5 NIGERIAN YOUTHS TALK ABOUT LIFESTYLE CHANGES SINCE THE INFLATION

5 NIGERIAN YOUTHS TALK ABOUT LIFESTYLE CHANGES SINCE THE INFLATION

There’s a new heatwave in town and the baby boys and girls are feeling the heat. With the cost of living almost choking the living, we asked a couple of young Nigerians how they’ve been surviving with the prices of everything at almost triple their usual cost.

Demi, 24

“Usually, around this time of year, my family would have mapped out the countries we would be visiting on vacation. I had hoped that I would celebrate my 25^th in Mykonos, but right now, my parents are telling us (my siblings and I) that we can only do 2 countries this year instead of the usual 5.

I’m not excited about this development, but I’m grateful I get to experience these little joys of life in the middle of the economic crisis. ”

Fola, 29

“My life has been an interesting rollercoaster since the start of the year. First, my car had major issues that needed fixing, and I’ve been unable to come up with funds for the mechanic to fix them. Worst of all, he updates me on the price change in the market like clockwork. So, whatever he quoted for me at the start of the year, it is almost triple the amount now (if not more).

Also, I had to move back to my parents’ house at the farthest end of town because my landlord gave me an eviction notice and I haven’t found a new place to move into. My little salary is doing its best and so am I”

Catherine, 30.

“On one fine Tuesday in January, I sat to calculate how much it costs me to transport myself to and fro the office and other places in Lagos on a daily, and the figures were jarring. I have always had a fear of public buses, but looking at it now, public transportation isn’t as scary as I thought it was (still not easy though), but I have a lot more left at the end of the month.”

Chidinma, 28

“Wigs and bundles have always been my guilty pleasures but with what the current prices are saying, I will rather respect myself and my pocket and stick to what’s affordable. My hair vendor has almost called me to glory.😂😂 I see her calls and messages but can’t afford the beautiful bundles she’s calling me to come and buy. The best I can do right now is “like” the pictures on Instagram and hope for better days to come.”

Motun, 26

“I’ve never been one to be excited about cooking. I love eating out, fine dining, etc. But when my most affordable restaurant now charges 15,000 for a plate of pasta, I knew I had to channel my inner “Sisi Yemmie” and start to make food at home. There’s rice at home, please. 😞”