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Ikot ekpene is one of the best places to live in Nigeria,the people are so peaceful and very industrious, if you are going there for business or, pleasure I assure you that you are going to have your money's worth.I actually plan on retiring to that place.

Badtman:
So ilorin Na Town seems you haven't Visit Ilorin b4

I know ilorin very well. It's a big town

Jokerman:
Huh.... I don't think you have visited Ilorin, Aba, Sapele to call them towns....

Towns are Okada, Badagry, Ogbomoso, Ifo, etc

Oga calm down. I served in sapele and it's almost like my second home, lovely place but it's a town! Aba is a city. How you put Aba and Sapele in the same category is strange to me oo

tolexy007:
and where is Akure?

Akure is expensive abeg. I should know because I lived there as a student for more than 5years.

why didn't I see Makurdi ?

LordCenturion:
This is not complete without mentione (ilorin) kwara

I agree with you even Offa was not mentioned

sallylet:
Kaduna is a beautiful place to settle down and make a family. Very close to Abuja as well

Until the killing starts.

Personally if I want to live in the North I'll go to Langtang North. Beautiful place.

So Kano is not among? In Kano Jigawa, u can still buy meat from 100 naira, food stuff is also cheap in kano.
Ilorin, Minna, Sokoto, Birnin-Kebbi, Osogbo, Ile-ife, Zaria, Kaduna, Aba

Thistles:
Source:https://www.tolet.com.ng/blog/5-cheapest-cities-to-live-in-nigeria/?utm_source=naraland&utm_campaign=nairaland18_01_2017&utm_medium=blog

Nigeria, the giant of Africa is sure one of the best places to live in the world. A lot of things contribute to this factor; the weather, the people, the culture and the family values make Nigeria a choice location in the world. The finest cities, best cities in Nigeria alongside with their glamour makes Nigeria one of the best places to live. No doubts there are still some worse cities and dirty cities in the country. Do you know some states in Nigeria are very affordable compared to others? I mean some cities in Nigeria are very cheap in terms of accommodation, feeding and transportation. Perhaps, you live in one of the most expensive states in Nigeria and you want to relocate, check out the top 5 Cheapest Cities to live in Nigeria here;

Ikot Ekpene

Also known as Rafia city, Ikot Ekpene is located in Akwa Ibom, one of Nigeria’s oil-rich Niger delta States.Ikot Ekpene is an enchanting city reminiscent of beauty. Akwa Ibom is home to over 143,077 people as at the 2006 population census. It is also renowned for the good roads which intricately networks the Akwa Ibom state. Ikot Ekpene occupies an 116km.. square of land and it has a population density of 1233…
Hotel accommodation in this city is ridiculously cheap as one can lodge in a hotel for as low as 1000 NGN. The most expensive hotel here is 10,000 NGN. Hotels in Ikot Ekpene are; Anibeto Palace Hotels, Diamolen Luxury Hotels, Macaire Resorts, Tropical Guest House, Usel International Hotels, Executive Guest House, Samret Guest House (Extension), and U & I Guest House.
You can get a flat for rent for as low as 200,00 NGN here.There are also a few office spaces here. Ikot Ekpene is a commercial area, so there is no need to worry about doing business here.

Ibadan

‘Ibadan, a running splash of rust and gold’ These were the lines that described Africa’s largest city in J.P Clark’s poem. Ibadan rose to prominence due to its strong capacity to overcome wars. Today, Ibadan is one of the best places to live in Nigeria. It is also one of the most populated cities in the country with a population of 2,559,853, an area of 3,080 and a population density of 831.
Ibadan is one of the most affordable places to live in Nigeria. The cost of plots of land for sale in Ibadan is lesser than the cost of renting a mini flat in some areas in Lagos. This seems so interesting and ridiculous at the same time. Even if you don’t want to live in Ibadan, this is a very big opportunity for those seeking to invest in the real Estate sector by buying a property. You can get a piece of land in Ibadan for as low as 100,000 NGN. The cost of renting a flat in Ibadan is about 250,000 NGN.
The cost of booking a hotel accommodation in Ibadan ranges from 3000 NGN to 12,500 NGN. Major hotels in Ibadan are; Walan Hotel (D’Rovans Hotel Limited), Check-Inn hotels, Travel House Ibadan, and Vigold Hotel.

