- Cost of Living
- Pakistan
- United States
- Gujranwala
- Akron, Ohio
- Comparison
Cost of living in Gujranwala, Pakistan compared to Akron, Ohio, United States
Currency:
| Food | - 50% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Gujranwala (Pakistan) is 50% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨1,000 ($10) | $12 | - 21% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨442 ($4.22) | $7 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨209 ($2.00) | $4.05 | - 51% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨83 ($0.80) | $0.78 | + 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨96 ($0.92) | $2.85 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨66 ($0.63) | $3.22 | - 80% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨522 ($4.99) | $5.59 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨92 ($0.88) | $2.99 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨44 ($0.42) | $1.24 | - 66% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨104 ($1.00) | $2.14 | - 53% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨700 ($7) | $13 | - 49% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨98 ($0.93) | $1.86 | - 50% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨34 ($0.33) | $1.73 | - 81% | |
| Housing | - 39% | |||
| Housing in Gujranwala (Pakistan) is 39% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨21,500 ($205) | $1,273 | - 84% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨40,660 ($388) | $785 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨1,500 ($14) | $154 | - 91% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | $830 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | $542 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | $99 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨4,000 ($38) | $36 | + 7% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨40,000 ($382) | $370 | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨5,000 ($48) | $98 | - 51% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨120 ($1.15) | $8 | - 86% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $13 | - | |
| Clothes | - 65% | |||
| Clothes in Gujranwala (Pakistan) is 65% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨1,600 ($15) | $39 | - 61% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨800 ($8) | $32 | - 76% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨5,000 ($48) | $68 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨3,500 ($33) | $86 | - 61% | |
| Transportation | - 28% | |||
| Transportation in Gujranwala (Pakistan) is 28% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | $22,864 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨75 ($0.72) | $0.56 | + 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨2,000 ($19) | $43 | - 56% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | $11 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Gujranwala (Pakistan) is 28% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | $6 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $13 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | $75 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨400 ($3.82) | $6 | - 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨120 ($1.15) | $3.00 | - 62% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨400 ($3.82) | $4.28 | - 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨120 ($1.15) | $2.87 | - 60% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨42 ($0.40) | $1.93 | - 79% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | $15 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 57% | |||
| Entertainment in Gujranwala (Pakistan) is 57% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨400 ($3.82) | $30 | - 87% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨1,000 ($10) | $20 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,600 ($15) | $137 | - 89% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,600 ($15) | $62 | - 75% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨220 ($2.10) | $8 | - 72% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨120 ($1.15) | $3.99 | - 71% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨500 ($4.78) | $5.02 | - 5% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | ₨12,000 ($115) | $149 | - 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.88 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨2,000 ($19) | $55 | - 65% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨140 ($1.34) | $6 | - 78% | |
| TOTAL | - 43% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 251 prices entered by 24 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 25, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Gujranwala (Pakistan) is 43% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$2,500
in Akron, Ohio
you would need to make just about $1,428
(₨149,445)
in Gujranwala.
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