Cost of living in Nigeria compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 81% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Nigeria is 81% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Nigeria | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,666 ₦ (₨1,649) | ₨972 | + 70% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 3,057 ₦ (₨1,891) | ₨1,004 | + 88% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,497 ₦ (₨926) | ₨365 | + 153% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,447 ₦ (₨895) | ₨170 | + 426% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,082 ₦ (₨669) | ₨285 | + 135% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,151 ₦ (₨712) | ₨255 | + 179% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,257 ₦ (₨778) | ₨1,139 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,567 ₦ (₨969) | ₨290 | + 234% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,213 ₦ (₨751) | ₨117 | + 542% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 511 ₦ (₨316) | ₨549 | - 42% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,367 ₦ (₨2,083) | ₨2,784 | - 25% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 535 ₦ (₨331) | ₨289 | + 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 568 ₦ (₨352) | ₨191 | + 84% | |
| Housing | + 266% | |||
| Housing in Nigeria is 266% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Nigeria | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,087,280 ₦ (₨672,666) | ₨115,670 | + 482% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 480,899 ₦ (₨297,517) | ₨70,950 | + 319% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 50,320 ₦ (₨31,131) | ₨25,995 | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 441,651 ₦ (₨273,236) | ₨59,502 | + 359% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 270,421 ₦ (₨167,301) | ₨50,821 | + 229% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 80,318 ₦ (₨49,690) | ₨20,152 | + 147% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 17,872 ₦ (₨11,057) | ₨2,097 | + 427% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 97,009 ₦ (₨60,016) | ₨71,636 | - 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 56,399 ₦ (₨34,892) | ₨23,262 | + 50% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 6,433 ₦ (₨3,980) | ₨1,718 | + 132% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,500 ₦ (₨928) | ₨1,977 | - 53% | |
| Clothes | + 34% | |||
| Clothes in Nigeria is 34% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Nigeria | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 8,462 ₦ (₨5,235) | ₨3,426 | + 53% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 12,300 ₦ (₨7,610) | ₨6,254 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 28,695 ₦ (₨17,753) | ₨13,199 | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 29,497 ₦ (₨18,249) | ₨8,569 | + 113% | |
| Transportation | + 53% | |||
| Transportation in Nigeria is 53% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Nigeria | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 8,000,000 ₦ (₨4,949,351) | ₨4,456,060 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 256 ₦ (₨158) | ₨270 | - 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 19,283 ₦ (₨11,930) | ₨4,626 | + 158% | |
| Personal Care | + 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Nigeria is 12% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Nigeria | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 383 ₦ (₨237) | ₨1,015 | - 77% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,629 ₦ (₨1,008) | ₨1,391 | - 28% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 19,489 ₦ (₨12,057) | ₨3,667 | + 229% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,247 ₦ (₨1,390) | ₨521 | + 167% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 835 ₦ (₨517) | ₨922 | - 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,660 ₦ (₨1,027) | ₨736 | + 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 651 ₦ (₨402) | ₨249 | + 62% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 663 ₦ (₨410) | ₨242 | + 69% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,692 ₦ (₨1,047) | ₨860 | + 22% | |
| Entertainment | + 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Nigeria is 42% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Nigeria | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 8,546 ₦ (₨5,287) | ₨3,545 | + 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 6,169 ₦ (₨3,817) | ₨2,089 | + 83% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 8,826 ₦ (₨5,461) | ₨2,959 | + 85% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 17,024 ₦ (₨10,532) | ₨7,109 | + 48% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3,233 ₦ (₨2,000) | ₨880 | + 127% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,074 ₦ (₨664) | ₨669 | - 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 500 ₦ (₨309) | ₨745 | - 58% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 137,406 ₦ (₨85,009) | ₨119,622 | - 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 24 ₦ (₨15) | ₨3.79 | + 287% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 20,543 ₦ (₨12,710) | ₨3,764 | + 238% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 519 ₦ (₨321) | ₨415 | - 23% | |
| TOTAL | + 98% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 2,046 prices entered by 489 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 31, 2023.
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Cost of living in Nigeria is 98% more expensive than in Pakistan
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