What $1500 Per Month Gets You In Lagos VS Johannesburg

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  • čas přidán 5. 04. 2020
  • What $1500 Per Month Gets You In Lagos VS Johannesburg is a video about me comparing real estate in Lagos Nigeria with real estate in Johannesburg South Africa. I take you through an apartment tour of luxury houses and show you what it cost to live in these African countries. If you plan on moving down to Africa and Finding an apartment, this is the video for you. Do like watch and enjoy.
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  • @TayoAinaFilms
    @TayoAinaFilms  Před 4 lety +519

    This was one of the last videos I recorded before the lockdown. Hope you guys are staying safe. Get Ready for some Stay Home Content! 😁❤️

    • @MedoUnboxing
      @MedoUnboxing Před 4 lety

      Tayo, you put Ghana flag on your thumbnail.

    • @MedoUnboxing
      @MedoUnboxing Před 4 lety +4

      @Sthembiso Mbili don't take it too personal.

    • @MedoUnboxing
      @MedoUnboxing Před 4 lety +3

      @Sthembiso Mbili people make mistakes.

    • @Ruthlesspast
      @Ruthlesspast Před 4 lety +2

      Yeh can’t wait for the stay home content 😊

    • @Wisdomthesmallaxe
      @Wisdomthesmallaxe Před 4 lety +1

      Tayo, was that artificial grass in the back yard of the South African apartment?

  • @flyymal
    @flyymal Před 4 lety +582

    Thank you for this brotha! Us Americans don’t often see Africa in this light & it is MUCH needed.

    • @stephanrichardson98
      @stephanrichardson98 Před 4 lety +6

      Agreed

    • @aura6485
      @aura6485 Před 4 lety +9

      @ basically you want everyone to be western? Dude there are a lot of people who live in small towns and villages. It isn't bad Africa as a whole doesn't have to have western flats or houses and streets. I never understood this mentality. I highly doubt that many people in the countries mentioned can live in this affluent areas.

    • @sboneloxaba566
      @sboneloxaba566 Před 4 lety +1

      @LOL i'm one of those 🤣🤣🤣

    • @Brad-il9mw
      @Brad-il9mw Před 4 lety +5

      You could get a much nicer place than that for $1500.00 it’s tiny.the thing we have in South Africa is space.....

    • @notzainy2633
      @notzainy2633 Před 4 lety +1

      Exactly

  • @NkataM
    @NkataM Před 4 lety +601

    I really love the general positivity and comradery in these comments. It is so rare seeing South Africans and Nigerians enjoying online content without unnecessary fights. Well done on great content bro, much love and welcome to SA

    • @ayandandamane2618
      @ayandandamane2618 Před 4 lety +43

      I'm also shocked🤣🤣 so much maturity

    • @nnekavanessa3005
      @nnekavanessa3005 Před 4 lety +10

      So true

    • @LwaziNzimande
      @LwaziNzimande Před 4 lety +14

      Lol, here is an unnecessary fight...
      I might be wrong, but I think it's partially because S.A's one generally looks better.
      Noise is usually where Nigeria does better, e.g in music...
      They like boasting about their artists' achievements and stuff like that.😂

    • @NkataM
      @NkataM Před 4 lety +50

      @@LwaziNzimande one can argue that in the greater scheme of things, Black Nigerians are doing generally better than Black South Africans. They own their industries and means of production (to a large extend) than us black South Africans. There isn't any major industry that we control (except Taxi industry which is at the far end of the transport industry).
      In general terms and if we were to be honest with ourselves, we aren't doing better than them. We are merely managers in the SA economy. A topic for another vlog/time.

    • @LwaziNzimande
      @LwaziNzimande Před 4 lety +28

      @@NkataM well yes...
      And that's actually not as simple as "in general" type of topic.
      It's a complex topic with multivariate factors that we'd have to take into consideration.
      The first one being that Nigerian got their independence 60 years ago, and we got ours less than 30 years ago. I think there are many things we can unpack from that info alone.
      We'd have to take the population of the two countries. Discuss the pros and cons of having large populations you can sell to vs a small one... etc etc.
      Those are just two of the large factors that we'd have to take into consideration.
      And then we'd have to scale down the impact that black South Africans have on their economy vs the Nigerian ones... scale it down so much that we compare like for like...
      Compare which one is doing better.
      And that's not a simple task if you ask me.

  • @RaySmith79
    @RaySmith79 Před 4 lety +620

    The first apartment look like a community living with is really nice and place to raise family. The Lagos one is big but quality is not the same as the South African house. The house seem to build with a purpose whereas Lagos house looked to be built for a profit.

    • @TayoAinaFilms
      @TayoAinaFilms  Před 4 lety +22

      Awesome Comment! Thanks for sharing !

    • @MissQJM
      @MissQJM Před 4 lety +13

      Couldn't have said it better!! 👌🏽👌🏽 Spot on!!

    • @ElizabethAyodele
      @ElizabethAyodele Před 4 lety +37

      Yes. The SA one seems consciously trying fit their end consumer like they imagine what the needs of that consumer may be. The lagos one is more just to have something nice and big and profitable and the buyer/renter can figure out for themselves whatever else they need.

    • @jamesoladapo4635
      @jamesoladapo4635 Před 4 lety +3

      Totally agree

    • @ayoadene8966
      @ayoadene8966 Před 4 lety +2

      said solomonically.

  • @bedecn262
    @bedecn262 Před 4 lety +609

    I'm Nigerian living in SA.
    There's no comparison when it comes to apartments in both countries.
    South Africa is way ahead in that aspect & every other aspect.

    • @thandisilec835
      @thandisilec835 Před 4 lety +44

      Bede SN thank you for telling the truth, not even sure why he’s comparing the 2. He can try compare a Sowetan posh section of that township to posh parts of Abuja or Lagos, that’d be a fairer comparison.

