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Cost of living in Nigeria compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 42% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Nigeria is 42% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,397 ₦ (₨939) | ₨582 | + 61% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 2,148 ₦ (₨841) | ₨696 | + 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 954 ₦ (₨373) | ₨215 | + 74% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 880 ₦ (₨345) | ₨107 | + 221% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 576 ₦ (₨226) | ₨124 | + 82% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 662 ₦ (₨259) | ₨93 | + 178% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,200 ₦ (₨862) | ₨621 | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,163 ₦ (₨456) | ₨160 | + 186% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 817 ₦ (₨320) | ₨41 | + 685% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 292 ₦ (₨114) | ₨282 | - 60% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,249 ₦ (₨881) | ₨3,029 | - 71% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 365 ₦ (₨143) | ₨120 | + 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 361 ₦ (₨142) | ₨60 | + 137% | |
| Housing | + 68% | |||
| Housing in Nigeria is 68% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 376,450 ₦ (₨147,433) | ₨56,087 | + 163% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 272,128 ₦ (₨106,576) | ₨35,662 | + 199% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 28,603 ₦ (₨11,202) | ₨8,088 | + 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 239,407 ₦ (₨93,762) | ₨45,170 | + 108% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 127,038 ₦ (₨49,753) | ₨28,565 | + 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 13,154 ₦ (₨5,152) | ₨6,373 | - 19% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 6,965 ₦ (₨2,728) | ₨2,677 | + 2% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 106,872 ₦ (₨41,855) | ₨38,364 | + 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 33,227 ₦ (₨13,013) | ₨11,768 | + 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,496 ₦ (₨586) | ₨507 | + 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,092 ₦ (₨819) | ₨1,170 | - 30% | |
| Clothes | + 19% | |||
| Clothes in Nigeria is 19% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 7,326 ₦ (₨2,869) | ₨2,502 | + 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 11,477 ₦ (₨4,495) | ₨3,956 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 16,918 ₦ (₨6,626) | ₨6,582 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 28,327 ₦ (₨11,094) | ₨5,545 | + 100% | |
| Transportation | + 7% | |||
| Transportation in Nigeria is 7% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 5,020,720 ₦ (₨1,966,319) | ₨2,197,280 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 149 ₦ (₨58) | ₨94 | - 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,738 ₦ (₨3,814) | ₨2,657 | + 44% | |
| Personal Care | + 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Nigeria is 39% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,038 ₦ (₨798) | ₨253 | + 215% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,832 ₦ (₨717) | ₨800 | - 10% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 7,626 ₦ (₨2,987) | ₨2,280 | + 31% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 1,581 ₦ (₨619) | ₨524 | + 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,138 ₦ (₨446) | ₨279 | + 59% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,261 ₦ (₨494) | ₨341 | + 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 362 ₦ (₨142) | ₨160 | - 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 472 ₦ (₨185) | ₨103 | + 80% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,142 ₦ (₨839) | ₨510 | + 65% | |
| Entertainment | + 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Nigeria is 20% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 4,875 ₦ (₨1,909) | ₨1,501 | + 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,142 ₦ (₨1,231) | ₨1,147 | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 16,548 ₦ (₨6,481) | ₨4,052 | + 60% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,159 ₦ (₨5,937) | ₨3,180 | + 87% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,387 ₦ (₨935) | ₨1,351 | - 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,656 ₦ (₨648) | ₨474 | + 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 628 ₦ (₨246) | ₨556 | - 56% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 150,772 ₦ (₨59,048) | ₨58,419 | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 91 ₦ (₨36) | ₨29 | + 24% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 16,510 ₦ (₨6,466) | ₨3,980 | + 62% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 494 ₦ (₨193) | ₨305 | - 37% | |
| TOTAL | + 34% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 20, 2019.
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Cost of living in Nigeria is 34% more expensive than in Pakistan
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