So out of the numerous number of people who applied to be admitted, you made it to the Fresher’s list. Congratulations!
As this is your first time moving on your own, it can be overwhelming. The OHouse team have put together a complete student housing checklist for Freshers to make sure your apartment is equipped with all the essentials needs.
We made this piece focus on list of house needs for newly admitted fresh students (Freshers) into higher institution, but if you’re not exactly a fresher you will find it useful when ready to equip your new house too.
Now, let’s move forward.
Room Essentials
| Needs | Forecast Price |
| Mattress/Foam | ₦15,000 |
| Paint | ₦4000 |
| Beddings (Bed sheets, Pillows and Pillowcases, Blankets) | ₦3000 |
| Pillow | ₦500 |
| Carpet | ₦3000 |
| Bedspread | ₦2000 |
| Chair and table | ₦4500 |
| Window and door cotton | ₦4000 |
| Cloth hanger | ₦2000 |
| Pressing Iron | ₦3000 |
Bathroom Essentials
| Needs | Forecast Price |
| Towels | ₦2000 |
| Toiletries (toothpaste, mouthwash, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, face wash, etc.) | ₦3000 |
| Air fresheners | ₦1000 |
| Toilet brush | ₦1000 |
| Bath mat | ₦1000 |
| Soap and Sponge dish | ₦500 |
| Soap and Sponge | ₦1000 |
| Toothbrush | ₦500 |
| Laundry basket | ₦1000 |
Kitchen Essentials
| Needs | Forecast Price |
| Food shelf | ₦1500 |
| Buckets | ₦3000 |
| Broom, packer and dustbin | ₦500 |
| Plates, spoons, fork, Knife, Plastic cups and pot | ₦8000 |
| Gas cylinder | ₦5000 |
| Mop | ₦1000 |
| Stove | ₦3000 |
| Cutting board | ₦500 |
| Colander (Sieve) | ₦300 |
| Scrubbing pads (Iron Sponge) | ₦200 |
| Dish Drying Rack | ₦1000 |
| Dish Soap | ₦200 |
| Dish Towels | ₦150 |
Other Essentials
| Needs | Forecast Price |
| Food Stuffs | ₦15000 |
| Clothes | ₦10000 |
| Shoes | ₦10000 |
Advanced Needs
| Needs | Forecast Price |
| Personal Computer | ₦60000 |
| Fan | ₦10000 |
| Generator | ₦40000 |
| Shoe rack | ₦2500 |
| Rug | ₦10000 |
| Couch | ₦20000 |
| First aid kits | ₦10000 |
| Mirror | ₦2000 |
| Alarm clock | ₦3000 – ₦9000 |
Tech Needs
| Needs | Forecast Price |
| TV | ₦30000 |
| Blu-ray or DVD player | ₦5000 |
| WiFi router – A WiFi extender could come in handy if you have a spotty connection) | ₦10000 |
| Printer with copy paper | ₦15000 |
| Surge protectors | ₦2000 |
| Extension cords | ₦2000 |
| Game consoles | ₦50000 – ₦100000 |
| Lap desk | ₦10000 – ₦70000 |
| Home Theatre/Smart speaker | ₦20000 – ₦300000 |
| Air conditioner | ₦50000 – ₦200000 |
| Hairdryer | ₦10000 |
| Blender | ₦5000 – ₦50000 |
| Toaster/ Toaster Oven | ₦10000 – ₦50000 |
| Dish Washer | ₦150000 – ₦200000 |
| Decoder (DStv, StarTimes, GOtv) | ₦7000 – ₦15000 |
| Solar (MTN Lumos, SunKing) | ₦25000 – ₦150000 |
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So there you have it, the complete list of house needs for newly admitted Fresh Students (Freshers) from essentials to advance needs. Hopefully, this helps make your transition from secondary school student to higher institution house a smooth and successful one.
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