- Cost of Living
- Pakistan
- India
- Chakwal
- Ahmedabad
- Comparison
Cost of living in Chakwal, Pakistan compared to Ahmedabad, India
Currency:
| Food | + 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Chakwal (Pakistan) is 27% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨500 (₨292) | ₨120 | + 143% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨560 (₨327) | ₨170 | + 92% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨251 (₨147) | ₨94 | + 56% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨115 (₨67) | ₨53 | + 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨124 (₨72) | ₨58 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨50 (₨29) | ₨35 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨200 (₨117) | ₨152 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨91 (₨53) | ₨109 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨35 (₨20) | ₨42 | - 52% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨250 (₨146) | ₨123 | + 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨300 (₨175) | ₨425 | - 59% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨148 (₨86) | ₨76 | + 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨53 (₨31) | ₨26 | + 20% | |
| Housing | + 22% | |||
| Housing in Chakwal (Pakistan) is 22% more expensive 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 | - | ₨3,417 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨40,000 (₨23,360) | ₨8,000 | + 192% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨30,000 (₨17,520) | ₨5,227 | + 235% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨3,000 (₨1,752) | ₨1,708 | + 3% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨2,000 (₨1,168) | ₨1,044 | + 12% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨55,000 (₨32,120) | ₨25,816 | + 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨9,500 (₨5,548) | ₨9,353 | - 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨1,000 (₨584) | ₨380 | + 54% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨2,000 (₨1,168) | ₨371 | + 215% | |
| Clothes | - 61% | |||
| Clothes in Chakwal (Pakistan) is 61% cheaper than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨1,500 (₨876) | ₨1,900 | - 54% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨800 (₨467) | ₨1,720 | - 73% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,000 (₨2,336) | ₨3,011 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,500 (₨1,460) | ₨2,125 | - 31% | |
| Transportation | + 325% | |||
| Transportation in Chakwal (Pakistan) is 325% 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 | ₨65 (₨38) | ₨73 | - 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨19,714 (₨11,513) | ₨300 | + 3738% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | ₨236 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Chakwal (Pakistan) is 10% cheaper than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨94 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨492 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨3,466 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | ₨307 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨35 (₨20) | ₨142 | - 86% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ₨186 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | ₨164 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | ₨83 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | ₨200 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Chakwal (Pakistan) is 2% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | ₨712 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨800 (₨467) | ₨400 | + 17% | |
| 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 | - | ₨500 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ₨572 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | ₨61 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨300 (₨175) | ₨100 | + 75% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | ₨42,999 | - | |
| 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 | + 77% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 809 prices entered by 142 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Chakwal (Pakistan) is 77% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨97,601
(₨167,123)
in Chakwal
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨55,000
in Ahmedabad.
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