Cost of living in Nigeria compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 38% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Nigeria is 38% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,860 ₦ (₨768) | ₨583 | + 32% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,680 ₦ (₨694) | ₨649 | + 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 861 ₦ (₨355) | ₨256 | + 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 749 ₦ (₨309) | ₨109 | + 183% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 580 ₦ (₨239) | ₨121 | + 98% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 653 ₦ (₨270) | ₨98 | + 176% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,870 ₦ (₨772) | ₨536 | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,110 ₦ (₨458) | ₨178 | + 157% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 585 ₦ (₨241) | ₨45 | + 440% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 324 ₦ (₨134) | ₨344 | - 61% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,970 ₦ (₨1,226) | ₨1,632 | - 25% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 334 ₦ (₨138) | ₨127 | + 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 361 ₦ (₨149) | ₨56 | + 166% | |
| Housing | + 80% | |||
| Housing in Nigeria is 80% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 441,012 ₦ (₨182,054) | ₨58,293 | + 212% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 261,408 ₦ (₨107,912) | ₨35,398 | + 205% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 20,149 ₦ (₨8,318) | ₨9,565 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 222,496 ₦ (₨91,848) | ₨53,417 | + 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 217,542 ₦ (₨89,803) | ₨31,286 | + 187% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 10,810 ₦ (₨4,462) | ₨7,857 | - 43% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 7,298 ₦ (₨3,013) | ₨2,550 | + 18% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 62,156 ₦ (₨25,659) | ₨40,341 | - 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 29,341 ₦ (₨12,112) | ₨12,473 | - 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 999 ₦ (₨413) | ₨615 | - 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,000 ₦ (₨413) | ₨649 | - 36% | |
| Clothes | + 7% | |||
| Clothes in Nigeria is 7% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 5,049 ₦ (₨2,084) | ₨2,386 | - 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 10,356 ₦ (₨4,275) | ₨3,745 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 10,731 ₦ (₨4,430) | ₨6,430 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 15,987 ₦ (₨6,599) | ₨5,127 | + 29% | |
| Transportation | + 14% | |||
| Transportation in Nigeria is 14% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,324,530 ₦ (₨959,588) | ₨2,319,940 | - 59% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 146 ₦ (₨60) | ₨114 | - 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 13,522 ₦ (₨5,582) | ₨2,310 | + 142% | |
| 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) | 748 ₦ (₨309) | ₨243 | + 27% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,995 ₦ (₨2,062) | ₨421 | + 390% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 6,486 ₦ (₨2,678) | ₨1,378 | + 94% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,123 ₦ (₨464) | ₨500 | - 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 764 ₦ (₨316) | ₨332 | - 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 930 ₦ (₨384) | ₨323 | + 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 311 ₦ (₨128) | ₨205 | - 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 396 ₦ (₨164) | ₨148 | + 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,354 ₦ (₨972) | ₨441 | + 120% | |
| Entertainment | + 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Nigeria is 35% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 4,367 ₦ (₨1,803) | ₨1,542 | + 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,670 ₦ (₨1,515) | ₨1,247 | + 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 10,334 ₦ (₨4,266) | ₨3,289 | + 30% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 26,560 ₦ (₨10,964) | ₨3,630 | + 202% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,914 ₦ (₨1,203) | ₨792 | + 52% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,230 ₦ (₨508) | ₨365 | + 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 366 ₦ (₨151) | ₨465 | - 67% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 70,572 ₦ (₨29,133) | ₨46,753 | - 38% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 20 ₦ (₨8) | ₨4.30 | + 94% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 13,946 ₦ (₨5,757) | ₨4,020 | + 43% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 454 ₦ (₨187) | ₨215 | - 13% | |
| TOTAL | + 43% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 4,079 prices entered by 548 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 26, 2020.
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Cost of living in Nigeria is 43% more expensive than in Pakistan
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