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Co-living Revolution: ₦2.5M vs ₦8M - How Shared Spaces Cut Housing Costs 70%
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December 10, 20248 min readBy Housing Analytics Team

Co-living Revolution: ₦2.5M vs ₦8M - How Shared Spaces Cut Housing Costs 70%

The Co-living Revolution

Co-living spaces are transforming the Nigerian housing market, offering affordable alternatives to traditional rentals while fostering community living.

Cost Analysis

  • Traditional 1-bedroom apartment in Yaba: ₦8M annually
  • Co-living space in same area: ₦2.5M annually
  • Average savings: ₦5.5M per year (70% reduction)

Market Performance

Yaba tech hub shows 45% higher occupancy rates for co-living spaces compared to traditional rentals at 68% in the same locations.

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