    • @therealist2866
      @therealist2866 Před 4 lety +84

      Thandisile C just knew someone would come along and say something really dumb. Glad you didn’t disappoint. SMH 🤦‍♀️

    • @thandisilec835
      @thandisilec835 Před 4 lety +37

      TheRealist it’s the truth, I know it hurts

    • @Biobele
      @Biobele Před 4 lety +32

      @@therealist2866 don't mind her it's the idiot that commented first and gave her room to make this dumb reply I blame

    • @stylishnewmantv3755
      @stylishnewmantv3755 Před 4 lety +32

      Oga, South Africa is more developed, but don't say in all aspects, so keep ur limit of praising. Am not jealous in anything but just the fact. I also love South Africa as u love there.

  • @adeniyiodubanjo7645
    @adeniyiodubanjo7645 Před 4 lety +414

    For me the apartment in south Africa is it. Ticks all the boxes.

  • @ScissorN
    @ScissorN Před 4 lety +233

    All i can say is SA architects and interior designers really need to consider going to Nigeria for business

    • @donotreplydumbpeople3866
      @donotreplydumbpeople3866 Před 4 lety +8

      The problem is WE naija ppl, we're not spending on "finishing" also something ppl dont inderstand is the wheather is the key factor, thats why SA looks so good HUMIDITY is our worst enemy

    • @IrakozeLIVE
      @IrakozeLIVE Před 4 lety +13

      They need to come to Rwanda too!

    • @madoxxxx06
      @madoxxxx06 Před 3 lety +1

      @@IrakozeLIVE ASAP

    • @ziyandambobo8424
      @ziyandambobo8424 Před 3 lety +5

      Also noticed the same thing. Nah fam Sandton is killing the finishes

    • @Philasande_Shange
      @Philasande_Shange Před 3 lety +3

      Going to Nigeria would be too costly. Imagine the differences in surrounding environment, skill and accessibility of materials. The prices would sky rocket!

  • @Mamello222
    @Mamello222 Před 4 lety +102

    S.A. architecture is just amazing! I'm South African but I live in the township but I know that my country has amazing architecture. Nigeria needs to up it a bit more on architecture and have greenery around their apartments

  • @shalomdehar
    @shalomdehar Před 4 lety +179

    Luxury in South Africa is so affordable, I honestly miss it

    • @fanievilankulu6412
      @fanievilankulu6412 Před 4 lety

      Were are you now wen are you coming back

    • @edwill1595
      @edwill1595 Před 4 lety +2

      Tell that to the millions living in squalor...

    • @tedash1701
      @tedash1701 Před 4 lety +6

      Ed will obviously he is referring to what he can afford bro. We feel for this in squatter camps though.

    • @davidchrismasamba2491
      @davidchrismasamba2491 Před 4 lety

      Exactly... I feel the same.

    • @Haniefatries_
      @Haniefatries_ Před 4 lety +6

      Not in cape town looool

  • @dopaminedr
    @dopaminedr Před 4 lety +146

    The Greenery around the South African home is everything...gives a more natural feel.

    • @BlackDoveNYC
      @BlackDoveNYC Před 4 lety +9

      Especially the amount of natural light. It is my favorite common design feature in Southern African living spaces. Namibia and Botswana have the same quality.

  • @getzT
    @getzT Před 4 lety +134

    The Complex were this apartment is situated is a typical of what Developers here in SA are now building . South Africa we buy into Lifestyle than space . This Complex has gym facilities , cinema, restaurant, kids play area to name just few , it's amazing. South african Apartment for me has Value for money.

    • @adebowaleadedayo.o6267
      @adebowaleadedayo.o6267 Před 4 lety +2

      South Africa won it

    • @pantheratigris561
      @pantheratigris561 Před 4 lety +8

      *The results of crime being out of control* . Crime has been a blessing in disguise. It has been a catalyst for new areas such as Sandton and Umhlanga to come up which has helped decentralize economic activity. Now there are lifestyle estates for safety and convenience reasons.

  • @BlackDoveNYC
    @BlackDoveNYC Před 4 lety +141

    Great comments on here. SA is probably my favorite country in Africa(with Namibia being a close second).
    The northern suburbs are quite impressive though I do like other parts of the country like Harbeesport (North West), Port Elizabeth and East London (Eastern Cape) and the Durban area (KwaZulu-Natal). That said SA has some nice college and beach towns. And a top rated (internationally speaking) university system. I know the nation has problems but guess what? So do every other country. Beautiful country.

    • @mabhodlelajj1195
      @mabhodlelajj1195 Před 4 lety +10

      thankyou Sir,BEST COMMENT EVER!

    • @simengisolonline4458
      @simengisolonline4458 Před 4 lety +6

      Great comment indeed. You know SA very well. Thank you.

    • @kersie2000
      @kersie2000 Před 4 lety +11

      Thank you for your kind words. Even though I dont live there anymore I still call South Africa home after 38 years in Australia. I get sick of hearing and reading nothing but negative comments about my country. Yours is refreshing and much apreciated.

    • @mabhodlelajj1195
      @mabhodlelajj1195 Před 4 lety +3

      @@kersie2000 tjoe you have been away from home for many years now!38 years!

    • @Intosylvia
      @Intosylvia Před 4 lety +6

      Namibia 😍😍

  • @ruthdarkie6808
    @ruthdarkie6808 Před 4 lety +78

    Nigerian home is too dark for my taste, not enough natural lighting and small bathrooms.
    SA slays on this.
    Thanks for the comparison

    • @georgejames3868
      @georgejames3868 Před 3 lety

      You are spot on, however land is ridiculously expensive in Nigerin, hence not enough space to allow for sunlight

  • @Kohwo100
    @Kohwo100 Před 4 lety +140

    Great comparison bro, good job. We are not too far behind South Africa on the houses. We just need to improve on our public utilities and physical environment.

    • @rhulanishilubane8634
      @rhulanishilubane8634 Před 4 lety +20

      Best comment so far. It's great when another brother shows positive attitude in improving themselves. If all as Africans can have the same spirit, together we can transform this beautiful continent of ours to something greater like the world has never seen.

    • @4real4real43
      @4real4real43 Před 4 lety

      Chane leadership

    • @kingkunte5479
      @kingkunte5479 Před 3 lety +5

      You talking crap you can't even come close to Soweto which is a township.

