Lagos may be expensive, but for those who know where to look, there are still pockets of affordability tucked away in its bustling markets.
Keeping a home functional without emptying their pockets takes local know-how.
While the high-end malls and supermarkets showcase the latest appliances and household items, most Lagosians know better than to rely solely on those places.
Instead, they turn to the open markets where bargaining is part of the culture, and prices bend to meet the reality of strained incomes.
These markets have long served as lifelines, offering a mix of brand-new and fairly used goods to families who need quality but cannot always afford showroom costs.
For many households, fairly used products, also known as tokunbo items imported from Europe and America, have become a practical way of equipping kitchens and living rooms without overspending. A microwave, fan, or washing machine that may be out of reach when new suddenly becomes affordable when bought second-hand.
This is why, despite rising costs across the city, these markets continue to draw crowds daily. From first-time renters setting up their homes to families replacing worn-out appliances, the appeal lies in the possibility of finding both value and functionality in one place.
Below is a list of some of the most popular markets to buy affordable household items.
Iponri Market is located in Surulere. The market is known for its wide assortment of household goods, home décor items, kitchenwares, and party supplies.
Stores in Iponri offer things like interior decorations, souvenirs, baby products, kitchen utensils, plastics, and other everyday home basics.
Unlike the other markets, furniture and large appliances are not its mainstay. Instead, Iponri excels in smaller household things that bring personality to a home, like decorative vases, gift items, soft furnishings, tableware, mats, and fabric accessories. It serves the surrounding residential estate and also attracts shoppers from across Lagos.
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