- Cost of Living
- Pakistan
- Japan
- Sahiwal
- Akita
- Comparison
Cost of living in Sahiwal, Pakistan compared to Akita, Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 28% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sahiwal (Pakistan) is 28% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨250 (¥266) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨201 (¥214) | ¥1,200 | - 82% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨50 (¥53) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨62 (¥66) | ¥168 | - 61% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨119 (¥127) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨100 (¥106) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨686 (¥729) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨150 (¥159) | ¥600 | - 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨40 (¥42) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨80 (¥85) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨115 (¥122) | - | - | |
| Housing | - 32% | |||
| Housing in Sahiwal (Pakistan) is 32% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨15,248 (¥16,199) | ¥82,500 | - 80% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨10,165 (¥10,799) | ¥85,000 | - 87% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨10,000 (¥10,624) | ¥15,000 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨13,118 (¥13,937) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨12,000 (¥12,749) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨18,155 (¥19,287) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨2,000 (¥2,125) | - | - | |
| 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 | + 42% | |||
| Clothes in Sahiwal (Pakistan) is 42% more expensive than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨25,000 (¥26,559) | ¥7,000 | + 279% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨3,000 (¥3,187) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨5,000 (¥5,312) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨3,000 (¥3,187) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 10% | |||
| Transportation in Sahiwal (Pakistan) is 10% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,500,000 (¥1,593,567) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨89 (¥95) | ¥158 | - 40% | |
| 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 (¥212) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨500 (¥531) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨800 (¥850) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨625 (¥664) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨380 (¥404) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | - | - | |
| Entertainment | - 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Sahiwal (Pakistan) is 12% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,000 (¥1,062) | ¥5,000 | - 79% | |
| 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 (¥3,187) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨500 (¥531) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨1,000 (¥1,062) | ¥550 | + 93% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | ₨3,000 (¥3,187) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨250 (¥266) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | - 18% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 32 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 05, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
¥229,000
in Akita
you would need to make just about ¥186,959
(₨175,981)
in Sahiwal.
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