- Cost of Living
- Pakistan
- India
- Chakwal
- Ahmedabad
- Comparison
Cost of living in Chakwal, Pakistan compared to Ahmedabad, India
Currency:
| Food | - 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Chakwal (Pakistan) is 14% cheaper than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨500 (₨268) | ₨221 | + 21% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨560 (₨300) | ₨228 | + 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨251 (₨135) | ₨179 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨115 (₨62) | ₨55 | + 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨124 (₨66) | ₨82 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨50 (₨27) | ₨39 | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨200 (₨107) | ₨238 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨91 (₨49) | ₨112 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨35 (₨19) | ₨20 | - 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨250 (₨134) | ₨172 | - 22% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨300 (₨161) | ₨571 | - 72% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨148 (₨79) | ₨78 | + 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨53 (₨28) | ₨35 | - 20% | |
| Housing | + 13% | |||
| Housing in Chakwal (Pakistan) is 13% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | - | ₨22,881 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | ₨15,456 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | ₨4,475 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨40,000 (₨21,434) | ₨16,665 | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨30,000 (₨16,076) | ₨13,704 | + 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨3,000 (₨1,608) | ₨2,683 | - 40% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨2,000 (₨1,072) | ₨612 | + 75% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨55,000 (₨29,472) | ₨25,488 | + 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨9,500 (₨5,091) | ₨8,522 | - 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨1,000 (₨536) | ₨335 | + 60% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨2,000 (₨1,072) | ₨371 | + 189% | |
| Clothes | - 79% | |||
| Clothes in Chakwal (Pakistan) is 79% cheaper than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨1,500 (₨804) | ₨2,538 | - 68% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨800 (₨429) | ₨3,224 | - 87% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,000 (₨2,143) | ₨3,515 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,500 (₨1,340) | ₨2,797 | - 52% | |
| Transportation | + 227% | |||
| Transportation in Chakwal (Pakistan) is 227% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨859,577 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨65 (₨35) | ₨73 | - 52% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨19,714 (₨10,564) | ₨1,088 | + 871% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | ₨254 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Chakwal (Pakistan) is 11% cheaper than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨100 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨525 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨6,583 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | ₨307 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨35 (₨19) | ₨139 | - 86% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ₨212 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | ₨135 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | ₨80 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | ₨248 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 0% | |||
| Entertainment in Chakwal (Pakistan) is 0% cheaper than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | ₨683 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨800 (₨429) | ₨352 | + 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨2,372 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | ₨1,505 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ₨572 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | ₨193 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨300 (₨161) | ₨185 | - 13% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | ₨42,999 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨43 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | ₨1,539 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | ₨222 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 48% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 830 prices entered by 136 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Chakwal (Pakistan) is 48% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨105,412
(₨196,717)
in Chakwal
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨71,000
in Ahmedabad.
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