    • @leomamofokeng3486
      @leomamofokeng3486 Před 3 lety

      @@kingkunte5479 your comment is unnecessary bro...

    • @zamadladla826
      @zamadladla826 Před 2 lety +3

      Lol with a neighborhood full of cement and overgrown grass ? I am sure you close to Sandton 😂

  • @bravehats
    @bravehats Před 4 lety +81

    In this era of mental health issues. Natural light should a most have in modern homes; modern homes should not appear dark and gloomy inside. Plus, it will help save electricity cost. Thanks again for your great work. Always appreciate your quality of work.

    • @Nombulelo_ace
      @Nombulelo_ace Před 4 lety +8

      Wow what a great observation for natural lighting and mental health... 👌👌

  • @mr.a2619
    @mr.a2619 Před 4 lety +80

    The apartment in Johannesburg is a far better option overall. While the one in Lagos offers more internal space the Johannesburg one also comes with an environment to match, which for many buyers even trumps space. Crucially the payment options (monthly) offered by the one in SA is more realistic and reflects modern times of people's finances. I'm a Nigerian landlord with a small portfolio in Nigeria although currently resident in London. Never been to SA but from what I see re real estate I think we Nigerians have some catching up to do. Especially with regards to the finance (mortgage,flexi payment, etc)part of real estate. Great content Tayo I'm a big fan. P.S do some more Abuja real estate videos please. 🙏🏽🙂

    • @nostramashego4226
      @nostramashego4226 Před 4 lety +2

      Come invest in SA real estate, there is a city called cape Town and the real estate there will blow your mind, houses hanging off the cliff into the ocean👌

  • @theonly6359
    @theonly6359 Před 4 lety +108

    Without a doubt a South African 🇿🇦 apartment does it for me. Even the environment is inviting.

    • @theonly6359
      @theonly6359 Před 3 lety

      @Unathi Ngunuza thanks 🤩 just checked it out. We need more CZcamsrs exploring African villages

  • @r0c87
    @r0c87 Před 4 lety +42

    I feel like the best architects and interior designers are in South Africa. I have seen so many beautiful buildings, even restaurants, that are better aesthetically than most of the places I've been to in the West

  • @billykay5931
    @billykay5931 Před 4 lety +391

    There's no comparison between the Johannesburg and Lagos Apartment. Ignoring space standards and external environment, Johannesburg has been designed, built and finished to a higher specification, standard and quality.

    • @adebowaleadedayo.o6267
      @adebowaleadedayo.o6267 Před 4 lety +36

      South Africa won it

    • @mr.a2619
      @mr.a2619 Před 4 lety +30

      @Billy Kay It's apples and oranges to be honest. It depends on the preference of the buyer. The apartment in Lagos is better than the one in Johannesburg purely on a spacial basis internally. However the apartment in Johannesburg wins overall because of the environment. Because while its smaller the area it's located in has more to offer socially and visually meaning you get more bang for your buck.

    • @billykay5931
      @billykay5931 Před 4 lety +8

      @@mr.a2619 It is not a matter of apples and oranges when you are comparing items (namely residential apartments in the same price range...) that also offer similar amenities. If they were different types of items and/or mismatched in terms of amenities, then may be the idiom, apples and oranges would be appropriate. But they are not. How does the global residential property market work, if not by comparison....!!! Space can only be one of a number of factor in a buyers decision. Indeed, if property firms marketed their properties as better than others because they offered more space but fell well short on design, aesthetics and finish then I know which ones would succeed !!

    • @bandilezuluu
      @bandilezuluu Před 4 lety +15

      Yeah but Those are two biggest cities in Both Countries. I think it’s a fair comparison

    • @bandilezuluu
      @bandilezuluu Před 4 lety +17

      Mr.A you are smoking something .South African one is the better one 🇿🇦

  • @Fayosola
    @Fayosola Před 4 lety +48

    I like the South African apartment better. The environment is beautiful and lighting is amazing.
    The Lagos apartment is good too but not as great as the first apartment

  • @riseabove7233
    @riseabove7233 Před 4 lety +33

    I prefer the apartment in South Africa 🇿🇦 by the grace of God, I will buy a house in Africa. In England the media, have a tendency to show Africa impoverished!!! I’m from London uk , the houses / apartments in Africa are outstanding.

    • @ballertician2896
      @ballertician2896 Před 4 lety +1

      NGOs/NPOs to get funds from you, we all know where all this cash ends up

    • @TheDslick1
      @TheDslick1 Před 4 lety +2

      The (Racist) Media in the UK like Daily Mail & The Sun etc NEVER have anything good to say about Africa.. A House like this in England would cost at least £3k a month or more..Houses in London have very small rooms compared to Houses in Europe.. A typical garage in SA or Lagos is bigger than a Master Bedroom in London..By the way may your dream come true.. Being a property owner is one of the best thing ever.. Best of Luck

    • @ghostnights8538
      @ghostnights8538 Před 3 lety

      Yes because we are still very poor. This 3% of Africa enjoying this luxury. We need your tax money to still survive out here. We can't afford this homes.

    • @lungamadoda6992
      @lungamadoda6992 Před 3 lety

      Come sis I'll go house shopping with you🤗

  • @lacy4035
    @lacy4035 Před 4 lety +263

    I have noticed something about Nigeria houses ....especially all this built homes ,they lack trees and gardens or out door or play ground for kids ....don’t they want fresh air ...it makes the home lack beauty

    • @derickemmy997
      @derickemmy997 Před 4 lety +13

      We Nigerians don't play outside we love to stay indoors it's part of our culture

    • @lacy4035
      @lacy4035 Před 4 lety +66

      Derick Emmy lol 😆....that’s not true...Nigerian love outside that is why they have compound and kids play on the street...but the trees are needed for fresh air and to avoid congestion

    • @derickemmy997
      @derickemmy997 Před 4 lety +3

      @@lacy4035 I can't argue with you so stick with what you decide bye

    • @africaine4889
      @africaine4889 Před 4 lety +13

      @@derickemmy997 lol do Nigerians do not like gardens and trees in their houses. No wonder they always built with tiles outdoors

    • @iriakastanley5467
      @iriakastanley5467 Před 4 lety +4

      We don't like green insect and mosquito love them so it's a no

  • @maduodijeng1369
    @maduodijeng1369 Před 4 lety +134

    I feel one of the things that let down the apartment in Lekki is that it wasn't furnished, I wish I could've seen it with everything installed and furnished etc.

