Do you work remotely or got a job paying in dollars, and now you want to relocate to a place where your money stretches like suya on a hot grill of
MANNABBQGRlLLS.

Taraba State is one of the most affordable states to live in, with cheap housing, food, and a low cost of living.
Also, Kogi, and Bauchi are among the cheapest states.

.....and This is official.
[/quote]"... Got a paying job in dollars......" And he was looking for apartment of 100k? How nah? Your question nor follow😂

Re: Where Is The Cheapest Place To Live In Nigeria? by psucc(m): 6:54am On May 22, 2025

You come mention Uyo add? Guy e no plumb o.

Uyo dey expensive o.

Re: Where Is The Cheapest Place To Live In Nigeria? by maxkia(m): 7:00am On May 22, 2025

Badagry. 96k can get you a room self contain here . 8k per month

Re: Where Is The Cheapest Place To Live In Nigeria? by mickyeddi: 7:16am On May 22, 2025

Maiduguri will be your best choice.

Re: Where Is The Cheapest Place To Live In Nigeria? by olurotimi(m): 7:19am On May 22, 2025

Try Ado ekiti, Kabba or obajana where u can easily get a casual factory job at dangote cement.

Re: Where Is The Cheapest Place To Live In Nigeria? by Mushmush: 7:26am On May 22, 2025

Mariangeles:
Honestly.
It's a place I'd really like to visit/explore in my lifetime.

I assure you that you won't regret it. Jos is a nice place and life is very affordable. Food, fruits and vegetables are very cheap in Jos. God bless Jos

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Re: Where Is The Cheapest Place To Live In Nigeria? by Mushmush: 7:30am On May 22, 2025

yakubunsadiya:
Grave

Someone needs help with suggestions and you are messing around. Don't be stupid please

Re: Where Is The Cheapest Place To Live In Nigeria? by Mushmush: 7:31am On May 22, 2025

Dedan112:
Uyo is good, But foodstuffs is on a high side

Life is expensive in Uyo. Ya all should stop misleading the OP

Re: Where Is The Cheapest Place To Live In Nigeria? by Love800(m): 7:41am On May 22, 2025

30k. Is it yearly?

Gentlesoul2021:
Come to ilorin
U will see a face me I face u for 30k

Re: Where Is The Cheapest Place To Live In Nigeria? by gr8cany: 7:43am On May 22, 2025

Wizardslayer:
Ebonyi

Don't go to Ebonyi. house rent alone will usurp you dry.
Living in Ebonyi comes with high cost.

if you want southern region, go to Abia state(Aba) or Rivers state(remote areas) or if region is not specific, go to the north, all norther state, will offer you a safe haven with that budget except that you have to cover your head from banditry and terrorists.

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Re: Where Is The Cheapest Place To Live In Nigeria? by gentlesmithugo(m): 7:50am On May 22, 2025

Cherrybae:
One bedroom flat in Owerri world bank, works layout, ikenegbu, MCC is very cheap 100k per year.

Awka is 80k per year

Enugu 80k per year

In Aba. Abia state its 70k per year

While umuahia town is 80k per year

madam u don't no wat u r talking about

Re: Where Is The Cheapest Place To Live In Nigeria? by Love800(m): 7:51am On May 22, 2025

But there is no difference in what you are saying. You are quite right sha, but 250k in lagos is the same with 80k in Niger state(northern places). So nothing like earning higher in lagos, because that same higher is still what Niger state people earn, but cost of living gives the amount a difference, but they earn and spend the same thing!

I know you will not understand thoroughly sha.
Anyways, thanks for your time.

RandomFellow:
Uyo is not cheap, especially when we're talking about staple food.

If you want a cheap place to live, you also need to understand that you won't be earning highly too. I mean, if you earn high, chances are that you will have to spend more to live in that are.

Consider everything before making a decision. Best wishes

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Re: Where Is The Cheapest Place To Live In Nigeria? by Gentlesoul2021(m): 7:55am On May 22, 2025

Love800:
30k. Is it yearly?

Yes yearly

Re: Where Is The Cheapest Place To Live In Nigeria? by Gentlesoul2021(m): 7:56am On May 22, 2025

Samade7:
with no toilet and bathroom

This may not be guaranteed but u may be lucky to get some with toilet and bathroom...

Re: Where Is The Cheapest Place To Live In Nigeria? by Love800(m): 7:56am On May 22, 2025

Which state is ifon orolu located?

sexyyoyo:
Ifon Orolu is very cheap to stay and enjoy cheap foods with affordable accommodation. Just ensure you don't stay close to Ilobu or Erin Osun due to the communal clash of recent. Though settled now. You have greater opportunity to invest and diversify in other areas of your choice and easily be able to build your own house. Thank me later because I make cool money from this town. I talk with experience despite my stay abroad for 4 years.

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