- Cost of Living
- Pakistan
- Japan
- Sahiwal
- Akita
- Comparison
Cost of living in Sahiwal, Pakistan compared to Akita, Japan
Currency:
Food | - 23% | |||
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Food in Sahiwal (Pakistan) is 23% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨379 (¥357) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨358 (¥337) | ¥1,200 | - 72% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨125 (¥118) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨71 (¥66) | ¥168 | - 60% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨113 (¥107) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨84 (¥80) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨600 (¥565) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨134 (¥127) | ¥600 | - 79% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨40 (¥38) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨96 (¥90) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨101 (¥95) | - | - | |
Housing | - 30% | |||
Housing in Sahiwal (Pakistan) is 30% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨15,248 (¥14,367) | ¥82,500 | - 83% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨10,165 (¥9,578) | ¥85,000 | - 89% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨10,000 (¥9,422) | ¥15,000 | - 37% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨13,118 (¥12,361) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨12,000 (¥11,307) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨18,155 (¥17,106) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨2,000 (¥1,884) | - | - | |
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 | + 45% | |||
Clothes in Sahiwal (Pakistan) is 45% more expensive than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨25,000 (¥23,556) | ¥7,000 | + 237% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨3,000 (¥2,827) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨5,000 (¥4,711) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨3,000 (¥2,827) | - | - | |
Transportation | - 11% | |||
Transportation in Sahiwal (Pakistan) is 11% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,500,000 (¥1,413,356) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨88 (¥83) | ¥158 | - 47% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Sahiwal (Pakistan) is in Akita (Japan) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨200 (¥188) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨500 (¥471) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨800 (¥754) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨625 (¥589) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨380 (¥358) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | - | - | |
Entertainment | - 15% | |||
Entertainment in Sahiwal (Pakistan) is 15% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,000 (¥942) | ¥5,000 | - 81% | |
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 | ₨3,000 (¥2,827) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨500 (¥471) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨1,000 (¥942) | ¥550 | + 71% | |
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 | ₨250 (¥236) | - | - | |
TOTAL | - 17% |

These prices were last updated on January 30, 2018.
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Cost of living in Sahiwal (Pakistan) is 17% cheaper than in Akita (Japan)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
¥239,000
in Akita
you would need to make just about ¥198,882
(₨211,075)
in Sahiwal.
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