Moving from Pakistan
Pakistan vs 
Nigeria
Photo: Aerial view of Victoria Island, Lagos · Ayorinde Ogundele, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
To live as well as on Rs 100,000 a month in Pakistan, you would need about
NGN 437,990 a month in Nigeria (US$325)
Everyday prices in Nigeria are about 0.9× Pakistan's.
| In Pakistan | Equivalent in Nigeria |
|---|---|
| Rs 50,000 | NGN 218,990 (US$163) |
| Rs 100,000 | NGN 437,990 (US$325) |
| Rs 200,000 | NGN 875,980 (US$651) |
| Rs 400,000 | NGN 1,751,950 (US$1,300) |
Try your own amount in the cost of living calculator → National averages: rents in the biggest cities are usually higher.
Side by side
| Pakistan | Nigeria | |
|---|---|---|
| Coldest / warmest month (main city) | 20° / 31°C (Karachi) | 25° / 28°C (Lagos) |
| Everyday prices (US = 100) | 23 | 21 |
| Income per person a year (PPP $) | 6,600 | 9,500 |
| Unemployment | 5.4% | 3.1% |
| Homicides per 100,000 | 4.3 | 15.7 |
| Political stability (-2.5 to 2.5) | -1.95 | -1.74 |
| Life expectancy | 67.8 years | 54.6 years |
| Fine-particle pollution (µg/m³) | 58 | 66 |
| Languages (editorial) | Urdu, English, regional languages | English, Hausa, Yoruba, Igbo |
Green marks where Nigeria does better than Pakistan on that measure. Sources and years are on the country page.
Language and daily life
Africa's most populous country, with Lagos as a vast commercial city, a large creative industry and a hot tropical climate. Editorial
English is an official language, so English-speaking Pakistanis can work and study without learning a new language.
Visas for Pakistanis
- Visiting: Pakistani passport holders need an e-visa (up to 30 days). All visa-free countries.
- Living there: you need a residence route (work, study, family or investment). Rules change often; check the official site: immigration.gov.ng.
Questions
How much money do I need in Nigeria compared with Pakistan?
To live as well as on Rs 100,000 a month in Pakistan, you would need about NGN 437,990 a month in Nigeria (about US$330), based on World Bank price levels and today's exchange rate. Everyday prices in Nigeria are about 0.9 times those in Pakistan.
Is Nigeria safer than Pakistan?
Nigeria records 15.7 intentional homicides per 100,000 people a year, against 4.3 in Pakistan (UNODC via the World Bank). Political stability scores are -1.74 and -1.95 respectively.
Can Pakistanis move to Nigeria?
It depends on the route: work, study, family or investment, each with its own rules. Start with the official immigration website (immigration.gov.ng). For a short visit, Pakistani passport holders currently need evisa (up to 30 days).
Figures from the World Bank (CC BY 4.0) and NASA POWER, with today's exchange rates. National averages hide differences between cities. Not immigration advice.