{"id":3957,"date":"2017-01-06T18:56:43","date_gmt":"2017-01-06T17:56:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.tolet.com.ng\/blog\/?p=3957"},"modified":"2018-05-04T16:55:38","modified_gmt":"2018-05-04T15:55:38","slug":"5-cheapest-cities-to-live-in-nigeria","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/propertypro.ng\/blog\/5-cheapest-cities-to-live-in-nigeria\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 5 Cheapest Cities in Nigeria to Live in"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"><strong>Nigeria<\/strong>, the giant of Africa is sure one of the<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tolet.com.ng\/blog\/5-best-residential-estates-in-abuja\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> best places to live<\/a> in the world. A lot of things contribute to this factor, the weather, the people, the culture, and the family values. T<strong>he finest and best cities in Nigeria<\/strong> make the country one of the best places to live in the world. No doubts, <strong>there are still some dirty cities in the Nigeria<\/strong>. But there are innumerable <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tolet.com.ng\/blog\/top-5-cheapest-plots-of-land-for-sale-in-ibadan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">amazing cities in the Nigeria<\/a> which make us realise how beautiful God made our Country. The cost of living in some cities in Nigeria can be very cheap in terms of accommodation, feeding, and transportation. Perhaps, you live in one of the most expensive states in Nigeria and desire to relocate, <strong>check out the top 5 Cheapest Cities to live in Nigeria here:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 24pt; color: #000000; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">\u00a0Ikot Ekpene City<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; color: #000000; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3964 \" src=\"https:\/\/www.tolet.com.ng\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Ikot-Ekpene-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Ikot Ekpene\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/propertypro.ng\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Ikot-Ekpene-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/propertypro.ng\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Ikot-Ekpene-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/propertypro.ng\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Ikot-Ekpene-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/propertypro.ng\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Ikot-Ekpene.jpg 3776w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; color: #000000; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">Also known as Rafia city, <strong>Ikot Ekpene is located in Akwa Ibom<\/strong>, one of Nigeria\u2019s oil-rich <strong>Niger Delta<\/strong> 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.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;\">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; <\/span><strong>Anibeto<span style=\"font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;\"> Palace Hotels, Diamolen Luxury Hotels, Macaire Resorts, Tropical Guest House, <\/span>Usel<span style=\"font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;\"> International Hotels, Executive Guest House, <\/span>Samret<span style=\"font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;\"> Guest House (Extension), and U &amp; I Guest House.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; color: #000000; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">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.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; color: #000000; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">CHECK: <a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tolet.com.ng\/property-for-rent\/akwa-ibom\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">APARTMENTS FOR RENT IN AKWA IBOM<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 24pt; color: #000000; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">\u00a0Ibadan City<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; color: #000000; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3959 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tolet.com.ng\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/ibadan.jpg\" alt=\"Ibadan\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/propertypro.ng\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/ibadan.jpg 960w, https:\/\/propertypro.ng\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/ibadan-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/propertypro.ng\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/ibadan-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; color: #000000; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">&#8216;Ibadan, a running splash of rust and gold\u2019 These were the lines that described Africa\u2019s largest city in<strong> J.P Clark\u2019s poem<\/strong>. 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.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; color: #000000; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"><strong>Ibadan is one of the most affordable places to live in Nigeria<\/strong>. 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&#8217;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.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;\">The cost of booking a hotel accommodation in Ibadan ranges from 3000 NGN to 12,500 NGN. Major hotels in Ibadan are; <\/span><strong>Walan<span style=\"font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;\"> Hotel (D&#8217;Rovans Hotel Limited), Check-Inn hotels, Travel House Ibadan, and Vigold Hotel.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; color: #000000; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">CHECK: <a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tolet.com.ng\/property-for-rent\/oyo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">APARTMENTS FOR RENT IN IBADAN<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 24pt; color: #000000; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">\u00a0Onitsha City<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; color: #000000; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3960 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tolet.com.ng\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Onitsha-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"Onitsha\" width=\"600\" height=\"401\" srcset=\"https:\/\/propertypro.ng\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Onitsha.