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Re: You are living above your means if you are saving 6 mths salary for rent - Lady by press9jatv(op): 10:22pm On Jun 10, 2025
Ofekongsk:
Life no get manual, anyone or anything that works for you at a time of need is fine
yes soooo. Anyone that's been favoured in this hyperinflated economy, na God pick the person call. It's not easy at all. Selfcon is now around 250k upwards.
Re: You are living above your means if you are saving 6 mths salary for rent - Lady by obonujoker(m): 10:25pm On Jun 10, 2025
helinues:
Why should you be earning N83k monthly and your average monthly rent is N40k? That's living above ones means
So I should be working at Island and living at Abaranje, Ikotun, everyday?
Re: You are living above your means if you are saving 6 mths salary for rent - Lady by Ofekongsk(m): 10:26pm On Jun 10, 2025
Well some will still disagree and will want to profer solution like they got it all figured out even when they struggling to survive undecided
press9jatv:
yes soooo. Anyone that's been favoured in this hyperinflated economy, na God pick the person call. It's not easy at all. Selfcon is now around 250k upwards.
Re: You are living above your means if you are saving 6 mths salary for rent - Lady by DeAnonymousGuy(m): 10:26pm On Jun 10, 2025
ActressAbimbola:
We are currently recruiting in our establishment buddy.
I am currently open for employment. OND computer science. Can work as a support staff, document controller. Also a fast leaner so i can easily learn on the job
Re: You are living above your means if you are saving 6 mths salary for rent - Lady by obonujoker(m): 10:27pm On Jun 10, 2025
udeh3:
There's a standard for this. The maximum should be 30% of your annual salary. But, for me, 12 to 15% of your annual salary should be able to cover your rent. If not, you're on a long thing and should be looking out for a less expensive house rent
Where you wan see cheap house for Lagos now?
Re: You are living above your means if you are saving 6 mths salary for rent - Lady by pandax: 10:29pm On Jun 10, 2025
press9jatv:
If you have to save six months salary just to pay your rent, then you’re living above your means” — Nigeria young Lady insists



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J88WW2fXyNw?
If your one month salary cannot pay your one year house rent in Nigeria ooo, please find your level or else you will suffer

If more than 30% of your monthly salary goes towards your monthly rent for abroad, please increase your hustle ooo, or else you cannot buy flight ticket back.
Re: You are living above your means if you are saving 6 mths salary for rent - Lady by press9jatv(op): 10:31pm On Jun 10, 2025
Ofekongsk:
Well some will still disagree and will want to profer solution like they got it all figured out even when they struggling to survive undecided
it's very unfortunate situation.
Re: You are living above your means if you are saving 6 mths salary for rent - Lady by Ofekongsk(m): 10:33pm On Jun 10, 2025
My joy be say, after them do i too know, Dem go still go offline go face the normal daily wahala. Make Dem dey whine their self
press9jatv:
it's very unfortunate situation.
Re: You are living above your means if you are saving 6 mths salary for rent - Lady by press9jatv(op): 10:34pm On Jun 10, 2025
Ofekongsk:
My joy be say, after them do i too know, Dem go still go offline go face the normal daily wahala. Make Dem dey whine their self
seriously, it's unfortunate situation in Nigeria. Suffering and crying everywhere.
Re: You are living above your means if you are saving 6 mths salary for rent - Lady by Ofekongsk(m): 10:42pm On Jun 10, 2025
Even having a skill doesn't guarantee you'll get jobs. If person no call you for your services, how person one take work. Currently, skills no even help
press9jatv:
seriously, it's unfortunate situation in Nigeria. Suffering and crying everywhere.
Re: You are living above your means if you are saving 6 mths salary for rent - Lady by Zackattack: 11:07pm On Jun 10, 2025
wunmi590:
huh

Some people who are still living with their parent, will just wake up one day and become a motivational speaker, it seems this girl don't know the cost of house in Nigeria now, most especially in Lagos where most of the jobs is...

