Former presidential aide Reno Omokri has stirred debate online after claiming that the cost of living in Nigeria is better than in many countries, including the United Kingdom.
According to a viral video shared by Tribune Online, Omokri said basic services and housing in London now cost far more than what Nigerians pay locally.
Speaking in the clip, Omokri compared grooming expenses and accommodation costs in London to living conditions in Nigeria.
“Shaving costs £40 in London. A one-bedroom flat costs about £2,500 monthly,” he said.
He further argued that many Nigerians often overlook the economic realities abroad while constantly criticising living conditions at home.
The comment quickly triggered mixed reactions across X, Facebook, Instagram and TikTok, with many users accusing him of downplaying the economic hardship currently faced by Nigerians. Others, however, agreed that several Western countries are also struggling with rising inflation and expensive living costs.
“Reno Omokri is not as smart as I thought,
— Oyindamola🙄 (@dammiedammie35) May 7, 2026
Comparing the cost of fuel and shaving in Nigeria to the cost of fuel in the Uk is not a smart thinking. Minimum wage in Nigeria is 70k £35) per month, Minimum wage in Uk is £2500 (5 million) per month. Please what's the sense in that?… pic.twitter.com/3BsismymOj
According to another report by Tribune Online, Omokri recently claimed petrol now sells for nearly three times more in England than in Nigeria, blaming the increase on global tensions in the Middle East.
Meanwhile, clips from the interview have continued circulating online, pushing the topic into trending discussions within the last few hours.
As at the time of filing this report, neither the Nigerian government nor UK officials had reacted officially to the debate generated by the viral statement.
It Costs £40 To Shave In London. A One Bedroom Flat Cost £2500 a Month. The Cost Of Living In Nigeria Is Way Better Than Many Parts Of The World! pic.twitter.com/F5wL4Nd24G
— Reno Omokri (@renoomokri) May 7, 2026
Top 10 Comments:
@official_donflex from Instagram — “Make Reno try survive with minimum wage in Nigeria first.”
@AdaRealityTV from Facebook — “He is actually saying the truth. Life abroad is not easy anymore.”
@KingMufasa001 from X — “Comparing London salary with Nigerian salary is where the problem starts.”
@PrettyChioma from Instagram — “£40 shave but people there still earn better than Nigerians.”
@IamTobenna from Facebook — “Nigeria is only cheap if you are rich.”
@CityBoyUpdates from X — “Many Nigerians abroad can confirm this. Rent is crazy in the UK now.”
@BigHildaTV from TikTok — “Why do politicians always try to gaslight citizens?”
@KelvinTalks from Facebook — “Fuel, rent and food prices are rising everywhere globally.”
@LagosBoyForever from X — “If Nigeria is so cheap, why are people still leaving daily?”
@RuthLifestyle from Instagram — “The truth is both Nigeria and UK economies are tough right now.”
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