- Cost of Living
- Nigeria
- Pakistan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Nigeria compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 52% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Nigeria is 52% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,357 ₦ (₨898) | ₨559 | + 61% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 2,044 ₦ (₨779) | ₨610 | + 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 969 ₦ (₨369) | ₨222 | + 67% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 891 ₦ (₨340) | ₨108 | + 213% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 572 ₦ (₨218) | ₨121 | + 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 634 ₦ (₨242) | ₨80 | + 202% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,069 ₦ (₨789) | ₨439 | + 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,160 ₦ (₨442) | ₨154 | + 188% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 918 ₦ (₨350) | ₨40 | + 784% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 334 ₦ (₨127) | ₨293 | - 57% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,452 ₦ (₨935) | ₨2,141 | - 56% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 361 ₦ (₨138) | ₨117 | + 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 370 ₦ (₨141) | ₨56 | + 153% | |
| Housing | + 63% | |||
| Housing in Nigeria is 63% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 360,261 ₦ (₨137,325) | ₨57,192 | + 140% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 246,799 ₦ (₨94,075) | ₨36,148 | + 160% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 29,156 ₦ (₨11,114) | ₨8,238 | + 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 229,782 ₦ (₨87,589) | ₨44,615 | + 96% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 119,786 ₦ (₨45,660) | ₨25,516 | + 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 16,128 ₦ (₨6,148) | ₨6,795 | - 10% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 6,649 ₦ (₨2,534) | ₨2,646 | - 4% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 116,626 ₦ (₨44,456) | ₨39,967 | + 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 35,316 ₦ (₨13,462) | ₨11,006 | + 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,101 ₦ (₨420) | ₨499 | - 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,488 ₦ (₨567) | ₨939 | - 40% | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in Nigeria is 6% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 6,787 ₦ (₨2,587) | ₨2,600 | - 0% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 10,295 ₦ (₨3,924) | ₨4,026 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 16,193 ₦ (₨6,173) | ₨6,156 | + 0% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 27,800 ₦ (₨10,597) | ₨5,351 | + 98% | |
| Transportation | + 21% | |||
| Transportation in Nigeria is 21% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 5,470,950 ₦ (₨2,085,424) | ₨1,833,160 | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 152 ₦ (₨58) | ₨90 | - 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 10,211 ₦ (₨3,892) | ₨2,481 | + 57% | |
| Personal Care | + 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Nigeria is 40% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,599 ₦ (₨609) | ₨227 | + 168% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,933 ₦ (₨737) | ₨652 | + 13% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 7,666 ₦ (₨2,922) | ₨2,133 | + 37% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 1,414 ₦ (₨539) | ₨444 | + 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,031 ₦ (₨393) | ₨275 | + 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,441 ₦ (₨549) | ₨340 | + 62% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 407 ₦ (₨155) | ₨142 | + 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 464 ₦ (₨177) | ₨109 | + 63% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,608 ₦ (₨613) | ₨637 | - 4% | |
| Entertainment | + 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Nigeria is 17% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 5,634 ₦ (₨2,148) | ₨1,494 | + 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,362 ₦ (₨1,282) | ₨1,128 | + 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 17,434 ₦ (₨6,645) | ₨3,688 | + 80% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,322 ₦ (₨5,840) | ₨3,101 | + 88% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,654 ₦ (₨1,012) | ₨526 | + 92% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,457 ₦ (₨555) | ₨392 | + 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 565 ₦ (₨215) | ₨548 | - 61% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 186,359 ₦ (₨71,037) | ₨54,726 | + 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 43 ₦ (₨16) | ₨26 | - 38% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 14,882 ₦ (₨5,673) | ₨4,025 | + 41% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 461 ₦ (₨176) | ₨185 | - 5% | |
| TOTAL | + 37% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 09, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 5,758 prices entered by 656 different people.
Cost of living in Nigeria is 37% more expensive than in Pakistan
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