Cost of living in Nigeria compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 63% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Nigeria is 63% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,296 ₦ (₨855) | ₨409 | + 109% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,790 ₦ (₨1,039) | ₨664 | + 57% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,085 ₦ (₨404) | ₨270 | + 50% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 675 ₦ (₨252) | ₨115 | + 120% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 827 ₦ (₨308) | ₨152 | + 102% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 635 ₦ (₨237) | ₨86 | + 175% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,064 ₦ (₨1,142) | ₨705 | + 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,084 ₦ (₨404) | ₨149 | + 171% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,099 ₦ (₨409) | ₨54 | + 665% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 549 ₦ (₨204) | ₨259 | - 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,934 ₦ (₨1,093) | ₨1,613 | - 32% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 366 ₦ (₨136) | ₨129 | + 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 394 ₦ (₨147) | ₨82 | + 80% | |
| Housing | + 87% | |||
| Housing in Nigeria is 87% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 544,026 ₦ (₨202,680) | ₨59,133 | + 243% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 196,901 ₦ (₨73,357) | ₨34,803 | + 111% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 34,981 ₦ (₨13,032) | ₨10,816 | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 128,374 ₦ (₨47,827) | ₨44,394 | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 191,228 ₦ (₨71,243) | ₨29,973 | + 138% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 33,513 ₦ (₨12,485) | ₨9,791 | + 28% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 11,792 ₦ (₨4,393) | ₨2,396 | + 83% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 116,113 ₦ (₨43,259) | ₨45,377 | - 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 40,012 ₦ (₨14,907) | ₨17,434 | - 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,645 ₦ (₨613) | ₨644 | - 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,000 ₦ (₨373) | ₨580 | - 36% | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in Nigeria is about the same as in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 7,775 ₦ (₨2,897) | ₨2,793 | + 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 14,243 ₦ (₨5,306) | ₨4,939 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 15,717 ₦ (₨5,855) | ₨8,915 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 15,582 ₦ (₨5,805) | ₨5,901 | - 2% | |
| Transportation | + 39% | |||
| Transportation in Nigeria is 39% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 8,553,290 ₦ (₨3,186,581) | ₨2,677,660 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 157 ₦ (₨59) | ₨106 | - 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 12,922 ₦ (₨4,814) | ₨1,966 | + 145% | |
| Personal Care | + 76% | |||
| Personal Care in Nigeria is 76% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,873 ₦ (₨698) | ₨250 | + 179% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,886 ₦ (₨1,448) | ₨778 | + 86% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 21,360 ₦ (₨7,958) | ₨1,865 | + 327% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,776 ₦ (₨661) | ₨577 | + 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,014 ₦ (₨378) | ₨370 | + 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,171 ₦ (₨809) | ₨526 | + 54% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 671 ₦ (₨250) | ₨185 | + 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 649 ₦ (₨242) | ₨156 | + 55% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,351 ₦ (₨876) | ₨515 | + 70% | |
| Entertainment | + 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Nigeria is 20% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 9,428 ₦ (₨3,513) | ₨2,013 | + 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 4,368 ₦ (₨1,627) | ₨1,512 | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 18,463 ₦ (₨6,878) | ₨2,928 | + 135% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 21,062 ₦ (₨7,847) | ₨3,842 | + 104% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,330 ₦ (₨868) | ₨1,548 | - 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,500 ₦ (₨931) | ₨492 | + 89% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 700 ₦ (₨261) | ₨457 | - 43% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 178,695 ₦ (₨66,574) | ₨75,858 | - 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 108 ₦ (₨40) | ₨41 | - 3% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 15,945 ₦ (₨5,940) | ₨3,814 | + 56% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 632 ₦ (₨235) | ₨282 | - 17% | |
| TOTAL | + 52% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,131 prices entered by 469 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 10, 2021.
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Cost of living in Nigeria is 52% more expensive than in Pakistan
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