    • @justagirlfromsoutha
      @justagirlfromsoutha Před 4 lety +10

      Maduo Dijeng I agree. If the Sandton apartment didn’t have furniture it wouldn’t look as great.

    • @lebogangletlape6370
      @lebogangletlape6370 Před 4 lety +13

      Just by looking at the kitchen? I doubt. Don't get me wrong though I like Nigeria, always wanted to visit

    • @fanievilankulu6412
      @fanievilankulu6412 Před 4 lety +1

      Then if Nigerian apartment was having finisher the price will not be the same

    • @EloquentlyEse
      @EloquentlyEse Před 4 lety

      @@fanievilankulu6412 the S.A. house was staged, you still have to buy your own furniture. Which would increase the price.

    • @godfreythaele6298
      @godfreythaele6298 Před 4 lety +6

      @@EloquentlyEse not really, most apartments like that (rental) are sold with a furniture

  • @houseofallena5953
    @houseofallena5953 Před 4 lety +54

    South Africa own hands down for me! Thanks for showing! :-)

  • @princessaudu6571
    @princessaudu6571 Před 4 lety +79

    As a content creator, I'd have to go with the SA apartment simply for the amazing access to natural light. In contrast, most houses in Nigeria lack this.
    Amazing content as always Tayo.

  • @Ctmorgans
    @Ctmorgans Před 4 lety +32

    Hi internet world 👋🏽. I’m in NYC and the apt in South Africa was amazing. I feel like I can definitely live there. Nigeria wasn’t too bad but my preference was with SA. I love the fact that you highlight the continent in a positive light most people have a negative idea of what it really look like. I can’t wait to come visit.

    • @mansievic9496
      @mansievic9496 Před 3 lety

      Please watch( the real south Africa ) on CZcams

  • @ugowoundo
    @ugowoundo Před 4 lety +11

    The issue I have with the Nigerian style is we always try to maximize space and pay little attention to recreation all in the name of profit, this is why I can't live in Lagos all my life but will prefer to retire in my village,...... I just need a fish, poultry and pig farm, nice house, orange, banana, and guava orchard and I'm good. The house in SA is better in my opinion, bc of the neighborhood and amenities. Tayo all the best, always appreciate your effort and hardwork.

  • @bakan27
    @bakan27 Před 4 lety +102

    Although the Nigerian Apartment is more spacious the apartment in South Africa is more stylish and even with minimum furniture it can still look cozy.

    • @danorous1260
      @danorous1260 Před 4 lety +5

      That's bcos it is furnished and the environment completed

    • @MajorrBison
      @MajorrBison Před 4 lety +11

      @@danorous1260 No environment in any nigeria city is ever completed, it's almost like the owners of the properties are forgetful of something even Lekki lol. If you you see a mansion and you look at the front area sometimes they have open gutters or an uncompleted building next door for years even some of the houses have the left over sand and blocks/bricks used in building the house; I tire.

    • @danorous1260
      @danorous1260 Před 4 lety +5

      @@MajorrBison It's corruption bro. Nigeria is a corruption infected country

    • @nikflames
      @nikflames Před 4 lety

      @@MajorrBison couldn't have said it better 👍

    • @thabisokekana3704
      @thabisokekana3704 Před 4 lety +2

      Ayo how long are y’all gonna keep using that stupid argument?

  • @naija3449
    @naija3449 Před 4 lety +57

    South Africa looks beautiful....the out door terrace, barbeque and free appliance is my favorite, well organised and reasonable price. for 9ja u'll pay alot for that

  • @henrytudor8537
    @henrytudor8537 Před 4 lety +237

    South Africa is built to 1st world standard and most of south Africa is developed to a first world standard. Lagos can have big houses but looking at the streets alone, you can tell how disorganized it is.

    • @priscillamatika3668
      @priscillamatika3668 Před 4 lety +31

      My observation too

    • @cocobutterchin6768
      @cocobutterchin6768 Před 4 lety +24

      Yes. You cannot roam around freely in the surrounding of your neighborhood in Nigeria. And you will always be scared of your life in Nigeria. Worried about which members of your friends or families are going to set you up to be kidnapped in Nigeria.

    • @minaa.1984
      @minaa.1984 Před 4 lety +27

      Cocobutter Chin lol I’m not sure you’re familiar with infamously high crime rates in Johannesburg (Sandton is in the general Johannesburg area). Johannesburg is considered more dangerous than Lagos. SA was also going through a severe power crisis last year.

    • @Biobele
      @Biobele Před 4 lety +1

      Shut up olooku

    • @priscillamatika3668
      @priscillamatika3668 Před 4 lety +20

      @@minaa.1984 as as I know Sandton is crime free,place where crime is high in South Africa is Hillbrow in Joburg and most Nigerians stay or frequnt there because of trade in drugs. One other thing they don't do kidnappings in South Africa. Kidnappings are said to be more rampant in Nigeria .

  • @that.unknown
    @that.unknown Před 4 lety +12

    I am a Nigerian living in Canada but I am all for the South African apartment, that is what a home should look like. Coincidentally my discipline is Civil Engineering and I practiced for some time in Lagos. One issue most lagos construction projects have is the general lack of a care for detailed finishing. The problem is that everyone tries to pay the construction team as little as is possible and this shows in the attitude that is put into the job. There are also lots of quacks in the industry. The likes of Femi Otedeola and Alakija are the ones who escape these issues by contracting construction of their homes to full fledged construction and architectural firms.