Onitsha

Onitsha is located in Anambra state, Nigeria. In the 2006 Nigerian census, Onitsha city had an estimated resident population of over half a million people, and, as of 2016, has an estimated metropolitan population of 7,425,000. The indigenous people of Onitsha are Igbo and speak the Igbo language. The Onitsha people like to be referred to as Ndi Onicha.

Today, Onitsha is more urbanised compared to the ancient Onitsha where Crime was once the order of the day. The city is located in Anambra State and has now become a residence to those who want to live in an exciting and vibrating city. Public transportation goes everywhere and makes getting around very easy. The city has undergone various developmental efforts and has become a more livable city, particularly for families. From low cost of living to cheap housing, Onitsha got it all for you.
The following major hotels are in Onitsha; Dolly Hills Hotel Limited, Chimanda Hotel, Kate Suites Hotel and Rainbow Palace Extensions. You can rent a flat for as low as 180,000 NGN in Onitsha. The cost of buying and selling in Onitsha is also relatively low. Onitsha is an industrious city to live. So you need not worry about doing business.

Kaduna

Kaduna City is the capital of Kaduna state. Kaduna’s name derives from the Hausa word “kada” for crocodile (“Kaduna” being the plural form). Kaduna is a trade centre and a major transportation hub for the surrounding agricultural areas with its rail and road junction. This shows that it is a commercial area and it is easy to find something doing here. Due to the agricultural proceeds here, food stuff is very affordable. Accommodation is also very affordable. You can get 3.5 acres of farmland of land for rent for as low as 25,000 NGN. The population of Kaduna was at 760,084 as of the 2006 Nigerian census. Rapid urbanisation over the past decade has created an increasingly large population, now estimated to be around 1.3 million.

However, many people dread staying in this area because of the perceived insecurity and terrorism in the north. The government is working hard to put this under control. But believe me, Kaduna is a good and a safe place to live.
The cost of booking a hotel in Kaduna are as follows; There are numerous hotels in Kaduna. Some of the are; Hotel Seventeen, Asaa Pyramid Hotel, Crocodile Hotel and Orange Groove Hotel Limited.

Owerri

This city is the capital of Imo state. It is currently referred to as the entertainment capital of Nigeria because of its high density of spacious hotels, high street casinos, production studios and high-quality centres of relaxation centres. Owerri is a beautiful and serene environment to live. The cost of renting a 3 bedroom flat here can be as low as 300, 000 NGN. The road network is good and the power supply is not bad.
There are numerous hotels in Owerri. Some of them are; Newcastle Hotel, De Legend Hotel, Disney Hotel and Resorts, Edinburgh Hotel, and Emirate Suite. The road network here is very good. There are also a good number of financial hubs in Owerri.

Oga Op replace Owerri with Aba and Onitsha with Osogbo!

A city is considered to be cheap when the cost of living is cheap.


You will spend not less than N200 for a km movement in Onitsha where as it will not pass N70 in Osogbo!

tdayof:
A piece of land in the bush.
Even with 300k you won't get a plot in Ib except you're willing to live in a bush.

A plot cost 1-1.5mill on average In a standard area.

Pls help me tell him o

what a joke Owerri & Onitsha I dey hear you

Ibadan is relatively cheap though..
Owerri the "Current entertainment Capital of Nigeria" Bros easy lol who dash Owerri....

dyabman:
Ibadan seems expensive though ..

I don't know why people keep saying Ibadan is very cheap. I moved to ibadan last year because of all this talk. Yea it is slightly cheaper than Lagos, but when you realize that that some things like electronics, phones, and some other house hold equipments are more expensive here (when compared to lagos), then you start to wonder if it is really worth it. Accommodation is the only thing that is slightly cheaper here. And land is not as cheap as OP claims it is. Plot of land sells for over a million here, unless you want to go and buy land in the forest. Don't be fooled... Ibadan is not as cheap as people make it out to be.

Olusola10:
And this shit made a front page with no source.....

Nairaland has really lost it even the MOD are cnfuse and lost.

