BiafranBushBoy:


A house that is fully equipped already. Just come in and start living

Ac, Generator. Water, etc... Just name it.

Lalasticlala, nice topic for today, check it out.

Ramanto:
I'm thinking of taking the bold step of moving out of my host's place and secure my own place, but the challenge is that, I'm not earning much at the moment (around 50k) .

I will like to hear from fellow Nairalanders, share your experience please. What are the challenges and benefits that come with living alone?
PS: I'm not comfortable here.

Rextizzy:
I don't work for anyone, this year i learnt some skills and earn more than $2k/$4k monthly on my online business, so getting a good fully furnished apartment isn't a biggie to me.

Go and hustle instead of being a slave for a moderfvcker.

judahh:



Lagos-, self-con. Mainland..Ikeja, Illupeju,gbagada

AwkaetitiBabe:
Well, you are a man. Got my own place just last month. Officially done with mommy thank u

Omotaday:
Self-employed, monthly earnings fluctuate. It is averagely 350k(can be low as 200k or high as 700k).


700k rent.

niaralandtopuser:
it is not about being a man. I was naive and only wanted the freedom to chase many women. I should have stayed a little more

BiafranBushBoy:
Back then I was earning about 80k from my regular job and about $250 from my side hustle.

The rent was 400k per year since its a serviced apartment. They take care of everything for you.

Was I able to pay the rent the next time it expired?

Yes... I knew my hustle would bloom... So it wasn't much of an issue...

The difference between my rent and my earnings now is several thousands of dollars... And I don't work full time again.

So you can calculate yours and make sure that your rent doesn't take more than 30% of your annual rent.

Rextizzy:
I don't work for anyone, this year i learnt some skills and earn more than $2k/$4k monthly on my online business, so getting a good fully furnished apartment isn't a biggie to me.

Go and hustle instead of being a slave for a moderfvcker.

philip0906:

Na so me self open mouth oh. Total yearly earnings is 600k, rent alone is 200k.

Who does that?

Harrisee:


How did u do it?
I make double of that monthly and do not pay House rent, but relatively saved less

AwkaetitiBabe:
Lol. Well, atleast you've learnt all d lessons that comes with freedom

Bennycollins:
I had heard that if your monthly salary cannot take care of your annual rent, then that accommodation is beyond your means.

Rextizzy:
Where is the location? the serviced apartment I rented for a month in Lekki cost me 500k, and I just rented there for a month before I got another apartment but it isn't a serviced apartment, I did all the furnishing with my money.

justscorchone:


Please which area is that,I’m interested

Chelseafan99:
I have never had a job. Got my first apartment for 380k in 2015. Second apartment 410k in 2017

Mood11:
Well, presently my place costs about 200 Yearly.

My salary is same as yours. Though I have a side business which fetches me double of what I earn from time to time.. But I planned ahead and saved up before securing the apartment.

There's no set time for getting your own apartment. If you know you are not extravagant, you can spend on things of priority and cultivate a habit of saving. Also, look for a side hustle.

Mood11:
Well, presently my place costs about 200 Yearly.

My salary is same as yours. Though I have a side business which fetches me double of what I earn from time to time.. But I planned ahead and saved up before securing the apartment.

There's no set time for getting your own apartment. If you know you are not extravagant, you can spend on things of priority and cultivate a habit of saving. Also, look for a side hustle.

maynation:
Your earn is somewhat too small, you need to be mindful of your rent.
You have no business with anything other than a single room and if the single room is even expensive depending on your location, I will advise you to find a room mate.
Please, the economy is hard and you really need to minimize expenses at every available opportunity.



As per my experience, while I was in the university I stayed with a friend in my 100 level days but due to her lifestyle and the misunderstanding that played out and also for the fact that i am a very private kind of person but didn't have anything like 'privacy' I had to get another apartment and the experience was sooo awesome. A lot of freedom/satisfactions come with living alone but one needs to pay attention to the economy too.

I currently stay in an apartment that is like 3 times my basic salary and I am enjoying it, but it's easier as a lady because I have very little financial responsibility.

AwkaetitiBabe:
Well, you are a man. Got my own place just last month. Officially done with mommy thank u

Funny You.... A relief at least

BiafranBushBoy:
Back then I was earning about 80k from my regular job and about $250 from my side hustle.

The rent was 400k per year since its a serviced apartment. They take care of everything for you.

Was I able to pay the rent the next time it expired?

Yes... I knew my hustle would bloom... So it wasn't much of an issue...

The difference between my rent and my earnings now is several thousands of dollars... And I don't work full time again.

So you can calculate yours and make sure that your rent doesn't take more than 30% of your annual rent.

bolousadex:
Monthly earning was 700k/month and apartment was 700k/annum. That was 6 years ago. I still live there and my monthly earning has since refused to move to 800k at least..

maynation:
Your earn is somewhat too small, you need to be mindful of your rent.
You have no business with anything other than a single room and if the single room is even expensive depending on your location, I will advise you to find a room mate.
Please, the economy is hard and you really need to minimize expenses at every available opportunity.



As per my experience, while I was in the university I stayed with a friend in my 100 level days but due to her lifestyle and the misunderstanding that played out and also for the fact that i am a very private kind of person but didn't have anything like 'privacy' I had to get another apartment and the experience was sooo awesome. A lot of freedom/satisfactions come with living alone but one needs to pay attention to the economy too.

I currently stay in an apartment that is like 3 times my basic salary and I am enjoying it, but it's easier as a lady because I have very little financial responsibility.