  • @FERESE
    @FERESE Před 4 lety +40

    South Africa all the way! In Lagos I know some of the challenges have to do with distance to the CBD it's difficult to get cheap land in these areas that are between 5-25 mins to the CBD and one of the reason why developers don't bother about building a community in the first place and houses with greenery. That being said, I think our developers should improve on quality when it comes to finishing. Light! Light! Light! No living space should be dark. Just like Tayo said, window design and lighting the room. Please pay attention to details, wall screed, skirt boards though tiles is mostly used here, interlocking without weed and holes that can snatch my heels, lol. For me, the kitchen is very important and I won't entertain any shoddy work especially with the materials used for cabinet, cheap smelling MDF is a no no, backsplash is important and should be quality material, countertops cannot be over emphasized, it has to be quality, I don't want crack and scratch after a year. Cabinet handle/knobs should be selected carefully to work for families, kitchen sink, go stainless if you're going to charge that high and same goes for bathroom vanities, faucets, and neat tiling job in all rooms and bathrooms. I particularly don't fancy kitchen cabinets with legs, I want everything covered all the way down. Attention to details makes the difference. That's all we are asking for.

    • @TayoAinaFilms
      @TayoAinaFilms  Před 4 lety +2

      Thanks for this amazing review!! Appreciate you!

  • @statsstarafrica682
    @statsstarafrica682 Před 4 lety +78

    everything there in South Africa looks clean, well kept and well planned even the sky is blue...u must be enjoying yourself there 👍

    • @starrex1856
      @starrex1856 Před 4 lety +3

      The apartment in lagos is still under construction

    • @bandilezuluu
      @bandilezuluu Před 4 lety +2

      Yes thank you we are enjoying

    • @kj2346
      @kj2346 Před 4 lety +13

      DAMN WHT COLOUR ARE YOUR SKY IN NAIJERIA LOL??!!!

    • @gifttshipandu
      @gifttshipandu Před 4 lety +13

      Even the sky is blue 😅😅

    • @kj2346
      @kj2346 Před 4 lety

      @@gifttshipandu I HAD 2 LAUGH MY IN MY POES

  • @tasneembashir4880
    @tasneembashir4880 Před 4 lety +20

    I love seeing Africans promoting Africans🙌🏾❤🌍
    I like both the Apartments🙂, The Nigerian one is bigger but the the South African one has very nice luxurious finishes.
    But if I had to choose, I would choose the one in Johannesburg, South Africa🇿🇦

  • @gelaben26
    @gelaben26 Před 4 lety +30

    I like both they pretty nice and high en. I like how the Johannesburg one feels modern luxury with the finishings and amenities. The surrounding infrastructure a looks modern and established. Africa is a great place!

  • @emmylinkglobalconnectegbun9328

    Am Nigerian, but I prefer the south African apartment for contents where as the Nigerian apartment is centered purely on profit.

  • @agbaya5314
    @agbaya5314 Před 4 lety +55

    Sandton apartment looked better by far for such a price. Don’t know why Lagos houses are always expensive but the expense don’t match the finishes

    • @fanievilankulu6412
      @fanievilankulu6412 Před 4 lety +3

      Thats my point couse price is the same

    • @fanievilankulu6412
      @fanievilankulu6412 Před 4 lety

      Thats my point couse price is the same

    • @bandilezuluu
      @bandilezuluu Před 4 lety +1

      Omo baba Olowo thank you🇿🇦❤️❤️

    • @petermadash4488
      @petermadash4488 Před 4 lety +9

      Omo baba Olowo
      Thank you. I'm planning to invest in property in Lagos in the near future and I gotta say I'm not impressed with the finishes. I think the best thing to do is buy land there and bring the South African style finishes.

    • @LihleOnline
      @LihleOnline Před 4 lety +3

      That's actually Midrand, not Sandton my guy.

  • @ivoryonawilliams3790
    @ivoryonawilliams3790 Před 4 lety +76

    As someone from NY, where 1.5k will get you a shoebox both properties are BEAUTIFUL.

    • @ayoa3892
      @ayoa3892 Před 4 lety +1

      NYC u mean up in Western ny 1500 will get you a whole lot

    • @ouuyou6584
      @ouuyou6584 Před 4 lety +1

      @@ayoa3892 lol what are you talking about

    • @maudo100
      @maudo100 Před 4 lety +1

      At least you learn to see Africans in a positive image bc I know New Yorker attitude towards Africans.

    • @ayoa3892
      @ayoa3892 Před 4 lety +1

      @@ouuyou6584 reading is essential

    • @Mzwambedu
      @Mzwambedu Před 4 lety +2

      and convert minimum wages of someone working in NYC, say 3000 USD, thats close to R60 OOO, and put in high earners. Yould have to be a chartered account with experience.
      peole always compare the one without the other.
      A person rent a shoebox in NY, for similar job, would geta shoebox or even worse in Africa, our inequality is worse then states, so the economics gets skewed as you go down

  • @nadial.7107
    @nadial.7107 Před 4 lety +15

    Oh my God!! Definitely buying a house in Africa one day.. My favorite was the home in South Africa 💖💖💖. Just beautiful!!

  • @sphephelomnguni4700
    @sphephelomnguni4700 Před 4 lety +7

    I'm South African,
    And I'd like to thank you for making this video, I've never been to Nigeria and I feel like visiting now after seeing this.
    🌍🌍♥️♥️
    THANK YOU

  • @amandamashego1226
    @amandamashego1226 Před 4 lety +95

    This isn’t in Sandton, it’s the polo fields in waterfall, which is more Midrand than Sandton. It’s Balwin’s most luxurious estate/complex in Gauteng.

    • @natashamichael4255
      @natashamichael4255 Před 4 lety +5

      Amanda Mashego was going to comment that it’s not Sandton

    • @leotherealest4462
      @leotherealest4462 Před 4 lety +3

      yeah it aint sandton

    • @petermadash4488
      @petermadash4488 Před 4 lety +2

      Thank you for noticing that. Waterfall falls under the Midrand umbrella than Sandton.

    • @JohnJohn-jm9oi
      @JohnJohn-jm9oi Před 4 lety

      Well Sandton ain’t all that, since you rambling on about Sandton.

