Top 10 Nigeria Cities With The Lowest Cost Of Living

Top 10 Nigeria Cities With The Lowest Cost Of Living

We shall have an overview of some of the Nigerian cities with low cost of living. I mean the cheapest Nigerian cities to live in. Majority of Nigerians wish to live in Abuja – the melting pot of Politics in Nigeria and in Lagos – the commercial hub of the country. Lagos and Abuja are the most expensive cities to live in Nigeria.

There are many other beautiful cities which can offer you a very low cost of living in addition to low coat of house, relaxation and political stability.

Below are the top 10 states with the lowest cost of living in Nigeria.

1. Ikot Ekpene

 Ikot Ekpene is a major city in Akwa Ibom state. It is otherwise called the Raffia city. The cost of living in Ikot Ekpene is relatively very low compared to Uyo, the state capital. Ikot Ekpene a very resounding history in Nigerian politics as the first area to commence local government administration. Ikot Ekpene has well developed road network and commercial activities are booming. Housing is very affordable and informs the reason Ikot Ekpene is rated as one of the Nigerian cities with the lowest cost of living.

2. Ibadan

Ibadan.is known to be the biggest city in west Africa. It is a historical town. The coat of living is very low compared to Lagos state. Housing, commodities, transportation and hotels are very low in price. It is clearly one of the Nigerian cities with the lowest cost of living.

3. Aba

The city of is booming with business and industrialization. Aba has the largest market in West Africa. The cost of transportation, food commodities and housing are very cheap in Aba. The only lowdown about Aba is that it ranks among the dirtiest cities in Nigeria. Economically, Aba is one of the Nigerian cities with the lowest cost of living.

4. Ikom

Ikom is a town in Northern part of Cross River state. Ikom is one of the Nigerian states with the lowest cost of living. There are many tourist attractions in Ikom. The town has good road network. The housing, food items and housing are very cheap in Ikom. It is surely a destination for people who are on the look out for cities with low coat of living.

5. Onitsha

Onitsha is the commercial hub of Anambra state. It is one of the Nigerian states with the lowest cost of living. Onitsha has very large movie and spare part markets. The road are well developed and the cities is good for commercial and investment opportunities.

6. Illorin

Housing and transportation are very affordable in Illorin the capital of Kwara state. The state is blessed with vast natural resources and a high standard federal university. It is widely ranked as one of the Nigerian States with the lowest cost of living. Business are thriving very successfully in Illorin and there are many job opportunities in the town.

7. Ile Ife

The cost of living is very cheap in Ile Ife, an ancient town in Oaun state. Housing, transportation and feeding are very low in price. It is a suitable city for people who are just struggling to survive in the mega cities. Indeed, Ile Ife is one of the Nigerian States with the lowest cost of living.

8. Zaria

Zaria is the host for many foremost tertiary institutions including the Defence academy. It time past, it was known as Zazzau. Kaduna has a very rich culture. The city has a well developed road network and the cost of living is very low.

9. Makurdi

Makurdi is the capital of Benue state, the food base of the nation. The cost of food is extremely low in Makurdi. Housing, transportation and other necessities of life are also very affordable. It is widely regarded as one of the Nigerian cities with the lowest cost of living.

10. Abeokuta

Abeokuta is the capital of Ogun state. It offers quality and cheap education. Abeokuta offers you more army very cheap costs. Transportation, housing, etc are very low. It is clearly one of the Nigerian states with the lowest cost of living.

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