- Cost of Living
- Pakistan
- Japan
- Chakwal
- Akita
- Comparison
Cost of living in Chakwal, Pakistan compared to Akita, Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Chakwal (Pakistan) is 27% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨150 (¥136) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨250 (¥227) | ¥1,200 | - 81% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨200 (¥182) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨83 (¥75) | ¥168 | - 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨108 (¥98) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨40 (¥36) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨100 (¥91) | ¥600 | - 85% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨35 (¥32) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨100 (¥91) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨55 (¥50) | - | - | |
| Housing | - 6% | |||
| Housing in Chakwal (Pakistan) is 6% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | - | ¥82,500 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | ¥85,000 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨1,500 (¥1,364) | ¥15,000 | - 91% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨12,000 (¥10,914) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Chakwal (Pakistan) is in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | ¥7,000 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨600 (¥546) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 19% | |||
| Transportation in Chakwal (Pakistan) is 19% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨42 (¥38) | ¥158 | - 76% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨19,714 (¥17,931) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Chakwal (Pakistan) is in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨35 (¥32) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | - | - | |
| Entertainment | - 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Chakwal (Pakistan) is 5% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | ¥5,000 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨300 (¥273) | ¥550 | - 50% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | ¥463 | - | |
| TOTAL | - 14% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 26 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 27, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Chakwal (Pakistan) is 14% cheaper than in Akita (Japan)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
¥231,000
in Akita
you would need to make just about ¥199,146
(₨218,953)
in Chakwal.
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