- Cost of Living
- Pakistan
- India
- Chakwal
- Ahmedabad
- Comparison
Cost of living in Chakwal, Pakistan vs Ahmedabad, India
Currency:
| Food | - 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Chakwal (Pakistan) is 17% cheaper than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨500 (₨256) | ₨228 | + 12% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨560 (₨287) | ₨223 | + 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨251 (₨129) | ₨171 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨115 (₨59) | ₨56 | + 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨124 (₨63) | ₨80 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨50 (₨26) | ₨38 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨200 (₨102) | ₨229 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨91 (₨47) | ₨117 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨35 (₨18) | ₨20 | - 12% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨250 (₨128) | ₨169 | - 24% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨300 (₨154) | ₨534 | - 71% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨148 (₨76) | ₨77 | - 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨53 (₨27) | ₨35 | - 23% | |
| Housing | + 8% | |||
| Housing in Chakwal (Pakistan) is 8% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | - | ₨28,231 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | ₨15,439 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | ₨4,840 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨40,000 (₨20,475) | ₨16,409 | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨30,000 (₨15,356) | ₨20,737 | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨3,000 (₨1,536) | ₨2,683 | - 43% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨2,000 (₨1,024) | ₨657 | + 56% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨55,000 (₨28,153) | ₨29,889 | - 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨9,500 (₨4,863) | ₨7,278 | - 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨1,000 (₨512) | ₨308 | + 66% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨2,000 (₨1,024) | ₨463 | + 121% | |
| Clothes | - 79% | |||
| Clothes in Chakwal (Pakistan) is 79% cheaper than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨1,500 (₨768) | ₨2,353 | - 67% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨800 (₨409) | ₨3,149 | - 87% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,000 (₨2,047) | ₨3,355 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,500 (₨1,280) | ₨2,829 | - 55% | |
| Transportation | + 215% | |||
| Transportation in Chakwal (Pakistan) is 215% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨791,656 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨65 (₨33) | ₨72 | - 54% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨19,714 (₨10,091) | ₨1,098 | + 819% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | ₨266 | - | |
| 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) | - | ₨97 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨495 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨6,583 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | ₨315 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨35 (₨18) | ₨139 | - 87% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ₨211 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | ₨105 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | ₨80 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | ₨223 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Chakwal (Pakistan) is 3% cheaper than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | ₨748 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨800 (₨409) | ₨351 | + 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨2,442 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | ₨1,424 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ₨565 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | ₨172 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨300 (₨154) | ₨167 | - 8% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | ₨42,999 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨46 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | ₨1,433 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨160 (₨82) | ₨248 | - 67% | |
| TOTAL | + 43% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 841 prices entered by 138 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 21, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Chakwal (Pakistan) is 43% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨121,816
(₨237,980)
in Chakwal
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨85,000
in Ahmedabad.
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