Ibadan Scores

  • Expenses: Prices for everything are very affordable. There are many very decent pizzerias, cafes, restaurants at reasonable prices. Usual monthly spendings are around $1100.
  • Education: In terms of the quality of education , students do not score enough for the average level in reading literacy, mathematics, and science.

  • Walkability: has many beautiful parks, squares and walkways for walking with children. There are wide sidewalks along the roads, and there are paths for cyclists.

  • English: Many locals speak English, but not at an advanced level.

  • Safety:
  • Healthcare: The level of local medical institutions is very low, there are no modern clinics. There is a certain lack of modern medical equipment and qualified personnel.

  • Internet: Slow-moving Internet in Ibadan can interfere with normal work rhythm and communication.
  • Female friendly: Despite the fact that women have equal rights with men and the attitude towards them is liberal, in some areas there are still many prohibitions against them. Decisions in the family are usually made by men, the influence of women in the family is very great.

  • Freedom of speech: People have full access to free media for accurate information and analysis. Journalists in most cases do their jobs without fear of detention or restraints.

  • Friendliness to outsiders: The locals are not super friendly to outsiders, but nevertheless polite.

  • Level of happiness: Low level of satisfaction and fatigue from life in the current conditions.

  • Workspaces: There are plenty of places to work from.

  • Free WiFi: Unfortunately, there are very few points in Ibadan that provide free Wi-Fi, and those that do have a weak Internet signal, so in many cafes wifi Internet is available only at a low speed.

  • Quality of life: The standard of living in Ibadan is poor. Ibadan has one of the lowest living standards, according to every year surveys.

  • LGBTQ friendly: The majority of respondents in Ibadan are against equal rights for gays and lesbians.

  • Startup friendly: Unfortunately, startup score in Ibadan is pretty low. Most startups struggle due to different obstacles.

  • Nightlife: The nightlife in Ibadan is quite low. You will have to organize the evening in a different way.

  • Fits for families: Unfortunately, does not provide the necessary infrastructure for families with children. There are no children’s entertainment centers, mini-clubs, children’s pools, etc.

  • Entertainment: Unfortunately, Ibadan does not have a lot of cafes and restaurants, places to relax and to have some entertainment.

  • Income: Unfortunately, the local population has very low salaries as low as $181 a month.
  • Traffic safety: Terrible road conditions, traffic is extremely difficult.