The Value of ₦1000: What Can You Actually Get

Nigeria being criticized for its inability to put an end to its exploding inflation. So as of 2019, its time for us to analyze, what can you buy with 1000 Naira?

Find 15 items that are great for N1000 and where to get them!

Find 15 items that are great for N1000 and where to get them!

1. Half a Carton of Indomie Noodles

 

One of the most popular noodles in Nigeria goes for ₦1900 for a full carton, leaving you with ₦100 in change.

 

2. 1/2 Shawarma (Depending on the location)

This juicy wrap that originates from the Middle East goes from ₦500 – ₦1000/piece, depending on where you buy from.

 

3. 1GB MTN Data

This might last less than 1 week but for ₦1000 only, you can get access to the World Wide Web!

 

4. 1 Month of Iroko TV subscription

Similar to Netflix, Iroko TV subscription allows users access to hundreds of the best of Nollywood entertainment for less than ₦1000/month.

 

5. Thrift Items at Yaba Market

Thrift clothing at Yaba Market can go as low as ₦300 which is less than $1! (I’ve bought 3 shirts for ₦1000 before, not kidding).

 

6. Watch A Movie

Tickets to movies at the cinema can go for as low as ₦500, depending on the cinema.

 

7. Tickets to LCC

Lekki Conservation Center, with the longest suspended bridge in West Africa, costs ₦1000/head to enter.

 

8. Tickets to the Beach

Beaches like Oniru (Moist Beach) and Elegushi cost about ₦1000 per head.

 

9. Drug Store Lip Kits

These range from ₦300 – ₦1000, so you can get as many as 3 glosses for less than ₦1000!

 

10. Andrea Hair Growth Essence

Do you desire really long hair locks? For less than ₦1000, you can buy 1 bottle of this hair growth essence.

 

11. Sports Wristwatch

This trendy sports wristwatch will only set you back ₦380, so for ₦1000, you can buy two! His & Hers.

 

12. Graphic Tee Shirt (China)

A nice china graphic tee will cost as low as ₦360!

 

13. A Bet9ja Draw

Read carefully, this one is really important. Bet9jawill allow you to bet on any game with as low as ₦100. So with ₦1000, you can put in 100 stakes to boost your odds and make extra income!

 

14. Breakfast Cereal

If you don’t get to start with breakfast every morning, you can buy a box of breakfast cereal which will last you a full week.

 

15. Phone Accessories

Items such as phone rings, cases, Popsockets and other trendy accessories will cost you roughly ₦1000.

As a bonus!

 

16. Computer Accessories

USBs, depending on the capacity cost anywhere from ₦1000 only!

 

 

So while the Nigerian economy has not been able to handle its inflation, it’s always nice to know we can still buy so many items for less than ₦1000. If there are other items we’re forgetting, please sound off in the comments!