Cost of living in Nigeria compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Nigeria is 7% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Nigeria | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 6,197 ₦ (₨1,092) | ₨916 | + 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 4,250 ₦ (₨749) | ₨1,082 | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,207 ₦ (₨565) | ₨533 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,143 ₦ (₨201) | ₨230 | - 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,479 ₦ (₨437) | ₨315 | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,495 ₦ (₨263) | ₨170 | + 55% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5,933 ₦ (₨1,045) | ₨836 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3,488 ₦ (₨614) | ₨289 | + 113% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2,733 ₦ (₨481) | ₨114 | + 322% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,037 ₦ (₨183) | ₨391 | - 53% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 9,593 ₦ (₨1,690) | ₨2,739 | - 38% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,084 ₦ (₨191) | ₨216 | - 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,323 ₦ (₨233) | ₨144 | + 62% | |
| Housing | + 133% | |||
| Housing in Nigeria is 133% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Nigeria | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,222,680 ₦ (₨391,528) | ₨137,741 | + 184% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,328,290 ₦ (₨233,980) | ₨58,708 | + 299% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 153,894 ₦ (₨27,109) | ₨21,580 | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 844,148 ₦ (₨148,698) | ₨75,090 | + 98% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 754,176 ₦ (₨132,849) | ₨35,699 | + 272% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 240,561 ₦ (₨42,375) | ₨17,044 | + 149% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 28,675 ₦ (₨5,051) | ₨2,308 | + 119% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 387,079 ₦ (₨68,184) | ₨58,431 | + 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 126,450 ₦ (₨22,274) | ₨29,384 | - 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,193 ₦ (₨386) | ₨1,281 | - 70% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,985 ₦ (₨526) | ₨625 | - 16% | |
| Clothes | - 56% | |||
| Clothes in Nigeria is 56% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Nigeria | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 17,024 ₦ (₨2,999) | ₨4,832 | - 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 15,682 ₦ (₨2,762) | ₨9,004 | - 69% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 45,968 ₦ (₨8,097) | ₨13,089 | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 50,000 ₦ (₨8,808) | ₨13,255 | - 34% | |
| Transportation | - 2% | |||
| Transportation in Nigeria is about the same as in Pakistan | ||||
| Nigeria | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 5,000,000 ₦ (₨880,756) | ₨2,800,000 | - 69% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,034 ₦ (₨182) | ₨272 | - 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 34,491 ₦ (₨6,076) | ₨4,030 | + 51% | |
| Personal Care | - 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Nigeria is 14% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Nigeria | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 4,044 ₦ (₨712) | ₨230 | + 210% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,768 ₦ (₨311) | ₨838 | - 63% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 17,619 ₦ (₨3,104) | ₨3,307 | - 6% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 4,474 ₦ (₨788) | ₨1,222 | - 36% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,749 ₦ (₨308) | ₨649 | - 53% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,834 ₦ (₨675) | ₨557 | + 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,923 ₦ (₨515) | ₨396 | + 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,338 ₦ (₨236) | ₨217 | + 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,631 ₦ (₨640) | ₨495 | + 29% | |
| Entertainment | - 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Nigeria is 14% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Nigeria | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 43,872 ₦ (₨7,728) | ₨3,859 | + 100% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 11,069 ₦ (₨1,950) | ₨1,827 | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 15,224 ₦ (₨2,682) | ₨6,844 | - 61% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 42,055 ₦ (₨7,408) | ₨8,435 | - 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 4,541 ₦ (₨800) | ₨2,877 | - 72% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,331 ₦ (₨587) | ₨566 | + 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,421 ₦ (₨250) | ₨965 | - 74% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 298,218 ₦ (₨52,531) | ₨149,999 | - 65% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨255 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 34,159 ₦ (₨6,017) | ₨5,226 | + 15% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,500 ₦ (₨440) | ₨637 | - 31% | |
| TOTAL | + 23% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 979 prices entered by 221 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 15, 2025.
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Cost of living in Nigeria is 23% more expensive than in Pakistan
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