Nigerian Lady Living in Cameroon Shares How Much She Pays as Rent Monthly
- A young Nigerian lady who lives in Cameroon was asked how much she pays as rent in the country
- In a video, the lady disclosed the amount she pays as rent, and some people said it was very cheap
- The lady shared her experience on TikTok, saying she pays her rent in CFA, which is the currency used in Cameroon
A TikTok user has shared the amount of money she is paying as rent in Cameroon, where she lives.
The lady was asked by her followers how expensive it is to secure an apartment in the country, and she opened up.
Source: TikTok
According to the lady, who is a Nigerian, she currently resides in Doula, one of the major cities in Cameroon.
In her post, @mmasvlog stated that she pays 80,000 CFA as rent per month. She first said 80CFA but clarified in the comments that she meant 80,000 CFA (over N218,000).
She said the amount she paid excludes the water and light bill.
Checks online show that a 2-bedroom apartment in Douala, where the lady lives, rents for between 60,000 CFA and 130,000 CFA, according to Koutchoumi, a real-estate website.
Source: TikTok
Watch the video below:
Lady shares rent amount in Cameroon, reactions
@Dyana Diva said:
"If it’s 2 bedrooms in Douala, then it’s cheap. Meaning the area you are living is moderate."
@ritalove2134 said:
"Two bedrooms, then it's cheap as compared to the current situation."
@elizabethwesi4 said:
"2-bedroom is very cheap house are too expensive here in Douala like seriously."
@Cynthia wears said:
"It's cheap oo I'm also in Duaola. I pay 50k per month in one room apartment."
@Bobby said:
"2 bedrooms for 80k in D’la is cheap, the house deh na for middle wouri?"
@Baba Nass_01 said:
"This girl dey over keep me. I prefer watching your videos than thinking about my future 80 CFA keh."
@rechelbright said:
"If you want to compare Nigerian and Cameroon houses Nigerian houses are more cheaper."
@user3255781624258 said:
"It is even cheaper for you if you live in Douala. Come to Yaounde, then you will confirm the price."
@Farida said:
"Don’t mind them, 80k is expensive."
@Daddy’s pride said:
"Is expensive because Nigerian currency is smaller compared to ours mama."
@precious said:
"It's not so expensive because where I live, I pay house rent, water bill and electricity bill for 35k franc."
@user one love said:
"I no get big heart na why I no fit pay house for 80 cfa without light and water."
Lady laments as landlord increases rent
In a related story reported by Legit.ng, a Nigerian lady shared a video lamenting that her landlord had increased her shop rent astronomically.
In the video, the businesswoman said she came to her shop on a particular day only to receive the landlord's letter.
In the letter which she posted online, the landlord stated that he was increasing the shop rent from N250k to N350k.
Proofreading by Funmilayo Aremu, copy editor at Legit.ng.
Source: Legit.ng