    • @Bunfire123
      @Bunfire123 Před 4 lety +13

      John John Sandton is nice. Relax.

  • @f6876
    @f6876 Před 4 lety +12

    Nigerian 🇳🇬 apartment =ghetto, South African South Africa 🇿🇦 =class

  • @sqwale7
    @sqwale7 Před 4 lety +8

    I live in Nairobi, I have lived in Lagos for over a year & I have visited Jo Burg. Nairobi & Lagos are just over priced its ridiculous. Jo Burg has much, much better housing for cheaper than either of those other cities.
    Jo Burg is a fresh city, in terms of amenities, infrastructure , entertainment, food and cost of living. I have had mentions about insecurity but didn't experience anything but then again wasn't there for too long.
    Great video.

  • @deejay2035
    @deejay2035 Před 3 lety +8

    The South African property just pipped the Nigerian one to the post for me.
    It was the quiet elegance , the outside space and the general setting that did it for me.
    We Nigerians are doing a good job but can definitely learn a thing of two from our South African brethren
    God bless and keep up the good work Tayo .

    • @richardnaledi294
      @richardnaledi294 Před 3 lety +1

      @Dee Jay I really like and appreciate your positive attitude... quite frankly i think both us here in SA and Nigeria can definitely learn from one another and collaborate on many aspects. Musicians and corporate companies in both countries are already doing that. Only if we could just learn to understand one another, relate through our differences and leverage on our strengths. In SA we have a saying that says.... "One day is one day"...i shall remain hopeful.

  • @ElethuDuna
    @ElethuDuna Před 4 lety +8

    This is such a beautiful video. The Nigerian apartment was spacious but I would imagine the yearly rent is out of reach for most people compared to South Africas monthly rent. The South African apartment offered alot of value for your money, gym, kids play area, pool, restaurant and bar. Plus the big windows to allow for natural lighting are the cherry on top 👌🏿

  • @manny9018
    @manny9018 Před 4 lety +130

    Why are Nigeria bathrooms always so small.😂😂 im nigerian nd that just pisses me off.

    • @roberttv6904
      @roberttv6904 Před 4 lety +19

      We don't sleep in bathrooms that's y.

    • @Brownlike_cinnamon
      @Brownlike_cinnamon Před 4 lety +1

      😂🤣🤣🤣

    • @ntsakobaloyi233
      @ntsakobaloyi233 Před 4 lety +1

      @@roberttv6904 😂😂😂

    • @tell-it7649
      @tell-it7649 Před 4 lety +2

      Have you been to New York? That's what happens when you have so many people in a city. How many people are in South Africa as a whole?

    • @umorenbill8878
      @umorenbill8878 Před 4 lety +3

      You can't compare luxery in S.A to Nigeria, population has an effect on a city or a country,put Nigerian population into S.A then you will see difference

  • @sandraucheoma8650
    @sandraucheoma8650 Před 4 lety +11

    S.african apartment have this obodo Oyibo feeling. It's all about the finishing touches. Good content!

  • @alexmuindi9129
    @alexmuindi9129 Před 4 lety +65

    From Kenya. I feel like there isn’t much thought put in Nigerian properties. It’s more about size and flash. The finishing I also see in Nigerian houses is always sub standard, the bathrooms aren’t clean and done well, there is always that one thing that wasn’t done to perfection, a pipe hanging from somewhere or rust in a bathroom, there are always flaws in finishing whereas the south African house was really well thought and the finishing was top notch. You should come do a review of a luxury apartment in Nairobi sometime.

    • @_theerealnono_7694
      @_theerealnono_7694 Před 4 lety +9

      True. Architects and Interior Designers in SA are well trained. We have some of the best architectural and interior design courses/schools in the world.

    • @_theerealnono_7694
      @_theerealnono_7694 Před 4 lety +4

      True. We arguably have some of the best Architectural and Interior design courses/schools in the world. The Architects and Interior Designers are well trained in SA.

    • @thickerthanasnicker3153
      @thickerthanasnicker3153 Před 4 lety +3

      Very true.the finishing is not great.and I agree he should do a luxury apartment tour in Nairobi. Very nice houses here.

    • @OFCnmezi
      @OFCnmezi Před 4 lety +2

      Maybe the houses haven't been totally completed.

    • @nobs997
      @nobs997 Před 4 lety +6

      @@OFCnmezi We Nigerians have not developed a taste for good architecture, all we care about is cosmetic looks on the outside

  • @tumushabejoan1729
    @tumushabejoan1729 Před 4 lety +41

    The sandton apartment is the real deal

  • @ashlee1142
    @ashlee1142 Před 4 lety +16

    Apartments in Nairobi cannot rival this apartment in Sandton, let alone luxury, and they're even more expensive than this. This is so much better! I would pay my money to live in this apartment.

    • @rushnande3731
      @rushnande3731 Před 4 lety +1

      It's not in Sandton it's in Midrand.

    • @samwanyoike193
      @samwanyoike193 Před 4 lety

      In kenya we are being ripped off. Housing in kenya is so expensive its ridiculous

  • @lamintouray7386
    @lamintouray7386 Před 4 lety +3

    Great video! Thanks for posting.

  • @JacsNewChapter
    @JacsNewChapter Před 4 lety +5

    Meet your new subscriber. Planning on buying property back home in SA soon so this came at the right time!

  • @fishdawn1804
    @fishdawn1804 Před 4 lety +7

    Thanks for the great content and keep up the good work. I live in the Sandton area and my monthly rental is the equivalence of $1200. The apartment comprises a spacious bedroom, living room, dining, laundry room, and a beautiful landscape with amenities all around. I moved from Rustenburg (about 2 hours' drive) to Joburg two years ago and I must say Jo'burg is where it's at. So many options when it comes to rental apartments or if one wants to purchase one for investments. The beauty of Joburg is robustly growing and become a property and investment powerhouse.

  • @sayoog9256
    @sayoog9256 Před 4 lety +1

    The filmography of this video is great, Wonderful shoots of both cities! Great video.

  • @MsChuk777
    @MsChuk777 Před 4 lety +1

    This video will up to millions view. Bet. Been following since 18 and this is it!!

