Cost of living in Pakistan compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | - 50% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Pakistan is 50% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Pakistan | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨972 (1,567 ₦) | 2,597 ₦ | - 40% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨1,004 (1,618 ₦) | 3,245 ₦ | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨345 (556 ₦) | 1,758 ₦ | - 68% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨175 (282 ₦) | 1,508 ₦ | - 81% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨282 (454 ₦) | 1,104 ₦ | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨250 (402 ₦) | 1,146 ₦ | - 65% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨1,139 (1,836 ₦) | 1,311 ₦ | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨290 (468 ₦) | 1,908 ₦ | - 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨122 (197 ₦) | 1,283 ₦ | - 85% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨549 (884 ₦) | 511 ₦ | + 73% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨2,784 (4,487 ₦) | 3,367 ₦ | + 33% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨289 (465 ₦) | 1,012 ₦ | - 54% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨191 (308 ₦) | 615 ₦ | - 50% | |
| Housing | - 73% | |||
| Housing in Pakistan is 73% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Pakistan | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨115,670 (186,405 ₦) | 1,087,280 ₦ | - 83% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨70,950 (114,337 ₦) | 480,899 ₦ | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨25,995 (41,891 ₦) | 50,320 ₦ | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨59,502 (95,889 ₦) | 441,651 ₦ | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨50,821 (81,899 ₦) | 270,421 ₦ | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨20,152 (32,475 ₦) | 80,318 ₦ | - 60% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨2,097 (3,379 ₦) | 17,872 ₦ | - 81% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨71,636 (115,443 ₦) | 97,009 ₦ | + 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨23,262 (37,486 ₦) | 56,399 ₦ | - 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨1,718 (2,768 ₦) | 6,433 ₦ | - 57% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨1,977 (3,185 ₦) | 1,500 ₦ | + 112% | |
| Clothes | - 26% | |||
| Clothes in Pakistan is 26% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Pakistan | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨3,426 (5,521 ₦) | 8,462 ₦ | - 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨6,254 (10,078 ₦) | 12,300 ₦ | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨13,199 (21,271 ₦) | 28,695 ₦ | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨8,569 (13,810 ₦) | 29,497 ₦ | - 53% | |
| Transportation | - 35% | |||
| Transportation in Pakistan is 35% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Pakistan | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨4,456,060 (7,181,051 ₦) | 8,000,000 ₦ | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨270 (435 ₦) | 279 ₦ | + 56% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨4,626 (7,454 ₦) | 19,283 ₦ | - 61% | |
| Personal Care | - 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Pakistan is 11% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Pakistan | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨1,015 (1,635 ₦) | 383 ₦ | + 327% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨1,391 (2,241 ₦) | 1,629 ₦ | + 38% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨3,667 (5,909 ₦) | 19,489 ₦ | - 70% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨521 (840 ₦) | 2,247 ₦ | - 63% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨922 (1,486 ₦) | 835 ₦ | + 78% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨736 (1,185 ₦) | 1,660 ₦ | - 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨249 (401 ₦) | 651 ₦ | - 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨242 (390 ₦) | 663 ₦ | - 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨860 (1,385 ₦) | 1,692 ₦ | - 18% | |
| Entertainment | - 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Pakistan is 26% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Pakistan | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨3,545 (5,713 ₦) | 8,546 ₦ | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨2,089 (3,367 ₦) | 6,169 ₦ | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨2,959 (4,768 ₦) | 8,826 ₦ | - 46% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨7,109 (11,456 ₦) | 17,024 ₦ | - 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨880 (1,418 ₦) | 3,233 ₦ | - 56% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨669 (1,078 ₦) | 1,074 ₦ | + 0% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨1,106 (1,783 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 257% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨119,622 (192,774 ₦) | 137,406 ₦ | + 40% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨3.79 (6 ₦) | 24 ₦ | - 74% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨3,764 (6,065 ₦) | 20,543 ₦ | - 70% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨415 (670 ₦) | 519 ₦ | + 29% | |
| TOTAL | - 50% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 2,064 prices entered by 496 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 04, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Pakistan is 50% cheaper than in Nigeria
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