Cost of living in Niger compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 45% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Niger is 45% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Niger | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | ₨972 | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | - | ₨1,004 | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,000 Franc (₨1,398) | ₨365 | + 283% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,000 Franc (₨932) | ₨170 | + 448% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,500 Franc (₨699) | ₨285 | + 146% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,000 Franc (₨466) | ₨255 | + 83% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | ₨1,139 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,000 Franc (₨932) | ₨290 | + 221% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,000 Franc (₨466) | ₨117 | + 298% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,000 Franc (₨466) | ₨549 | - 15% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 10,000 Franc (₨4,661) | ₨2,784 | + 67% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 500 Franc (₨233) | ₨289 | - 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 500 Franc (₨233) | ₨191 | + 22% | |
| Housing | + 39% | |||
| Housing in Niger is 39% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Niger | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | ₨115,670 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | ₨70,950 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 300,000 Franc (₨139,827) | ₨25,995 | + 438% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 400,000 Franc (₨186,436) | ₨59,502 | + 213% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 250,000 Franc (₨116,522) | ₨50,821 | + 129% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 140,000 Franc (₨65,253) | ₨20,152 | + 224% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | ₨2,097 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | ₨71,636 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨23,262 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ₨1,718 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨1,977 | - | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in Niger is about the same as in Pakistan | ||||
| Niger | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 5,000 Franc (₨2,330) | ₨3,426 | - 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | ₨6,254 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨13,199 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ₨8,569 | - | |
| Transportation | + 1% | |||
| Transportation in Niger is about the same as in Pakistan | ||||
| Niger | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨4,456,060 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 600 Franc (₨280) | ₨270 | + 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨4,626 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Niger is 8% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Niger | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨1,015 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨1,391 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨3,667 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ₨521 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,500 Franc (₨1,165) | ₨922 | + 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,500 Franc (₨1,165) | ₨736 | + 58% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | ₨249 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | ₨242 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | ₨860 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 55% | |||
| Entertainment in Niger is 55% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Niger | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 15,000 Franc (₨6,991) | ₨3,545 | + 97% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 10,000 Franc (₨4,661) | ₨2,089 | + 123% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨2,959 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 25,000 Franc (₨11,652) | ₨7,109 | + 64% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 4,000 Franc (₨1,864) | ₨880 | + 112% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | ₨669 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ₨745 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨119,622 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 60 Franc (₨28) | ₨3.79 | + 637% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 30,000 Franc (₨13,983) | ₨3,764 | + 272% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | ₨415 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 28% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,768 prices entered by 445 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 28, 2023.
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Cost of living in Niger is 28% more expensive than in Pakistan
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