25-Year-Old Nigerian Lady Living in the UK Shares Monthly Expenses

A 25-year-old Nigerian woman living alone in the UK has gone viral after revealing her monthly living expenses, giving many a glimpse into the real cost of solo living abroad.

The young woman, who goes by @dewdailyy on TikTok, shared a breakdown of her expenses in a video, stating that she lives in a one-bedroom apartment and covers all her bills herself.

Monthly Breakdown

In the video, she listed her total monthly expenses as £988, which is over ₦2 million in Nigerian currency. Her expenses include:

• Rent: £725 (approx. ₦1.5 million)
• Council Tax: £107 (₦223,000) – includes 25% single occupancy discount
• Electricity: £95 (₦198,400)
• Internet: £29 (₦60,500)
• Water: £22 (₦45,900)
• Phone bill: £10 (₦20,800)

“What I pay every month as a single 25-year-old living alone in a 1-bedroom apartment in the UK,” she wrote in the overlay text.

Online Reactions

The post quickly gained traction, with many users reacting to her honesty and sharing their own experiences:

• @sinachi247 asked, “How much do you make? Could you do a video about managing your income and expenses?”
• @melanielocs said, “This is why shared housing works for me. I only share the kitchen and I cook in bulk. £570 all bills included and it’s ensuite.”
• @lelo_vatiswa commented, “I’m a uni student paying £300 a week for a tiny en-suite in London. I feel like crying.”

Others questioned the cost of her rent and location, while some suggested she include the name of her city for better context.

“£725 for a 1-bedroom? Which city is this? Because London is on a different level,” one user wrote.

Larger Conversation on Cost of Living

The video adds to the ongoing conversation among Nigerians in the diaspora about the high cost of living in the UK. In similar reports, other Nigerian residents in the UK have shared their struggles with rising bills and limited savings.

A Nigerian PhD holder previously revealed he earns around £1,550 monthly after deductions, with most of it going toward living expenses, leaving little room for savings.

As more young Nigerians share their experiences abroad, it continues to shed light on the reality behind migration — a life that, while often portrayed as glamorous, comes with its own financial challenges.