The Massive Cities In Africa Where Rent Is Most Expensive

This city is one of the most expensive to rent in Africa and it’s a huge urban hub on the continent.
This African city is one of the most expensive for rent prices but it is a key area of importance for sustainable development.

According to Business Insider and data from Numbeo, Lagos in Nigeria is the most expensive city to rent on the continent.

African governments and urban planners could prioritise affordable housing options to ensure African cities are inclusive and habitable for citizens.

More African citizens are opting for urban living rather than rural settings.

High rent costs raise questions around the importance of urban centres bearing in mind that many jobs can be done remotely these days.

Lagos is the African city with the highest rent – it ranks 122nd globally and scores 24.3 on the rent index.

In second place is Cape Town in South Africa, which ranks 173rd globally and scores 18.0 on the rent index.

Meanwhile in third place is the Ghanian capital of Accra. It ranks 230th globally and scores 12.0 on the rent index.

In fourth place is Rabat which ranks 245th globally and is located in Morocco – scoring 11.0 on the rent index.

Rounding off the top five is Casablanca in Morocco, which ranks 249th globally and scores 10.8 on the rent index.

Nigeria is home to the largest population in Africa. It is also home to one of the largest populations of all the countries in the world.

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