- Cost of Living
- Pakistan
- Nigeria
- Quetta
- Abuja
- Comparison
Cost of living in Quetta, Pakistan compared to Abuja, Nigeria
Currency:
Food | - 49% | |||
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Food in Quetta (Pakistan) is 49% cheaper than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨599 (1,861 ₦) | 1,786 ₦ | + 4% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨261 (812 ₦) | 1,707 ₦ | - 52% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨182 (567 ₦) | 1,172 ₦ | - 52% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨90 (279 ₦) | 710 ₦ | - 61% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨70 (219 ₦) | 707 ₦ | - 69% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨80 (248 ₦) | 987 ₦ | - 75% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨700 (2,176 ₦) | 1,542 ₦ | + 41% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨80 (247 ₦) | 1,335 ₦ | - 81% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨60 (187 ₦) | 770 ₦ | - 76% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | 343 ₦ | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 1,809 ₦ | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨97 (303 ₦) | 457 ₦ | - 34% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨49 (154 ₦) | 427 ₦ | - 64% | |
Housing | - 61% | |||
Housing in Quetta (Pakistan) is 61% cheaper than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨62,825 (195,300 ₦) | 536,123 ₦ | - 64% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨20,156 (62,659 ₦) | 338,039 ₦ | - 81% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,533 (14,093 ₦) | 29,672 ₦ | - 53% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨18,000 (55,956 ₦) | 229,092 ₦ | - 76% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨9,000 (27,978 ₦) | 114,731 ₦ | - 76% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨3,000 (9,326 ₦) | 20,667 ₦ | - 55% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨2,204 (6,853 ₦) | 9,047 ₦ | - 24% | |
40” flat screen TV | ₨10,293 (31,998 ₦) | 112,350 ₦ | - 72% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,233 (13,160 ₦) | 26,412 ₦ | - 50% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨327 (1,015 ₦) | 922 ₦ | + 10% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨755 (2,347 ₦) | 3,256 ₦ | - 28% | |
Clothes | + 49% | |||
Clothes in Quetta (Pakistan) is 49% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨4,230 (13,149 ₦) | 7,493 ₦ | + 75% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨6,000 (18,652 ₦) | 11,367 ₦ | + 64% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨5,898 (18,336 ₦) | 17,388 ₦ | + 5% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨5,328 (16,561 ₦) | 22,453 ₦ | - 26% | |
Transportation | - 33% | |||
Transportation in Quetta (Pakistan) is 33% cheaper than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,609,860 (5,004,501 ₦) | 4,400,620 ₦ | + 14% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨17 (53 ₦) | 145 ₦ | - 64% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨2,041 (6,346 ₦) | 12,239 ₦ | - 48% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨625 (1,944 ₦) | 3,181 ₦ | - 39% | |
Personal Care | - 16% | |||
Personal Care in Quetta (Pakistan) is 16% cheaper than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨224 (696 ₦) | 1,070 ₦ | - 35% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨250 (777 ₦) | 2,310 ₦ | - 66% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | 6,766 ₦ | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨430 (1,338 ₦) | 2,065 ₦ | - 35% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨163 (506 ₦) | 683 ₦ | - 26% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨265 (823 ₦) | 981 ₦ | - 16% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨93 (289 ₦) | 388 ₦ | - 26% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨135 (419 ₦) | 284 ₦ | + 48% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨701 (2,180 ₦) | 1,085 ₦ | + 101% | |
Entertainment | + 17% | |||
Entertainment in Quetta (Pakistan) is 17% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨6,800 (21,139 ₦) | 6,234 ₦ | + 239% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨745 (2,316 ₦) | 2,944 ₦ | - 21% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 4,000 ₦ | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨4,150 (12,901 ₦) | 14,329 ₦ | - 10% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 2,220 ₦ | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨165 (511 ₦) | 1,167 ₦ | - 56% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 489 ₦ | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | 241,495 ₦ | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 43 ₦ | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨2,267 (7,046 ₦) | 14,905 ₦ | - 53% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨152 (473 ₦) | 342 ₦ | + 39% | |
TOTAL | - 34% |

These prices were last updated on April 21, 2018.
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Cost of living in Quetta (Pakistan) is 34% cheaper than in Abuja (Nigeria)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
1,670,000 ₦
in Abuja
you would need to make just about 1,109,326 ₦
(₨356,851)
in Quetta.
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