  • @raferaustin1627
    @raferaustin1627 Před 4 lety +10

    No contest. Been viewing properties in Florida and south Africa for years. Unfortunately, no where in Nigeria comes close. Just think first and foremost about electricity supply, then it's game over.

    • @samuelagbonkpolo1242
      @samuelagbonkpolo1242 Před 4 lety

      Well, developers are now offering 24/7 electricity, its kind of a trend now, they use small gas power plants and/or solar plants.

    • @stephenfrank9735
      @stephenfrank9735 Před 2 lety

      @@samuelagbonkpolo1242 Do you really trust those Nigerian developers?

  • @sindilekhumalo5081
    @sindilekhumalo5081 Před 4 lety +5

    It was lovely seeing an apartment in Lagos. I have been longing to visit Nigeria for years. Liked the spacious feel of the rooms and the tiles in Lagos apartment, but the kitchen looked miserable. It looked like an afterthought. Kitchens in Nollywood mansions often look the same, like the gateman just recommended his buddy to come and do the kitchen. Eish. In South Africa, people will even make an effort to renovate the kitchen before trying to sell an older house. The Joburg apartment is well thought out and so lovely and cozy with that small yard and braai/grill area. Please do more videos. Thanks.

  • @couchdiaries1465
    @couchdiaries1465 Před 4 lety +1

    And as usual the soundtrack is on point💯💯💯💯

  • @divine.6092
    @divine.6092 Před 4 lety +6

    I'm so glad CZcams recommended this video❤great content! I'm in SA but I've always wanted to visit Ng. Enlightening👌

  • @makgalemoshidi5488
    @makgalemoshidi5488 Před 4 lety +5

    Firstly, you are doing a great job my brother. Coming to the two apartments I would choose the Sandton one. The finishes, the view, the gym and landscaping 👌💪

  • @xxcuteychickxx
    @xxcuteychickxx Před 4 lety +19

    south africa it is for me. its built with class n standard

  • @CHILOIS2003
    @CHILOIS2003 Před 4 lety +1

    The thundering made the video unique and calming for me! Lol 😂 love the storm.

  • @oyinade_s7982
    @oyinade_s7982 Před 4 lety +1

    I’m so happy I bumped into this channel😁🙏🏽

  • @isokenodaro473
    @isokenodaro473 Před 4 lety +4

    Wow!! The Sandton apartment is really cheap for all you get! Private Garden, patio/ barbecue area etc. Nice

  • @iTuber012
    @iTuber012 Před 4 lety +56

    South Africa is probably the most developed country in all of Africa so I would expect it to have better places to live

  • @nsikakessien5525
    @nsikakessien5525 Před 4 lety

    Have been watching your videos since last year and discovered that your videos quality are the best of all that have watch. Keep on the good work TayoAina

  • @ezramli383
    @ezramli383 Před 3 lety +1

    Wow brother Tayo great video keep up the good work and informing Africans. Quality work as always Tayo. We are learning

  • @Hmmmmmm407
    @Hmmmmmm407 Před 4 lety +3

    Both are amazing😍 I love the one in SA the most cause of it's extra elements but the one in Nigeria is also a win.
    Been in Nigeria quite a few times and I absolutely loved what it has to offer, I really felt at home. Love Pat, all the way from SA❤🇿🇦

  • @SmoothSilk
    @SmoothSilk Před 4 lety +10

    I know Lagos is congested but it needs more green spaces. The government should encourage this, by enacting laws that encourage green spaces . It makes the houses more beautiful, healthier and of course environmental friendly.
    I will pick the South African apartment over the Lagos one!

  • @micheni734
    @micheni734 Před 4 lety +2

    Maze bro, you destined for greatness. Keep doing amazing content. Your growth is exponential.

  • @abidex16
    @abidex16 Před 4 lety +1

    I love your videos bro! Very detailed, please keep them coming 🙌🏾👏🏾👏🏾

  • @jossye9390
    @jossye9390 Před 4 lety +17

    This is awesome wonderful i love it especially the South Africa apartment looks more premium

    • @jossye9390
      @jossye9390 Před 4 lety +4

      @Sthembiso Mbili yeah i agree totally

  • @faithbiyapo9297
    @faithbiyapo9297 Před 4 lety +35

    Man, I’ll pick the SA apartment just because of the grill hahaha

  • @melangeauto2086
    @melangeauto2086 Před 4 lety +1

    Thanks. Keep showing more affordable homes with a touch of luxury like these ones. I enjoyed the video.

  • @l4lintl608
    @l4lintl608 Před 4 lety

    Thanks Boo, I have been offered to come to South Africa and Nigeria and this video helped me decide. Great Work!

  • @MajorrBison
    @MajorrBison Před 4 lety +15

    I see Tayo's video I click faster than the speed of sound.

  • @vfrmr6401
    @vfrmr6401 Před 4 lety +17

    South Africa Apartment was great😊

  • @munacheee885
    @munacheee885 Před 4 lety +1

    Yay! 100k fam bam loading🤗🥳

  • @g.valentinoball538
    @g.valentinoball538 Před 4 lety +2

    Your videos make me want to leave America and move to Africa! Great work. Love to see so much beauty on the continent.

  • @ambeebenedikt112
    @ambeebenedikt112 Před 4 lety +26

    That of South Africa is dope♥️♥️😍😍 Nigeria's own lacks proper planning nd the environment is not attractive. South Africa's own is just like those developed countries. The most surprising part is that of Nigeria is where billionaire nd millionaire lives. South Africa is too far developed above Nigeria.

    • @OK-0366
      @OK-0366 Před 3 lety +1

      Billionaires and millionaires in Nigeria won't settle for just a small house they prefer luxury mansions that they build themselves usually to show how rich they are

  • @MrPhinter
    @MrPhinter Před 4 lety +26

    The South African apartment has a story to it. The Nigerian one doesn't. That's the difference.

  • @msdanielledapson
    @msdanielledapson Před 4 lety +1

    It’s raining and still beautiful blue sky’s. This is a goal of mine to move there and I can’t wait!

