5 Reasons Lagos Mainland Is The Best Place To Live

Lagos Mainland is the part of Lagos that is considered the down town part of the city compared to the upscale island of Lagos. The Third mainland Bridge connects the two parts. If you want to move to Lagos, you have the choice of living on the Island or Mainland. While most Lagosians who have made good prefer to move to the Island as a sign of status change, there are still good reasons to live on the Mainland

Here are 5 reasons you should reside on Lagos Mainland

Business

Business, especially small and medium scale business is better operated on the mainland. Lagos mainland accommodates and supports the existence and growth of business regardless of how small. The running capital in Lagos Island due to its affluent projection is a difficult place to start a business. The rent of a single shop coupled with accommodation can leave one with no money to even begin the business.

Cost of living

There is no doubt that the cost of living in Lagos Island and its environs is very expensive. The challenge is that it keeps rising regardless of what the current situation is like. Lagos Island makes it possible to adapt and adjust to situation and those who reside there have that advantage. The cost of living on the mainland is relatively manageable.

Lifestyle

The life style in Lagos Island is one that is tailored towards conspicuous consumption and people who live there are in constant pressure to continue to “fit” into the circle. This sometimes becomes the priority so people want to change their cars periodically and be in vogue. Lagos mainland doesn’t have the same terrain so it’s easy to cut ones clothes according to cloth and size. The relationship between neighbours is also more cordial and family-like on the mainland.

The Real Lagos

The best place to experience the real part of the city is the mainland where everything is “real” and not “choreographed”. Lagos mainland presents the good, bad and ugly of the city. The perception that an intelligent Lagosian can survive anywhere in the world is actually a depiction of Lagosians who has lived on the mainland and not the cream and butter Lagosians on the island.

Lagos Mainland Does Not Sleep

Lagos is fondly called the city that never sleeps. While Lagos Island can take a quick nap, Lagos mainland hardly goes to sleep. Weekends are always alight with parties and owambe and night markets are also scattered around to cater for your needs. Some people who live on the island find their way to the mainland on weekends to have a great time.

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