- Cost of Living
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- Sargodha
- Ahmedabad
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Cost of living in Sargodha, Pakistan vs Ahmedabad, India
Currency:
Food | - 18% | |||
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Food in Sargodha (Pakistan) is 18% 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) | ₨600 (₨307) | ₨223 | + 37% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨130 (₨66) | ₨182 | - 64% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨90 (₨46) | ₨56 | - 17% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨110 (₨56) | ₨80 | - 29% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨60 (₨31) | ₨38 | - 19% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨300 (₨153) | ₨229 | - 33% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨100 (₨51) | ₨117 | - 56% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨80 (₨41) | ₨20 | + 100% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | ₨169 | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | ₨534 | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨85 (₨43) | ₨77 | - 43% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨30 (₨15) | ₨35 | - 56% | |
Housing | + 20% | |||
Housing in Sargodha (Pakistan) is 20% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨50,000 (₨25,559) | ₨28,231 | - 9% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨32,000 (₨16,358) | ₨15,439 | + 6% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨8,000 (₨4,089) | ₨4,840 | - 16% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨90,000 (₨46,006) | ₨16,409 | + 180% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨60,000 (₨30,671) | ₨20,737 | + 48% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | ₨2,683 | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | ₨657 | - | |
40” flat screen TV | ₨28,000 (₨14,313) | ₨29,889 | - 52% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,000 (₨5,112) | ₨7,278 | - 30% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨280 (₨143) | ₨308 | - 54% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨463 | - | |
Clothes | - 48% | |||
Clothes in Sargodha (Pakistan) is 48% cheaper than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | ₨2,353 | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨1,500 (₨767) | ₨3,149 | - 76% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨1,500 (₨767) | ₨3,355 | - 77% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ₨2,829 | - | |
Transportation | - 12% | |||
Transportation in Sargodha (Pakistan) is 12% cheaper 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 | ₨86 (₨44) | ₨72 | - 39% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,843 (₨942) | ₨1,098 | - 14% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | ₨266 | - | |
Personal Care | - 2% | |||
Personal Care in Sargodha (Pakistan) is 2% 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.) | - | ₨139 | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨400 (₨204) | ₨211 | - 3% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | ₨105 | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨70 (₨36) | ₨80 | - 55% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | ₨223 | - | |
Entertainment | - 18% | |||
Entertainment in Sargodha (Pakistan) is 18% cheaper than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨600 (₨307) | ₨748 | - 59% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨600 (₨307) | ₨351 | - 13% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨800 (₨409) | ₨2,442 | - 83% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,000 (₨511) | ₨1,424 | - 64% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ₨565 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | ₨172 | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ₨167 | - | |
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 | ₨120 (₨61) | ₨261 | - 76% | |
TOTAL | - 10% |

These prices were last updated on February 20, 2019.
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Cost of living in Sargodha (Pakistan) is 10% cheaper than in Ahmedabad (India)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
₨78,000
in Ahmedabad
you would need to make just about ₨70,411
(₨137,742)
in Sargodha.
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