Moving to Nigeria from Pakistan
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Pakistan to Nigeria — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Pakistan to Nigeria, you would find that Nigeria is 2.4 times more expensive than Pakistan overall. A PKR20,828,685 salary in Pakistan would need to be roughly NGN194,866,532 in Nigeria to maintain the same lifestyle. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.
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What to expect for your wallet after moving from Pakistan to Nigeria.
What does your salary buy?
PKR20,828,685 → NGN194,866,532
To maintain the same standard of living in Nigeria
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Restaurants
pay 25.7% more
Groceries
pay 3.0 times more
Transportation
pay 2.3 times more
Housing
pay 5.4 times more
Childcare
pay 88.8% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 37.3% 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
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Pakistan to Nigeria.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Pakistan performs 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 suicide rate.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Nigeria performs significantly 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.
Data: Federal Board of Revenue, Government of Pakistan, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Islamabad | Abuja |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 69°/44°F (21°/7°C) | 97°/74°F (36°/23°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 95°/68°F (35°/20°C) | 91°/69°F (33°/21°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 94°/74°F (34°/23°C) | 85°/66°F (29°/19°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 78°/48°F (26°/9°C) | 93°/64°F (34°/18°C) |
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| Month | Islamabad | Abuja |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 64°/38°F (17.9°/3.2°C) | 94°/69°F (34.7°/20.4°C) |
| Feb | 68°/43°F (19.8°/6.0°C) | 98°/78°F (36.8°/25.5°C) |
| Mar | 76°/51°F (24.5°/10.7°C) | 98°/76°F (36.9°/24.3°C) |
| Apr | 87°/60°F (30.5°/15.8°C) | 96°/76°F (35.6°/24.7°C) |
| May | 97°/69°F (36.0°/20.7°C) | 91°/67°F (32.7°/19.5°C) |
| Jun | 101°/75°F (38.4°/23.8°C) | 87°/65°F (30.6°/18.3°C) |
| Jul | 96°/76°F (35.3°/24.4°C) | 84°/71°F (29.1°/21.9°C) |
| Aug | 93°/75°F (33.7°/23.8°C) | 84°/64°F (28.9°/17.7°C) |
| Sep | 93°/70°F (33.7°/21.1°C) | 86°/64°F (30.0°/17.5°C) |
| Oct | 88°/58°F (30.9°/14.5°C) | 90°/71°F (32.0°/21.4°C) |
| Nov | 79°/47°F (25.9°/8.3°C) | 94°/60°F (34.4°/15.7°C) |
| Dec | 68°/40°F (20.2°/4.3°C) | 94°/60°F (34.6°/15.5°C) |
Nigerian Meteorological AgencyVisitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Pakistan and Nigeria. To live, work, or study long-term in Nigeria, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Nigeria's immigration authority.
Pakistan passport holder visiting Nigeria
Visa Online (e-Visa)
Nigeria passport holder visiting Pakistan
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 Nigeria than Pakistan?
No — Nigeria is on average about 89% more expensive than Pakistan. City-level variation matters.
How much money do I need to move to Nigeria?
Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly NGN48,716,633 in Nigeria on a PKR20,828,685 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees).
Can I work remotely from Nigeria?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Nigeria has 0.0 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.
Is Nigeria safe for expats?
Pakistan performs better than Nigeria across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Nigeria is 21.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.2 in Pakistan.
How is healthcare in Nigeria compared to Pakistan?
Pakistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Nigeria leads in suicide rate. There are 3.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Nigeria, compared to 10.8 in Pakistan. Nigeria scores 38 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Pakistan: 45).
What's the weather like in Nigeria compared to Pakistan?
The average high temperature in Abuja is 91°F, compared to 84°F in Islamabad. Abuja receives around 48.1 in of rainfall per year, while Islamabad gets 49.1 in.
What language do they speak in Nigeria?
The official language in Nigeria is English. In Pakistan, the official languages are English and Urdu.