What she said is somehow right, but that's shouldn't be for everyone...


My 1month and half salary is what I pay for rent, infact, my December 13th month is what I always use to offset my rent yearly, sometimes too, I use my leave allowance to pay it conveniently
Leave that your 13th month story.
She didn’t say it because she’s smart, nor cos she wants to be right or wrong.
The reality is not logical. It is what it is. Na body go tell whoever dey do am.
Re: You are living above your means if you are saving 6 mths salary for rent - Lady by MaZee1:
I'm living way way below my means, my rent is 2.31% of annual income
Re: You are living above your means if you are saving 6 mths salary for rent - Lady by Juliearth(f): 11:57pm On Jun 10, 2025
The appropriate word to use is income, which may comprise of one's salary and proceedss from other histles. Thus, it is wrong to use 6 month's worth of income to pay rent.
Re: You are living above your means if you are saving 6 mths salary for rent - Lady by yommysure(m): 12:00am On Jun 11, 2025
muyico:
90% of my salary for a month, cover my yearly rent! At Ibadan in Oyo State ,a room and parlour selfcon
Which side in ib
Re: You are living above your means if you are saving 6 mths salary for rent - Lady by ceejay80s(m): 2:01am On Jun 11, 2025
ibechris:
My rent is equal to my half month pay annually.
Mine is just 3 months salary can pay my rent for a year, can u believe I still can't save a kobo within that year,
This No be joke and it baffles me
Re: You are living above your means if you are saving 6 mths salary for rent - Lady by IamHonourable1: 3:02am On Jun 11, 2025
ActressAbimbola:
We are currently recruiting in our establishment buddy.
Please is your establishment in Port Harcourt because I'm interested in working.
Re: You are living above your means if you are saving 6 mths salary for rent - Lady by press9jatv(op): 4:02am On Jun 11, 2025
Ofekongsk:
Even having a skill doesn't guarantee you'll get jobs. If person no call you for your services, how person one take work. Currently, skills no even help
yes sooo. Na Grace of God dey pay Bills. In Nigeria, it's by connection ooo
Re: You are living above your means if you are saving 6 mths salary for rent - Lady by press9jatv(op): 4:03am On Jun 11, 2025
ceejay80s:
Mine is just 3 months salary can pay my rent for a year, can u believe I still can't save a kobo within that year,
This No be joke and it baffles me
hmm 🧐. That's the reality
Re: You are living above your means if you are saving 6 mths salary for rent - Lady by femi4: 5:22am On Jun 11, 2025
press9jatv:
If you have to save six months salary just to pay your rent, then you’re living above your means” — Nigeria young Lady insists



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J88WW2fXyNw?
If your rent is more than your 2 months salary, you're living above your means
Re: You are living above your means if you are saving 6 mths salary for rent - Lady by femi4: 5:28am On Jun 11, 2025
press9jatv:
Hmm 🤔. My question here's, What if you no dey earn salary,, how you wan take calculate am?

I don't know if this calculation is right? It's someone writeup.

In economics, Y= C+S {Y-income, C-consumption, S-savings}; N100k/m can not live in a self con in Lagos assuming it is N500k/A. Food inf is 30%, Did she consider average or min wage in Nig/Lag? What’s the pop of those earning N200k/m in Lag/Nig? 😲😲😲😲
She's correct. It's a popular saying that has been proven over time.

If you stay in a house of 1.2 m per year, earning N200k per month...That means you won't have savings at the end of year cos 50% of your annual income goes into rent
Re: You are living above your means if you are saving 6 mths salary for rent - Lady by Oghene86: 5:47am On Jun 11, 2025
press9jatv:
what of someone that earns 50k per month, won't he eat from the money niii. And with high inflation in the foodstuffs in the market, how will the salary earner cope in this situation?
The person should fast 😂
Re: You are living above your means if you are saving 6 mths salary for rent - Lady by Difrent: 5:55am On Jun 11, 2025
press9jatv:
Hmm 🤔. My question here's, What if you no dey earn salary,, how you wan take calculate am?
Clearly wasn't referring to those who aren't earning Salary.
If you be business man, you can even get the money for your rent In one deal, while a salary earner will save up his salary for the same purpose
Re: You are living above your means if you are saving 6 mths salary for rent - Lady by tosyne2much(m): 6:14am On Jun 11, 2025
timilehin007:
Wait, u do mistake for this write up? 700k they for a bedroom flat...plenty sef...u probably haven't have to look for an apartment in Lagos
Yes you're right