  • @ViktaMaina
    @ViktaMaina Před 4 lety

    I’m very well informed! Thanks for this brother 🙌🏾🙌🏾

  • @juliaf3044
    @juliaf3044 Před 4 lety +7

    I prefer South African apartment - it has a more home feel with lots of light -plus tree lined neighbourhood. Both have their value. Thanks for sharing.

  • @temiod
    @temiod Před 4 lety +12

    Your content is amazing! I hope you’re staying safe in SA. MUCH LOVE ❤️

  • @LilyMutamzTv
    @LilyMutamzTv Před 4 lety +1

    We are hitting 100,000 this week 😍😍😍👏👏👏 Congratulations brother.. Beautiful video...

  • @OG-nj3zz
    @OG-nj3zz Před 4 lety

    S/O for this video, very comprehensive. Subscribed !

  • @Ruthlesspast
    @Ruthlesspast Před 4 lety +7

    Am I the only one that doesn’t understand why kitchen fittings in Nigeria do not follow the modern trends? What’s up with the dark wood and colours? Gloss white is kinda universally seen as the modern go to for kitchen fittings especially in apartments... I don’t get?!

  • @pippam1161
    @pippam1161 Před 4 lety +6

    Universities in Nigeria please start offering more courses like, Architecture, interior design and town planning. I’m sure these courses are there but start enrolling more people. The Nigerian apartment had so much potential but lack of light and poor finishing touches.

    • @dipzy21
      @dipzy21 Před 3 lety +4

      Your comment reminds me of Vivian, a Kenyan interior designer who came to Johannesburg with intention to do a BTech Interior Design at the University of Johannesburg (honours year or 4th year, which is a post grad qualification depending on where you come from). The university looked at her portfolio and her Kenyan qualification and said no, you are going to 2nd year (not 4th/ b tech) as she wanted. She agreed although she wasn't happy. 2 months in 2nd year, she said to me, now she understands why she needed to go to 2nd year. The work she was doing as a 2nd year student in SA had a quality higher than her entire interior design 3 year degree from Kenya

  • @destinedforgreatnessinshallah

    Stumbled across this video. Very enlightening. Thank you 🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦

  • @janenietsche4900
    @janenietsche4900 Před 4 lety

    Love all your videos. I travelled to Lagos in 2018 from Canada and I loved it ! I want to go back so badly . Thank-you for making these amazing videos . They bring back beautiful memories for me😊

  • @chipo759
    @chipo759 Před 4 lety +20

    South Africa all the way because I am originally from Zimbabwe and I live in the UK

  • @1murkeybadmayn
    @1murkeybadmayn Před 4 lety +13

    $1500/month is not bad for both. I really like the ambience of the SA one though...oh and that pool with the gym just outside...oof! Would be nice for a long holiday.

  • @brentjones7623
    @brentjones7623 Před 4 lety +1

    First time im seeing one of ur vids. Great vid too. Hopefully uf done a comparison with some properties in Mombasa too... i will check later to see what other content has been uploaded.

  • @Alolibaby
    @Alolibaby Před 4 lety +1

    I came here because someone made a video talking about someone criticizing your accent. Well that criticism has earned you a new subscriber, viewer and video sharer! 😀 Keep doing what you do, representing naija with great content!

  • @Ad-Lo
    @Ad-Lo Před 4 lety +40

    The immediate difference I can spot is the massive difference in the quality of the finishing between South Africa and Lagos. The handrails in the Lagos apartment are the cheapest quality on the market, the door frame is already in need of varnish, the tiles are extremely cheap quality - we have those in Nairobi - where one lifts up in the heat and they all do in a domino-effect, the kitchen fittings also are extremely budget quality: you would find this in lower-end suburbs in South Africa yet here they are in Lekki. I also think it's absurd to pay rent annually! What if you lose your job, are reposted or relocate for family reasons? Then you have all that administration to deal with on top of moving. Definitely, Nigeria is up and coming and is the largest economy on the continent; but in terms of quality, South Africa is still significantly ahead and is more industrialized.

    • @TheKooltea
      @TheKooltea Před 4 lety +2

      The thing is developers intentionally use cheap low quality stuff... So you move in and fits the ones of your taste.

    • @bandilezuluu
      @bandilezuluu Před 4 lety +1

      Yes Also The South African is also the one of the largest economies in Africa

    • @Ad-Lo
      @Ad-Lo Před 4 lety +1

      @@TheKooltea then how is that cost-saving? If you do a comparison video, you evaluate comparable product. I doubt an expatriate would RENT a house whilst working for Shell for example, for 1-2 years and want to fork out so much money to fix up someone else's investment property!

    • @Ad-Lo
      @Ad-Lo Před 4 lety +2

      @@@bandilezuluu but that is irrelevant because Nigeria overtook RSA as the largest sub-Saharan African economy years ago. Nigeria has more money and a much larger population so one would expect more competition from the emergent middle class, including quality. I think it is just less exposure to be honest.

    • @bandilezuluu
      @bandilezuluu Před 4 lety +2

      @@Ad-Lo yes Nigeria might have a larger economy but South Africa Has The biggest stock exchange in Africa (JSE) and South Africa has highest living standard in Africa but don't get me wrong I have a huge passion for Nigeria,the culture ,the people etc

  • @melangeauto2086
    @melangeauto2086 Před 4 lety +49

    for investment purposes Lagos, but for personal use the semi-detached apartment in SA gives more privacy and comes with a backyard+grilling area...lol

  • @ThriveWithBoma
    @ThriveWithBoma Před 4 lety +41

    Hmm..tough call. Both apartments have pros and cons. The SA one has better amenities and design.

    • @chrischris2570
      @chrischris2570 Před 4 lety

      Hey tayo, kindly send me contacts of the interior finishing of this apartment pls.

  • @chukie9833
    @chukie9833 Před 4 lety +11

    The luxury in that apartment in S.A is everything.

  • @MohammedAgbadi
    @MohammedAgbadi Před 4 lety +14

    100k countdown...🚨🚨🚨