Cost of living in Pakistan compared to Nigeria
Currency:
Food | + 45% | |||
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Food in Pakistan is 45% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
Pakistan | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨853 (4,926 ₦) | 3,378 ₦ | + 46% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨1,049 (6,060 ₦) | 4,062 ₦ | + 49% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨492 (2,843 ₦) | 2,111 ₦ | + 35% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨185 (1,071 ₦) | 1,475 ₦ | - 27% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨314 (1,817 ₦) | 1,418 ₦ | + 28% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨168 (970 ₦) | 1,156 ₦ | - 16% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨1,416 (8,183 ₦) | 5,338 ₦ | + 53% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨317 (1,831 ₦) | 2,391 ₦ | - 23% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨97 (559 ₦) | 1,674 ₦ | - 67% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨506 (2,924 ₦) | 633 ₦ | + 362% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨2,654 (15,332 ₦) | 5,146 ₦ | + 198% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₨204 (1,176 ₦) | 944 ₦ | + 25% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨193 (1,113 ₦) | 821 ₦ | + 36% | |
Housing | + 15% | |||
Housing in Pakistan is 15% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
Pakistan | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨152,835 (882,960 ₦) | 500,378 ₦ | + 76% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨91,231 (527,060 ₦) | 415,556 ₦ | + 27% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨33,939 (196,071 ₦) | 75,393 ₦ | + 160% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨75,769 (437,731 ₦) | 576,355 ₦ | - 24% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨53,656 (309,982 ₦) | 422,304 ₦ | - 27% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨20,047 (115,816 ₦) | 83,180 ₦ | + 39% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨2,152 (12,430 ₦) | 22,277 ₦ | - 44% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₨60,264 (348,160 ₦) | 211,206 ₦ | + 65% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨26,966 (155,789 ₦) | 81,049 ₦ | + 92% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨1,409 (8,138 ₦) | 3,530 ₦ | + 131% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨2,151 (12,428 ₦) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 97% | |||
Clothes in Pakistan is 97% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
Pakistan | Nigeria | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨4,450 (25,709 ₦) | 10,187 ₦ | + 152% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨8,668 (50,079 ₦) | 25,289 ₦ | + 98% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨18,609 (107,510 ₦) | 32,870 ₦ | + 227% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨7,339 (42,400 ₦) | 64,433 ₦ | - 34% | |
Transportation | + 32% | |||
Transportation in Pakistan is 32% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
Pakistan | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨4,426,660 (25,573,753 ₦) | 4,402,940 ₦ | + 481% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨277 (1,598 ₦) | 627 ₦ | + 155% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨3,424 (19,779 ₦) | 28,552 ₦ | - 31% | |
Personal Care | + 47% | |||
Personal Care in Pakistan is 47% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
Pakistan | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨606 (3,499 ₦) | 1,328 ₦ | + 163% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨998 (5,768 ₦) | 6,789 ₦ | - 15% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨2,526 (14,594 ₦) | 16,919 ₦ | - 14% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨851 (4,914 ₦) | 2,283 ₦ | + 115% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨669 (3,867 ₦) | 2,813 ₦ | + 38% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨526 (3,041 ₦) | 1,818 ₦ | + 67% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨209 (1,205 ₦) | 541 ₦ | + 123% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨282 (1,631 ₦) | 773 ₦ | + 111% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨2,238 (12,927 ₦) | 2,222 ₦ | + 482% | |
Entertainment | + 59% | |||
Entertainment in Pakistan is 59% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
Pakistan | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨3,608 (20,846 ₦) | 11,241 ₦ | + 85% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨1,829 (10,567 ₦) | 7,881 ₦ | + 34% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨5,580 (32,240 ₦) | 20,000 ₦ | + 61% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨6,757 (39,038 ₦) | 33,366 ₦ | + 17% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨2,441 (14,101 ₦) | 15,778 ₦ | - 11% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨794 (4,588 ₦) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨706 (4,080 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | + 308% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨72,434 (418,467 ₦) | 49,403 ₦ | + 747% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨3.61 (21 ₦) | 12 ₦ | + 74% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨2,832 (16,360 ₦) | 13,432 ₦ | + 22% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨441 (2,546 ₦) | 2,214 ₦ | + 15% | |
TOTAL | + 35% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,794 prices entered by 493 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Pakistan is 35% more expensive than in Nigeria
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