In my opinion, their should be Ilorin as number after Ibadan.
Owerri and Onitsha ke I lived there for one year. Abeg strike em out, cheapest ko sharpest ni.

ibadan after ilorin

Jos is d only cheapest city i knw

The boko Haram zone is the cheapest for now and no body wants to mention it...where u can get an apartment almost for free....

Thistles:
Source:https://www.tolet.com.ng/blog/5-cheapest-cities-to-live-in-nigeria/?utm_source=naraland&utm_campaign=nairaland18_01_2017&utm_medium=blog

Nigeria, the giant of Africa is sure one of the best places to live in the world. A lot of things contribute to this factor; the weather, the people, the culture and the family values make Nigeria a choice location in the world. The finest cities, best cities in Nigeria alongside with their glamour makes Nigeria one of the best places to live. No doubts there are still some worse cities and dirty cities in the country. Do you know some states in Nigeria are very affordable compared to others? I mean some cities in Nigeria are very cheap in terms of accommodation, feeding and transportation. Perhaps, you live in one of the most expensive states in Nigeria and you want to relocate, check out the top 5 Cheapest Cities to live in Nigeria here;

Ikot Ekpene

Also known as Rafia city, Ikot Ekpene is located in Akwa Ibom, one of Nigeria’s oil-rich Niger delta States.Ikot Ekpene is an enchanting city reminiscent of beauty. Akwa Ibom is home to over 143,077 people as at the 2006 population census. It is also renowned for the good roads which intricately networks the Akwa Ibom state. Ikot Ekpene occupies an 116km.. square of land and it has a population density of 1233…
Hotel accommodation in this city is ridiculously cheap as one can lodge in a hotel for as low as 1000 NGN. The most expensive hotel here is 10,000 NGN. Hotels in Ikot Ekpene are; Anibeto Palace Hotels, Diamolen Luxury Hotels, Macaire Resorts, Tropical Guest House, Usel International Hotels, Executive Guest House, Samret Guest House (Extension), and U & I Guest House.
You can get a flat for rent for as low as 200,00 NGN here.There are also a few office spaces here. Ikot Ekpene is a commercial area, so there is no need to worry about doing business here.

Ibadan

‘Ibadan, a running splash of rust and gold’ These were the lines that described Africa’s largest city in J.P Clark’s poem. Ibadan rose to prominence due to its strong capacity to overcome wars. Today, Ibadan is one of the best places to live in Nigeria. It is also one of the most populated cities in the country with a population of 2,559,853, an area of 3,080 and a population density of 831.
Ibadan is one of the most affordable places to live in Nigeria. The cost of plots of land for sale in Ibadan is lesser than the cost of renting a mini flat in some areas in Lagos. This seems so interesting and ridiculous at the same time. Even if you don’t want to live in Ibadan, this is a very big opportunity for those seeking to invest in the real Estate sector by buying a property. You can get a piece of land in Ibadan for as low as 100,000 NGN. The cost of renting a flat in Ibadan is about 250,000 NGN.
The cost of booking a hotel accommodation in Ibadan ranges from 3000 NGN to 12,500 NGN. Major hotels in Ibadan are; Walan Hotel (D’Rovans Hotel Limited), Check-Inn hotels, Travel House Ibadan, and Vigold Hotel.

Onitsha

Onitsha is located in Anambra state, Nigeria. In the 2006 Nigerian census, Onitsha city had an estimated resident population of over half a million people, and, as of 2016, has an estimated metropolitan population of 7,425,000. The indigenous people of Onitsha are Igbo and speak the Igbo language. The Onitsha people like to be referred to as Ndi Onicha.

Today, Onitsha is more urbanised compared to the ancient Onitsha where Crime was once the order of the day. The city is located in Anambra State and has now become a residence to those who want to live in an exciting and vibrating city. Public transportation goes everywhere and makes getting around very easy. The city has undergone various developmental efforts and has become a more livable city, particularly for families. From low cost of living to cheap housing, Onitsha got it all for you.
The following major hotels are in Onitsha; Dolly Hills Hotel Limited, Chimanda Hotel, Kate Suites Hotel and Rainbow Palace Extensions. You can rent a flat for as low as 180,000 NGN in Onitsha. The cost of buying and selling in Onitsha is also relatively low. Onitsha is an industrious city to live. So you need not worry about doing business.

