Cost of living in Niger compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 52% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Niger is 52% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Niger | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | ₨916 | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | - | ₨1,082 | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,000 Franc (₨1,442) | ₨533 | + 170% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,000 Franc (₨962) | ₨230 | + 318% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,500 Franc (₨721) | ₨315 | + 129% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,000 Franc (₨481) | ₨170 | + 183% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | ₨836 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,000 Franc (₨962) | ₨289 | + 233% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,000 Franc (₨481) | ₨114 | + 321% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,000 Franc (₨481) | ₨391 | + 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 10,000 Franc (₨4,808) | ₨2,739 | + 76% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 500 Franc (₨240) | ₨216 | + 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 500 Franc (₨240) | ₨144 | + 67% | |
| Housing | + 44% | |||
| Housing in Niger is 44% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Niger | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | ₨137,741 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | ₨58,708 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 300,000 Franc (₨144,240) | ₨21,580 | + 568% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 400,000 Franc (₨192,320) | ₨75,090 | + 156% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 250,000 Franc (₨120,200) | ₨35,699 | + 237% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 140,000 Franc (₨67,312) | ₨17,044 | + 295% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | ₨2,308 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | ₨58,431 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨29,384 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ₨1,281 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨625 | - | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Niger is 4% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Niger | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 5,000 Franc (₨2,404) | ₨4,832 | - 50% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | ₨9,004 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨13,089 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ₨13,255 | - | |
| 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 | - | ₨2,800,000 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 600 Franc (₨288) | ₨272 | + 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨4,030 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Niger is 16% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Niger | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨230 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨838 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨3,307 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ₨1,222 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,500 Franc (₨1,202) | ₨649 | + 85% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,500 Franc (₨1,202) | ₨557 | + 116% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | ₨396 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | ₨217 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | ₨495 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Niger is 39% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Niger | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 15,000 Franc (₨7,212) | ₨3,859 | + 87% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 10,000 Franc (₨4,808) | ₨1,827 | + 163% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨6,844 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 25,000 Franc (₨12,020) | ₨8,435 | + 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 4,000 Franc (₨1,923) | ₨2,877 | - 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | ₨566 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ₨965 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨149,999 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 60 Franc (₨29) | ₨255 | - 89% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 30,000 Franc (₨14,424) | ₨5,226 | + 176% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | ₨637 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 8% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 771 prices entered by 193 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 15, 2025.
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Cost of living in Niger is 8% more expensive than in Pakistan
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