- Cost of Living
- Pakistan
- India
- Chakwal
- Ahmedabad
- Comparison
Cost of living in Chakwal, Pakistan compared to Ahmedabad, India
Currency:
| Food | - 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Chakwal (Pakistan) is 10% cheaper than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨150 (₨87) | ₨120 | - 28% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨250 (₨145) | ₨170 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨200 (₨116) | ₨94 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨80 (₨46) | ₨52 | - 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨120 (₨70) | ₨58 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨40 (₨23) | ₨35 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | ₨152 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨40 (₨23) | ₨109 | - 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨35 (₨20) | ₨42 | - 52% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | ₨123 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | ₨425 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨100 (₨58) | ₨71 | - 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨55 (₨32) | ₨26 | + 24% | |
| Housing | - 3% | |||
| Housing in Chakwal (Pakistan) is 3% cheaper than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | - | ₨18,300 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | ₨13,182 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨1,500 (₨869) | ₨3,417 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨12,000 (₨6,952) | ₨8,000 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | ₨5,227 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | ₨1,708 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | ₨1,044 | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | ₨34,369 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨11,214 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ₨370 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨345 | - | |
| Clothes | - 31% | |||
| Clothes in Chakwal (Pakistan) is 31% cheaper than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | ₨1,900 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨600 (₨348) | ₨1,720 | - 80% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨3,011 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ₨2,125 | - | |
| Transportation | + 73% | |||
| Transportation in Chakwal (Pakistan) is 73% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨600,000 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨42 (₨24) | ₨73 | - 67% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨6,000 (₨3,476) | ₨300 | + 1059% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | ₨216 | - | |
| 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) | - | ₨94 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨347 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨940 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | ₨307 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨35 (₨20) | ₨152 | - 87% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ₨192 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | ₨164 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | ₨73 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | ₨360 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Chakwal (Pakistan) is 2% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | ₨720 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ₨400 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨2,366 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | ₨500 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ₨529 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | ₨61 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨300 (₨174) | ₨100 | + 74% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | ₨40,632 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨0.94 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | ₨1,121 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | ₨120 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 10% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 808 prices entered by 118 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 26, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Chakwal (Pakistan) is 10% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨63,837
(₨110,195)
in Chakwal
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨58,000
in Ahmedabad.
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