Not every landlord wants to milk their landlord dry just because most landlords are insanely inflating their rent.. There are some landlord that are still merciful to their tenants... At least my dad still collects 350k for two bedroom flat in Idimu sad
Re: You are living above your means if you are saving 6 mths salary for rent - Lady by agentarcher(m): 6:32am On Jun 11, 2025
In Nigeria most things are above the average man's means. Does she want them to live in a mud house? This simply shows how overpriced rent are. Most real estate agency are after yahoo boys not the actual working man. We need low income housing in Nigeria badly.
Re: You are living above your means if you are saving 6 mths salary for rent - Lady by HenryThegreat1(m): 6:46am On Jun 11, 2025
Approximately 11.46% of my annual net salary goes to rent.
Re: You are living above your means if you are saving 6 mths salary for rent - Lady by udeh3(m): 6:57am On Jun 11, 2025
obonujoker:
Where you wan see cheap house for Lagos now?
Go outskirt of Lagos na. Check Mowe, Ibafo, Magboro, Isheri, Akute, Alagbole and the likes
Re: You are living above your means if you are saving 6 mths salary for rent - Lady by ibechris(m): 6:59am On Jun 11, 2025
ceejay80s:
Mine is just 3 months salary can pay my rent for a year, can u believe I still can't save a kobo within that year,
This No be joke and it baffles me
Try and increase ur earning power.

My rent is 2.5million per annum but,every March I just reserve my rent before 20th of the day,I pay my landlord.

What was the magic I did?i personally increased my earning power and I don't depend on one income for survival especially in this APC regime.

U must find a way to save if not,u can't retire well.
Re: You are living above your means if you are saving 6 mths salary for rent - Lady by olax02(m): 7:06am On Jun 11, 2025
Nemesis0147:
Nonsense
Live comfortable and double your hustle….
You are on point. Someone doesn't need to panic. Just double the hustle.
Re: You are living above your means if you are saving 6 mths salary for rent - Lady by obonujoker(m): 7:27am On Jun 11, 2025
udeh3:
Go outskirt of Lagos na. Check Mowe, Ibafo, Magboro, Isheri, Akute, Alagbole and the likes
So from there I go dey go VI, Lekki or Ikoyi everyday for work?? grin

What about my children, what about my family??
Re: You are living above your means if you are saving 6 mths salary for rent - Lady by Blitzking: 7:30am On Jun 11, 2025
Your rent should be 2 or 3 months salary max
Re: You are living above your means if you are saving 6 mths salary for rent - Lady by muyico(m): 7:32am On Jun 11, 2025
yommysure:
Which side in ib
akinyemi,after 110, ring road Ibadan
Re: You are living above your means if you are saving 6 mths salary for rent - Lady by timilehin007(m): 7:32am On Jun 11, 2025
tosyne2much:
Yes you're right

Not every landlord wants to milk their landlord dry just because most landlords are insanely inflating their rent.. There are some landlord that are still merciful to their tenants... At least my dad still collects 350k for two bedroom flat in Idimu sad
Wow for Idimu, 350 P/A..?? Omo your dad try ooo for that Idimu come back to egbeda, Ipaja come command, Ikola, oke isagun enter Ajasa...I still look for apartment as I moved this past December...most 2 bedroom flats for this areas, the least I got was 450...some 550, 500, 600 up to 700 P/A...I later settled for a room nd parlour sef..my kid kuku never reach 5, 300 P/A
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