Nigerian Lady Living in UK Shares How Much She Spent in A Day, Many React “Must You Buy Everything?"

Nigerian Lady Living in UK Shares How Much She Spent in A Day, Many React “Must You Buy Everything?"

  • A Nigerian lady living in the United Kingdom shared her daily expenses in a viral TikTok video
  • She shares the total amount she spent on transport, food, and other small items she used for the day
  • In the video caption, she questioned how much others spend in a day, admitting to feeling like she was spending recklessly

Jessica Okah, a Nigerian lady living in the United Kingdom, shared how much she spent in a day.

The lady, who works in the country, gave a breakdown of her expenses for a particular day.

A Nigerian lady working in the UK broke down her daily expenses in a viral video
A Nigerian lady working in the UK gave a breakdown of her daily expenses. Photo: @thisisjessicaokah
Source: TikTok

In a video by @thisisjessicaokah on TikTok, the lady started her day by getting breakfast for £1.70 (N3,600), Transport £5.40 (N11,500), Junk and water £5.30 (N11,300), Candies £3 (N6400), water £0,85 (N1,800).

The total amount she spent amounted to £16.25 (N34,700) for one day.

She captioned the video:

“What I spend in a Day as a Nigerian living in the UK. How much do you spend in a Day?”

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In the comment section, she added:

“I felt I was spending recklessly."

Watch the video below:

Reactions trail UK-based lady’s daily expenses

Many who came across the video shared their thoughts on her expenses, as some shared similar experiences.

@Kayy |food|lifestyle

"On most days I spend nothing, because I buy tickets for a month and I bulk cook plus I have a big water bottle that goes everywhere with me, but this is so nice to know."

@Chii_nedu said:

"I spend nothing most times, wfm, and if I eventually go the office, then It will be just my tf. I take my cooked food and water."

@baristermmadu said:

"Must you buy everything?"

@Jasmine-ayoola said:

"I only go to the office twice in a week and most time I spend nothing. On rare occasion maybe a bus to and fro which is 5 pounds. I take food and snacks from home to the office. I don't eat out."

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@Ohajiboycomedy said:

"I spend 50k daily in Nigeria here."

@J Wakariti said:

"I'm a Dr working in hospital and everyday I spend exactly £0.00. just go to work prepared. I drive to almost work park at free side street then walk. for the last 8 months I have spent 2.85 total for a tasteless decaf coffee."

@Belinda jepkosgei said:

"That 16 is my weekly grocery."

@Wealthshengz said:

"Omo u get money o."
A Nigerian lady working in the UK gave a breakdown of her daily expenses.
A Nigerian lady working in the UK broke down her daily expenses. Photo: @thisisjessicaokah
Source: TikTok

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Source: Legit.ng

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Victoria Nwahiri (Human Interest Editor) Victoria Nwahiri is a Reuters-certified journalist with 4+ years of experience in digital, social media, and print journalism. As a one-time freelancer and full-time journalist, she has extensively covered lifestyle, entertainment, and human interest stories that have impacted and attracted top policymakers. She is currently a Human Interest Editor at Legit.ng and can be reached via victoria.nwahiri@corp.legit.ng

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