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Re: Where Is The Cheapest Place To Live In Nigeria? by buhariguy(m): 6:02pm On May 22, 2025
Mistaresa:
With 100k, avoid akwa ibom unless u want to spend that amount on drinks...
there is still a room of 2k a month in uyo,
A friend of mine said so
Re: Where Is The Cheapest Place To Live In Nigeria? by Yorubaboon: 6:09pm On May 22, 2025
post=135462304:
Where in Onitsha, you dey stay?
Obosi
Re: Where Is The Cheapest Place To Live In Nigeria? by Christboy01(m): 6:24pm On May 22, 2025
Come to Mangu, Plateau state
Re: Where Is The Cheapest Place To Live In Nigeria? by KayCee92(m): 6:27pm 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!
Haa, Gboko ke. Make dem herdsmen no use u for pepper soup.
I think Oyo, Abakaliki and Uyo should be the only options
Re: Where Is The Cheapest Place To Live In Nigeria? by ledaman: 7:04pm On May 22, 2025
Mistaresa:
With 100k, avoid akwa ibom unless u want to spend that amount on drinks...
lol angry
Re: Where Is The Cheapest Place To Live In Nigeria? by NaijaCover(m): 7:10pm On May 22, 2025
Yorubaboon:
Obosi
Welcome To Onitsha
Re: Where Is The Cheapest Place To Live In Nigeria? by iamL(f): 7:40pm On May 22, 2025
Abaman001:
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....
What about the security state of the area? Those areas that are always boiling.
Re: Where Is The Cheapest Place To Live In Nigeria? by mdsne(m): 7:45pm On May 22, 2025
[quote author=Gentlesoul2021 post=135458409]Come to ilorin
U will see a face me I face u for 30k

Hope no be Abdul Rahman the Ilorin butcher house you want to give him
Re: Where Is The Cheapest Place To Live In Nigeria? by mdsne(m): 7:46pm On May 22, 2025
Gentlesoul2021:
Come to ilorin
U will see a face me I face u for 30k
Rahmoni former house
Re: Where Is The Cheapest Place To Live In Nigeria? by fineeyez(op): 10:00pm On May 22, 2025
Abaman001:
My office is Eteo, I go there each working day
Please I sent you a dm
Re: Where Is The Cheapest Place To Live In Nigeria? by Love800(m): 8:48am On May 24, 2025
Okay.
I appreciate.
Gentlesoul2021:
Public toilet/bathroom
Re: Where Is The Cheapest Place To Live In Nigeria? by gr8cany: 10:27am On May 24, 2025
fineboynl:
rivers and asaba which is better? For cheaper accomodations and running a business.
Rivers
Re: Where Is The Cheapest Place To Live In Nigeria? by Bigcowhorn: 11:31am On May 24, 2025
Yorubaboon:
Onitsha is cheaper than lagos and many cities that have been mentioned here, I relocated from lagos to Onitsha and believe me things are way more cheaper than when I was in lagos, struggling to get everything at exorbitant prices.
Is Aba not cheaper?
Re: Where Is The Cheapest Place To Live In Nigeria? by Bigcowhorn: 11:40am On May 24, 2025
Sharpsharp00123:
Lagos belongs to every Yoruba same way anambara belongs to every Ibo.

Everyone has its own so y should u b worried about how others handle their own?

A Yoruba person doesn't care about what happens in your 5 plots of land but everyday u Ibos want to dictate what happens in Yoruba land
Because you sold us 10 plots in your land and we paid cash

The. Made you gatemen and security
Re: Where Is The Cheapest Place To Live In Nigeria? by Sharpsharp00123: 12:15pm On May 24, 2025
Bigcowhorn:
Because you sold us 10 plots in your land and we paid cash

The. Made you gatemen and security
na all these chestbeating tire me


Go n check d latest statistence survey, only 25% of Lagos land are owned by non indigenes n ibos only have 7% of it.

So how can someone who have 7% brag that he has everything?
Re: Where Is The Cheapest Place To Live In Nigeria? by Bigcowhorn: 12:38pm On May 24, 2025
Sharpsharp00123:
na all these chestbeating tire me


Go n check d latest statistence survey, only 25% of Lagos land are owned by non indigenes n ibos only have 7% of it.

So how can someone who have 7% brag that he has everything?
Try reduce it to 5 percent so you can sleep well

Keep deciving yourself
Re: Where Is The Cheapest Place To Live In Nigeria? by lawani(m): 3:40pm On May 24, 2025
Come over to Ilesa, Osun Nigeria.
Re: Where Is The Cheapest Place To Live In Nigeria? by Yorubaboon: 3:54pm On May 24, 2025
Bigcowhorn:
Is Aba not cheaper?
All are cheap though.
Re: Where Is The Cheapest Place To Live In Nigeria? by Bigcowhorn: 4:11pm On May 24, 2025
Yorubaboon:
All are cheap though.
Then. Which has better light
Re: Where Is The Cheapest Place To Live In Nigeria? by Yorubaboon: 4:37pm On May 24, 2025
Bigcowhorn:
Then. Which has better light
I don't haVe light issues in Onitsha, I don't know of Aba.
Re: Where Is The Cheapest Place To Live In Nigeria? by TheLoneCitizen(m): 3:43am On May 27, 2025
Omalicious1:
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...
Where in Uyo would that be please. Affordable accommodation
Re: Where Is The Cheapest Place To Live In Nigeria? by Omalicious1: 10:33am On May 27, 2025
TheLoneCitizen:
Where in Uyo would that be please. Affordable accommodation
Around Ifa (big junction), ekom Iman round about, off Idoro Road, etc.
Re: Where Is The Cheapest Place To Live In Nigeria? by Bigcowhorn: 10:56am On May 27, 2025
post=135469492:
Welcome To Onitsha
That WhatsApp number in your signature is not active

Anyway I wanted to ask that is ABA not cheaper than Onitsha
Re: Where Is The Cheapest Place To Live In Nigeria? by NaijaCover(m): 12:08pm On May 27, 2025
Bigcowhorn:
That WhatsApp number in your signature is not active

Anyway I wanted to ask that is ABA not cheaper than Onitsha
My WhatsApp number will be active by june
Re: Where Is The Cheapest Place To Live In Nigeria? by SNEFF: 12:51pm On May 27, 2025
post=135459614:
Come over to Onitsha and thank me later
Chief like how much would it cost for single room or self con ?
Re: Where Is The Cheapest Place To Live In Nigeria? by TheLoneCitizen(m): 2:03pm On May 27, 2025
Omalicious1:
Around Ifa (big junction), ekom Iman round about, off Idoro Road, etc.
Thank you please
Re: Where Is The Cheapest Place To Live In Nigeria? by ThaThinka: 4:17pm On May 27, 2025
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.
Could you share a little information about the bold portion, please?
Re: Where Is The Cheapest Place To Live In Nigeria? by NaijaCover(m): 4:19pm On May 27, 2025
SNEFF:
Chief like how much would it cost for single room or self con ?
Self con, start from 150k and above

Depending on the area, you want it in Onitsha
Re: Where Is The Cheapest Place To Live In Nigeria? by PROPEACE: 9:46am On May 28, 2025
Johnken1234:
2007, this is 2025 ooo
Oranges may not be that cheap in Gboko today, but they are definitely cheaper than about anywhere else in Nigeria, or isn't that the point of the original post? Or is the OP not looking for the cheapest place to live in Nigeria?
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