Kaduna

Kaduna City is the capital of Kaduna state. Kaduna’s name derives from the Hausa word “kada” for crocodile (“Kaduna” being the plural form). Kaduna is a trade centre and a major transportation hub for the surrounding agricultural areas with its rail and road junction. This shows that it is a commercial area and it is easy to find something doing here. Due to the agricultural proceeds here, food stuff is very affordable. Accommodation is also very affordable. You can get 3.5 acres of farmland of land for rent for as low as 25,000 NGN. The population of Kaduna was at 760,084 as of the 2006 Nigerian census. Rapid urbanisation over the past decade has created an increasingly large population, now estimated to be around 1.3 million.

However, many people dread staying in this area because of the perceived insecurity and terrorism in the north. The government is working hard to put this under control. But believe me, Kaduna is a good and a safe place to live.
The cost of booking a hotel in Kaduna are as follows; There are numerous hotels in Kaduna. Some of the are; Hotel Seventeen, Asaa Pyramid Hotel, Crocodile Hotel and Orange Groove Hotel Limited.

Owerri

This city is the capital of Imo state. It is currently referred to as the entertainment capital of Nigeria because of its high density of spacious hotels, high street casinos, production studios and high-quality centres of relaxation centres. Owerri is a beautiful and serene environment to live. The cost of renting a 3 bedroom flat here can be as low as 300, 000 NGN. The road network is good and the power supply is not bad.
There are numerous hotels in Owerri. Some of them are; Newcastle Hotel, De Legend Hotel, Disney Hotel and Resorts, Edinburgh Hotel, and Emirate Suite. The road network here is very good. There are also a good number of financial hubs in Owerri.

NNEWI is also very cheap to live in.

Escalze:
owerri?

trash...

Owerri nor cheap o... Cost of living is high so is the standard...

this info is wrong ..for having Owerri in that list.. imagine U listed old skool hotels in owerri where no one lodges again..
come Owerri and see how expensive life is here. .. with all these fine babes in o town..u dey list am as inexpensive city..
I laff in swahili

Adonis3:
3 bedroom gini??
When one chikilin room for yaba dey go for 500k



#Adonis3HasSpoken

lol come to Benin, 3 bedroom flat is not more than 150,000

percyshelu:
so Benin is more expensive than those places

my guy...benin and entire south south are just damn expensive

I can see ABA so am not believing

Op... Osogbo must b der...

[color=#000099][/color][b][/b] u need to add kebbi state to it

aprokomania:
lol
come to Benin, 3 bedroom flat is not more than 150,000

Where in Benin? Upper Saponba-Aduwawa-Ugbowo axis I suppose. Cos u cant even see that kind rent fro place like Ekae talk less of the Ugbor or the GRA

Did i see 5 cheapest cities to live in Nigeria? Then, Owerri should totally out of the list entirely. Unless u mean the irony

kayo80:
I don't know why people keep saying Ibadan is very cheap. I moved to ibadan last year because of all this talk. Yea it is slightly cheaper than Lagos, but when you realize that that some things like electronics, phones, and some other house hold equipments are more expensive here (when compared to lagos), then you start to wonder if it is really worth it. Accommodation is the only thing that is slightly cheaper here. And land is not as cheap as OP claims it is. Plot of land sells for over a million here, unless you want to go and buy land in the forest. Don't be fooled... Ibadan is not as cheap as people make it out to be.

sincerely Ibadan is cheap, u can get transport for #20
Food is cheap here and u can still get land for as low as #500,000 in a very good place

I did not see enugu here.......Y

I think the cheapest cities in Nigeria are Ilorin, Enugu, Ibadan, Abeokuta, Kaduna, Minna, Benin

Sorry I don't normally do this but op this list is so highly biased and inaccurate, cmon you're just looking for trouble by saying the five cheapest in Nigeria, 10 would have been forgivable and besides how is 180000 & 300000 naira rent cheap? that figure would get you a duplex in the northern most part of the country, try kano, Gusau.

Did i see 5 cheapest cities to live in Nigeria? Then, Owerri should not be there. Unless u mean the irony

And Abuja is not on the list?

I won't take it....