- Cost of Living
- Pakistan
- India
- Sargodha
- Ahmedabad
- Comparison
Cost of living in Sargodha, Pakistan compared to Ahmedabad, India
Currency:
| Food | + 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sargodha (Pakistan) is 9% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨500 (₨268) | ₨120 | + 124% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨600 (₨322) | ₨170 | + 89% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨130 (₨70) | ₨94 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨90 (₨48) | ₨53 | - 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨110 (₨59) | ₨58 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨60 (₨32) | ₨35 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨300 (₨161) | ₨152 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨100 (₨54) | ₨109 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨80 (₨43) | ₨42 | + 2% | |
| 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 | ₨85 (₨46) | ₨75 | - 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨30 (₨16) | ₨26 | - 38% | |
| Housing | + 60% | |||
| Housing in Sargodha (Pakistan) is 60% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨50,000 (₨26,837) | ₨18,300 | + 47% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨32,000 (₨17,175) | ₨13,182 | + 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨8,000 (₨4,294) | ₨3,417 | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨90,000 (₨48,306) | ₨8,000 | + 504% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨60,000 (₨32,204) | ₨5,227 | + 516% | |
| 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 | ₨28,000 (₨15,028) | ₨31,788 | - 53% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,000 (₨5,367) | ₨10,801 | - 50% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨280 (₨150) | ₨391 | - 62% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨345 | - | |
| Clothes | - 28% | |||
| Clothes in Sargodha (Pakistan) is 28% 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) | ₨1,500 (₨805) | ₨1,720 | - 53% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨1,500 (₨805) | ₨3,011 | - 73% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ₨2,125 | - | |
| Transportation | + 11% | |||
| Transportation in Sargodha (Pakistan) is 11% 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 | ₨86 (₨46) | ₨73 | - 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,843 (₨989) | ₨300 | + 230% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | ₨216 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 0% | |||
| Personal Care in Sargodha (Pakistan) is 0% cheaper than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨97 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨492 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨3,572 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | ₨307 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ₨147 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨400 (₨215) | ₨190 | + 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | ₨164 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨70 (₨38) | ₨72 | - 48% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | ₨253 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Sargodha (Pakistan) is 10% cheaper than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨600 (₨322) | ₨735 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨600 (₨322) | ₨400 | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨800 (₨429) | ₨2,366 | - 82% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,000 (₨537) | ₨500 | + 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ₨572 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | ₨61 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ₨100 | - | |
| 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 (₨64) | ₨120 | - 46% | |
| TOTAL | + 12% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 725 prices entered by 127 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 22, 2018.
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Cost of living in Sargodha (Pakistan) is 12% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨67,360
(₨125,500)
in Sargodha
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨60,000
in Ahmedabad.
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