Moving to Pakistan from Nigeria
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Nigeria to Pakistan — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Nigeria to Pakistan, you would find that Pakistan is 38.2% cheaper than Nigeria overall. A NGN100,000,000 salary in Nigeria would need to be roughly PKR12,900,000 in Pakistan to maintain the same lifestyle. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.
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How your spending power changes when you relocate from Nigeria to Pakistan.
What does your salary buy?
NGN100,000,000 → PKR12,900,000
To maintain the same standard of living in Pakistan
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Restaurants
pay 2.6% less
Groceries
pay 48.8% less
Transportation
pay 12.5% more
Housing
pay 60.6% less
Childcare
pay 72.3% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 21.8% more
Data: MyLifeElsewhere's crowdsourced cost of living database, with prices submitted and updated by users worldwide. Exchange rates are refreshed regularly from public sources.
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Key Indicator Comparison
How Nigeria and Pakistan stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Pakistan performs significantly better than Nigeria across all safety metrics.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Pakistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Nigeria leads in adult obesity rate.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Nigeria performs better than Pakistan across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
share of households with internet
Pakistan generally does better on infrastructure, though Nigeria leads in water stress level.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
the highest marginal rate on personal income
share of people below the poverty line
Pakistan generally does better on employment & economy, though Nigeria leads in unemployment rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
percentage of adults who can read and write
Pakistan generally does better on family life, though Nigeria leads in literacy rate.
Sources: World Bank (2021–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), Federal Inland Revenue Service, Nigeria (2016), Federal Board of Revenue, Government of Pakistan (2016). How we calculate this
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Abuja | Islamabad |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 97°/74°F (36°/23°C) | 69°/44°F (21°/7°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 91°/69°F (33°/21°C) | 95°/68°F (35°/20°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 85°/66°F (29°/19°C) | 94°/74°F (34°/23°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 93°/64°F (34°/18°C) | 78°/48°F (26°/9°C) |
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| Month | Abuja | Islamabad |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 94°/69°F (34.7°/20.4°C) | 64°/38°F (17.9°/3.2°C) |
| Feb | 98°/78°F (36.8°/25.5°C) | 68°/43°F (19.8°/6.0°C) |
| Mar | 98°/76°F (36.9°/24.3°C) | 76°/51°F (24.5°/10.7°C) |
| Apr | 96°/76°F (35.6°/24.7°C) | 87°/60°F (30.5°/15.8°C) |
| May | 91°/67°F (32.7°/19.5°C) | 97°/69°F (36.0°/20.7°C) |
| Jun | 87°/65°F (30.6°/18.3°C) | 101°/75°F (38.4°/23.8°C) |
| Jul | 84°/71°F (29.1°/21.9°C) | 96°/76°F (35.3°/24.4°C) |
| Aug | 84°/64°F (28.9°/17.7°C) | 93°/75°F (33.7°/23.8°C) |
| Sep | 86°/64°F (30.0°/17.5°C) | 93°/70°F (33.7°/21.1°C) |
| Oct | 90°/71°F (32.0°/21.4°C) | 88°/58°F (30.9°/14.5°C) |
| Nov | 94°/60°F (34.4°/15.7°C) | 79°/47°F (25.9°/8.3°C) |
| Dec | 94°/60°F (34.6°/15.5°C) | 68°/40°F (20.2°/4.3°C) |
Nigerian Meteorological AgencyVisitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Nigeria and Pakistan. To live, work, or study long-term in Pakistan, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Pakistan's immigration authority.
Nigeria passport holder visiting Pakistan
Visa Online (e-Visa)
Pakistan passport holder visiting Nigeria
Visa Online (e-Visa)Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in Pakistan than Nigeria?
Generally yes: Pakistan runs about 38% cheaper than Nigeria on average, though it depends heavily on the city.
How much money do I need to move to Pakistan?
A safe rule of thumb is 3 months of local expenses plus relocation costs. On a NGN100,000,000 comparable salary, that's around PKR3,225,000 in Pakistan for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Pakistan?
With 1.5 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Pakistan can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Nigeria and Pakistan.
Is Pakistan safe for expats?
Pakistan performs significantly better than Nigeria across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Pakistan is 4.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 15.8 in Nigeria.
How is healthcare in Pakistan compared to Nigeria?
Pakistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Nigeria leads in adult obesity rate. There are 11.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Pakistan, compared to 3.8 in Nigeria. Pakistan scores 45 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Nigeria: 38).
What's the weather like in Pakistan compared to Nigeria?
The average high temperature in Islamabad is 84°F, compared to 91°F in Abuja. Islamabad receives around 49.1 in of rainfall per year, while Abuja gets 48.1 in.
What language do they speak in Pakistan?
The official languages in Pakistan are English and Urdu. In Nigeria, the official language is English.
