Cost of living in Nigeria compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 149% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Nigeria is 149% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Nigeria | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,461 ₦ (₨1,614) | ₨519 | + 211% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 3,494 ₦ (₨1,630) | ₨742 | + 120% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,266 ₦ (₨590) | ₨215 | + 175% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,051 ₦ (₨490) | ₨119 | + 311% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 808 ₦ (₨377) | ₨168 | + 124% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 989 ₦ (₨461) | ₨102 | + 354% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5,019 ₦ (₨2,341) | ₨658 | + 255% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,236 ₦ (₨576) | ₨194 | + 196% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,012 ₦ (₨472) | ₨51 | + 818% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 367 ₦ (₨171) | ₨220 | - 22% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 4,640 ₦ (₨2,164) | ₨2,141 | + 1% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 659 ₦ (₨307) | ₨170 | + 81% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 528 ₦ (₨246) | ₨77 | + 219% | |
| Housing | + 163% | |||
| Housing in Nigeria is 163% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Nigeria | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 600,977 ₦ (₨280,263) | ₨65,360 | + 329% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 344,756 ₦ (₨160,775) | ₨44,450 | + 262% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 21,473 ₦ (₨10,014) | ₨14,918 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 319,785 ₦ (₨149,130) | ₨47,849 | + 212% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 184,708 ₦ (₨86,138) | ₨35,800 | + 141% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 7,649 ₦ (₨3,567) | ₨10,123 | - 65% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 17,828 ₦ (₨8,314) | ₨2,270 | + 266% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 105,832 ₦ (₨49,354) | ₨53,975 | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 74,342 ₦ (₨34,669) | ₨18,356 | + 89% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,818 ₦ (₨848) | ₨851 | - 0% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨797 | - | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in Nigeria is about the same as in Pakistan | ||||
| Nigeria | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 9,511 ₦ (₨4,436) | ₨4,868 | - 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 14,349 ₦ (₨6,692) | ₨7,670 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 46,330 ₦ (₨21,606) | ₨17,357 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 37,979 ₦ (₨17,711) | ₨8,106 | + 118% | |
| Transportation | - 23% | |||
| Transportation in Nigeria is 23% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Nigeria | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 7,857,240 ₦ (₨3,664,189) | ₨5,697,890 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 182 ₦ (₨85) | ₨146 | - 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 8,326 ₦ (₨3,883) | ₨4,073 | - 5% | |
| Personal Care | + 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Nigeria is 23% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Nigeria | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 526 ₦ (₨245) | ₨237 | + 3% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,787 ₦ (₨833) | ₨572 | + 46% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 15,152 ₦ (₨7,066) | ₨1,768 | + 300% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,295 ₦ (₨604) | ₨1,267 | - 52% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,096 ₦ (₨511) | ₨575 | - 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,223 ₦ (₨571) | ₨371 | + 54% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 604 ₦ (₨282) | ₨352 | - 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 529 ₦ (₨247) | ₨116 | + 112% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,631 ₦ (₨761) | ₨681 | + 12% | |
| Entertainment | + 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Nigeria is 14% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Nigeria | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 5,323 ₦ (₨2,482) | ₨2,016 | + 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,345 ₦ (₨2,493) | ₨1,908 | + 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 19,661 ₦ (₨9,169) | ₨2,708 | + 239% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 9,858 ₦ (₨4,597) | ₨4,907 | - 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 970 ₦ (₨453) | ₨1,025 | - 56% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 596 ₦ (₨278) | ₨469 | - 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 579 ₦ (₨270) | ₨513 | - 47% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 182,671 ₦ (₨85,188) | ₨107,118 | - 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25 ₦ (₨11) | ₨4.02 | + 186% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 20,152 ₦ (₨9,398) | ₨4,729 | + 99% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 501 ₦ (₨233) | ₨237 | - 2% | |
| TOTAL | + 55% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,198 prices entered by 357 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2022.
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Cost of living in Nigeria is 55% more expensive than in Pakistan
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