Nigerian social commentator Oyemykke has sparked a debate online after comparing the cost of living in Lagos with that of the UK (London), claiming residents spend more on lifestyle expenses in Lagos.
In a video shared on his Instagram page, Oyemykke made the comment while discussing his experience living in the UK, where he acknowledged that accommodation remains a major challenge due to high rent costs.
According to him, while rent in London is expensive, other expenses such as food and chicken are relatively affordable compared with what people spend in Lagos.
“Lagos is more expensive to live than London, don’t let anyone deceive you. You’ll spend more money in Lagos on your lifestyle than you will spend here in London.
The only problem we have here is accommodation, rent is stupendously expensive, but aside that every other thing is affordable. Chicken is cheap, food is cheap. Lagos is very much expensive than UK like crazy, don’t let anyone tell you perhaps, especially Lagos Island,” he said.
Oyemykke’s comparison has drawn attention online, with social media users weighing in on the differences between living expenses in Lagos and London.
Watch the video below…
