Cost of living in Pakistan compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | - 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Pakistan is 6% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Pakistan | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨916 (5,229 ₦) | 6,197 ₦ | - 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨1,082 (6,179 ₦) | 4,250 ₦ | + 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨533 (3,045 ₦) | 3,207 ₦ | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨231 (1,319 ₦) | 1,143 ₦ | + 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨315 (1,802 ₦) | 2,479 ₦ | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨170 (969 ₦) | 1,495 ₦ | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨836 (4,776 ₦) | 5,933 ₦ | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨289 (1,648 ₦) | 3,488 ₦ | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨114 (652 ₦) | 2,733 ₦ | - 76% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨391 (2,234 ₦) | 1,037 ₦ | + 115% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨2,739 (15,645 ₦) | 9,593 ₦ | + 63% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨216 (1,235 ₦) | 1,084 ₦ | + 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨144 (822 ₦) | 1,323 ₦ | - 38% | |
| Housing | - 57% | |||
| Housing in Pakistan is 57% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Pakistan | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨137,741 (786,631 ₦) | 2,222,680 ₦ | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨58,708 (335,280 ₦) | 1,328,290 ₦ | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨21,580 (123,240 ₦) | 153,894 ₦ | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨75,090 (428,833 ₦) | 844,148 ₦ | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨35,699 (203,877 ₦) | 754,176 ₦ | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨17,044 (97,340 ₦) | 240,561 ₦ | - 60% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨2,308 (13,179 ₦) | 28,675 ₦ | - 54% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨58,431 (333,698 ₦) | 387,079 ₦ | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨29,384 (167,812 ₦) | 126,450 ₦ | + 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨1,281 (7,318 ₦) | 2,193 ₦ | + 234% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨625 (3,569 ₦) | 2,985 ₦ | + 20% | |
| Clothes | + 130% | |||
| Clothes in Pakistan is 130% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Pakistan | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨4,832 (27,593 ₦) | 17,024 ₦ | + 62% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨9,004 (51,421 ₦) | 15,682 ₦ | + 228% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨13,089 (74,748 ₦) | 45,968 ₦ | + 63% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨13,255 (75,699 ₦) | 50,000 ₦ | + 51% | |
| Transportation | + 1% | |||
| Transportation in Pakistan is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
| Pakistan | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨2,800,000 (15,990,633 ₦) | 5,000,000 ₦ | + 220% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨272 (1,553 ₦) | 1,034 ₦ | + 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨4,030 (23,015 ₦) | 34,491 ₦ | - 33% | |
| Personal Care | + 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Pakistan is 17% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Pakistan | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨230 (1,311 ₦) | 4,044 ₦ | - 68% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨838 (4,784 ₦) | 1,768 ₦ | + 171% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨3,307 (18,883 ₦) | 17,619 ₦ | + 7% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨1,222 (6,982 ₦) | 4,474 ₦ | + 56% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨649 (3,706 ₦) | 1,749 ₦ | + 112% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨557 (3,184 ₦) | 3,834 ₦ | - 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨396 (2,263 ₦) | 2,923 ₦ | - 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨217 (1,241 ₦) | 1,338 ₦ | - 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨495 (2,826 ₦) | 3,631 ₦ | - 22% | |
| Entertainment | + 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Pakistan is 18% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Pakistan | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨3,859 (22,038 ₦) | 43,872 ₦ | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨1,827 (10,433 ₦) | 11,069 ₦ | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨6,844 (39,088 ₦) | 15,224 ₦ | + 157% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨8,435 (48,172 ₦) | 42,055 ₦ | + 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨2,877 (16,430 ₦) | 4,541 ₦ | + 262% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨566 (3,232 ₦) | 3,331 ₦ | - 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨965 (5,512 ₦) | 1,421 ₦ | + 288% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨149,999 (856,635 ₦) | 298,218 ₦ | + 187% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨255 (1,456 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨5,305 (30,298 ₦) | 34,159 ₦ | - 11% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨637 (3,640 ₦) | 2,500 ₦ | + 46% | |
| TOTAL | - 19% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,002 prices entered by 226 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 07, 2025.
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Cost of living in Pakistan is 19% cheaper than in Nigeria
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