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Most expensive cities in Africa in 2016 - The cost of living in most African cities has increased significantly in recent years. Africa has several cities that are beyond the means of an average person to live. In fact, the cost of living in some African cities outstrips even ten most expensive cities in North America according to Insider Monkey. More.. Top 10 worst dressed Nollywood celebrities at AMVCA (With Pictures) The 5 hottest daughters of Nigerian Pastors (With Pictures) 7 Nigerian celebrities you didn’t know are from Royal families (With Pictures) 44 Countries Nigerian passport holders can visit without a Visa This is an astounding fact considering that most of the countries in North America are developed, with a high standard of living, while African countries are either underdeveloped or developing, which in turn should equate to a low cost of living. Here is the list of ten most expensive cities in Africa today.. 10. Abidjan, Cote D’ Ivoire (Ivory Coast) Abidjan is the economic capital of Ivory Coast and is the most populous French-speaking city in West Africa. Abidjan is the biggest and most important city of Cote d ‘ Ivoire. It is also largest city and the chief port of the country. Navigate using arrows below 9. Bamako With a population of over 2 million people, a large number of foreign firms and aid agencies have their bases in this city. Bamako, the capital of Mali, has its people compete with each other for scarce Western- Standard accommodation which has led to the expensiveness of the city. In spite of it’s standard of living, the city still has lots of areas that lack basic/social amenities. 8. Brazzaville Its been said that only the fittest can actually survive in this city. With its high prices of goods and services, the capital of the republic of Congo, Brazzaville makes number 7 on our list. This city is so expensive that the price of a Coca-Cola can coke is four times as much as it costs in Dubai. 7. Abuja This city with an estimated population of 1 million population is number 10 on the list. The famed capital of Nigeria, it was created in the 80s. The great late Nelson Mandela once commended the city when he said “Why bother to visit Europe, you’ll find it all here” 6. Libreville Another West African country on out list, Libreville is the capital of Gabon with a population of over 500k people. The city which is said to have a lot of night clubs is blessed with rich natural resources which has benefited immensely from foreign aid. 5. Conakry Bordering on the Atlantic Ocean, Conakry is a port city which serves the function of both economic and financial and cultural center of Guinea, Conakry, the capital and also the largest city of Guinea Republic. 4. Lagos The economic capital of West Africa with the population of twenty million people, this list wouldn’t have been complete if the Lagos metropolis wasn’t added to it. The state’s slogan “Centre of Excellence” fits it perfectly as it could be referred to as the New York of West Africa. A lot of dreams are achieved in Lagos. The city is also ranked among the 50 most expensive cities of the world for expatriates. 3. Kinshasa The capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Kinshasa occupies an estimated population of over four million people. It’s said that security is paramount for foreigners and tourists in this city. Although, it is an expensive city than Montreal, there are not many options in this city. 2. N’Djamena As 2nd on the list, you expect that the city should be quite exotic and flamboyant than the ones earlier mentioned. Sadly, it isn’t. The city, which is the capital of Chad, does not have proper facilities, there are no railways or sea ports here, their roads are not well maintained but still, they are second on our list. 1. Luanda We rounding up this list with the capital of Angola, Luanda. This city my dear readers, is the most expensive city in the whole of Africa, it is even one of the top 10 most expensive in the world. They say rental costs of 10,000 pounds and 35,000 pounds is not unusual in this city. CLICK HERE to join our BBM Channel for faster updates TOP POSTS YESTERDAY Top 10 Most disturbing unexplained mysteries in the world (With Pictures) The hottest cleavages at the AMVCA 2016 (With Pictures) Dele Momodu reacts to Davido calling him out in Osinachi remix Top 10 most traveled Nigerian celebrities – See who’s number 1! (With Pictures) 5 shocking scenes from student parties in Nigeria – This will leave you speechless (+Pics & Video) LADIES: If you do these 9 things, No man can ever play you! Top 10 Richest men in the world for 2016 according to Forbes – See how rich they are! (With Pictures) 10 Questions you should ask your partner before marriage.. Very important! 10 Shocking facts about Timaya you really need to know now (+Photos) Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards (AMVCA) 2016 – Full winners list 15 Satanic secret societies you didn’t know about (With Pictures)

Top 10 Most expensive cities in Africa today – See which is number 1 now! (With Pictures)

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