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/propertypro.ng\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Onitsha-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/propertypro.ng\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Onitsha-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; color: #000000; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"><strong>Onitsha is located in Anambra state<\/strong>, 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<strong> Igbo<\/strong> and speak the Igbo language. The Onitsha people like to be referred to as <strong>Ndi Onicha.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; color: #000000; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">ALSO READ:\u00a0<a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tolet.com.ng\/blog\/5-most-affordable-places-to-live-in-abuja\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Top 5 Cheapest Places to Live in Abuja<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; color: #000000; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"><strong>Today, Onitsha is more urbanised compared to the ancient Onitsha<\/strong> 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 development 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.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; color: #000000; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">The following major hotels are in Onitsha; <strong>Dolly Hills Hotel Limited, Chimanda Hotel, Kate Suites Hotel and Rainbow Palace Extensions<\/strong>. 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.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; color: #000000; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">CHECK: <a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tolet.com.ng\/property-for-rent\/anambra\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">APARTMENTS FOR RENT IN ONITSHA<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 24pt; color: #000000; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">Kaduna City<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; color: #000000; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3963 \" src=\"https:\/\/www.tolet.com.ng\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/kaduna.jpg\" alt=\"Kaduna\" width=\"597\" height=\"362\" srcset=\"https:\/\/propertypro.ng\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/kaduna.jpg 660w, https:\/\/propertypro.ng\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/kaduna-300x182.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 597px) 100vw, 597px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;\"><strong>Kaduna City<\/strong> is the capital of Kaduna state. <strong>Kaduna&#8217;s name derives from the Hausa word &#8220;<\/strong><\/span><strong>kada<\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;\"><strong>&#8220;<\/strong> for crocodile (&#8220;Kaduna&#8221; 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, foodstuffs are very affordable. Accommodation is also very affordable. You can get 3.5 acres of farmland for rent for as low as 25,000 NGN. The population of Kaduna was at 760,084 as of the<strong> 2006 Nigerian census<\/strong>. Rapid urbanisation over the past decade has created an increasingly large population, now estimated to be around 1.3 million.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; color: #000000; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">ALSO READ:\u00a0<a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tolet.com.ng\/blog\/top-4-most-affordable-areas-to-live-in-lagos-mainland\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Top 4 Most Affordable Places to Live in the Lagos Mainland<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; color: #000000; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">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.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; color: #000000; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">The cost of booking a hotel in Kaduna are as follows; There are numerous hotels in Kaduna. Some of them are;<strong> Hotel Seventeen, <\/strong>Asaa<strong> Pyramid Hotel, Crocodile Hotel and Orange Groove Hotel Limited.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; color: #000000; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"><strong>CHECK: <\/strong><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tolet.com.ng\/property-for-rent\/kaduna\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>APARTMENTS FOR RENT IN KADUNA<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 24pt; color: #000000; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">\u00a0Owerri City<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; color: #000000; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3961 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tolet.com.ng\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Owerri.jpg\" alt=\"Owerri\" width=\"550\" height=\"366\" srcset=\"https:\/\/propertypro.ng\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Owerri.jpg 550w, https:\/\/propertypro.ng\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Owerri-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; color: #000000; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">This city is the capital of <strong>Imo state<\/strong>. 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 <a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tolet.com.ng\/blog\/5-best-family-hangout-spots-in-lagos\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">relaxation centres<\/a>. <strong>Owerri is a beautiful and serene<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>city to live in<\/strong>. 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.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; color: #000000; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">There are numerous hotels in Owerri. Some of them are<strong>; Newcastle Hotel, De Legend Hotel, Disney Hotel and Resorts, Edinburgh Hotel, and Emirate Suite<\/strong>. The road network here is very good. There are also a good number of financial hubs in Owerri.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; color: #000000; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">CHECK: <a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tolet.com.ng\/property-for-rent\/imo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">APARTMENTS FOR RENT IN IMO<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; color: #000000; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">Get the best <a href=\"https:\/\/www.propertypro.ng\/\"><strong>properties for rent and sale in Nigeria<\/strong><\/a> on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.propertypro.ng\/\">PropertyPro<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Nigeria, the giant of Africa is sure one of the best places to live in the world. 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