Cost of living in Niger compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Niger is 21% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Niger | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | ₨519 | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | - | ₨742 | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | ₨215 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | ₨119 | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,000 Franc (₨622) | ₨168 | + 269% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | ₨102 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | ₨658 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,000 Franc (₨622) | ₨194 | + 220% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 500 Franc (₨155) | ₨51 | + 203% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,000 Franc (₨311) | ₨220 | + 41% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 10,000 Franc (₨3,108) | ₨2,141 | + 45% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | - | ₨170 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 200 Franc (₨62) | ₨77 | - 20% | |
| Housing | + 55% | |||
| Housing in Niger is 55% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Niger | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | ₨65,360 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | ₨44,450 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 300,000 Franc (₨93,241) | ₨14,918 | + 525% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 400,000 Franc (₨124,321) | ₨47,849 | + 160% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 250,000 Franc (₨77,701) | ₨35,800 | + 117% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 140,000 Franc (₨43,512) | ₨10,123 | + 330% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | ₨2,270 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | ₨53,975 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨18,356 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ₨851 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨797 | - | |
| Clothes | - 8% | |||
| Clothes in Niger is 8% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Niger | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 5,000 Franc (₨1,554) | ₨4,868 | - 68% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | ₨7,670 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨17,357 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ₨8,106 | - | |
| Transportation | + 3% | |||
| 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 | - | ₨5,697,890 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 600 Franc (₨186) | ₨146 | + 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨4,073 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Niger is 11% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Niger | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨237 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨572 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨1,768 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ₨1,267 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,500 Franc (₨777) | ₨575 | + 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,500 Franc (₨777) | ₨371 | + 110% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | ₨352 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | ₨116 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | ₨681 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 48% | |||
| Entertainment in Niger is 48% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Niger | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 15,000 Franc (₨4,662) | ₨2,016 | + 131% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 10,000 Franc (₨3,108) | ₨1,908 | + 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨2,708 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 25,000 Franc (₨7,770) | ₨4,907 | + 58% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 4,000 Franc (₨1,243) | ₨1,025 | + 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | ₨469 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ₨513 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨107,118 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 60 Franc (₨19) | ₨4.02 | + 364% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 30,000 Franc (₨9,324) | ₨4,729 | + 97% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | ₨237 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 27% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 922 prices entered by 314 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2022.
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Cost of living in Niger is 27% more expensive than in Pakistan
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