- Cost of Living
- Pakistan
- United States
- Gujranwala
- Akron, Ohio
- Comparison
Cost of living in Gujranwala, Pakistan compared to Akron, Ohio, United States
Currency:
| Food | - 56% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Gujranwala (Pakistan) is 56% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨600 ($5.70) | $12 | - 53% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨586 ($5.57) | $6 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨209 ($1.99) | $4.43 | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨83 ($0.79) | $0.81 | - 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨99 ($0.94) | $2.24 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨62 ($0.59) | $3.41 | - 83% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨553 ($5.25) | $5.82 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨77 ($0.73) | $2.99 | - 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨42 ($0.40) | $1.37 | - 71% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨104 ($0.99) | $2.58 | - 62% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨700 ($7) | $14 | - 53% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨99 ($0.94) | $1.83 | - 48% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨38 ($0.37) | $1.76 | - 79% | |
| Housing | - 68% | |||
| Housing in Gujranwala (Pakistan) is 68% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨19,211 ($183) | $1,248 | - 85% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨28,330 ($269) | $819 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨2,549 ($24) | $157 | - 85% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨15,000 ($143) | $885 | - 84% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨10,000 ($95) | $563 | - 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨4,000 ($38) | $99 | - 62% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨3,583 ($34) | $33 | + 2% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨42,778 ($407) | $347 | + 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨5,000 ($48) | $83 | - 43% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨331 ($3.15) | $8 | - 63% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $15 | - | |
| Clothes | - 70% | |||
| Clothes in Gujranwala (Pakistan) is 70% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨1,600 ($15) | $38 | - 60% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨633 ($6) | $36 | - 83% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨5,000 ($48) | $68 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨3,500 ($33) | $94 | - 65% | |
| Transportation | - 24% | |||
| Transportation in Gujranwala (Pakistan) is 24% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | $22,686 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨83 ($0.79) | $0.56 | + 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨2,000 ($19) | $42 | - 54% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | $12 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 60% | |||
| Personal Care in Gujranwala (Pakistan) is 60% 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) | ₨150 ($1.43) | $11 | - 87% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨500 ($4.75) | $65 | - 93% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨400 ($3.80) | $7 | - 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨192 ($1.83) | $3.01 | - 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨400 ($3.80) | $4.51 | - 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨120 ($1.14) | $3.23 | - 65% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨46 ($0.44) | $1.74 | - 75% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | $15 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 72% | |||
| Entertainment in Gujranwala (Pakistan) is 72% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨400 ($3.80) | $30 | - 88% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨778 ($7) | $20 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,044 ($10) | $138 | - 93% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,100 ($10) | $64 | - 84% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨209 ($1.99) | $7 | - 73% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨137 ($1.30) | $4.10 | - 68% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨500 ($4.75) | $4.89 | - 3% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | ₨56,111 ($533) | $482 | + 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨2.50 ($0.02) | $0.56 | - 96% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨2,000 ($19) | $45 | - 57% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨151 ($1.44) | $5.92 | - 76% | |
| TOTAL | - 57% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 358 prices entered by 26 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 25, 2017.
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Cost of living in Gujranwala (Pakistan) is 57% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$3,900
in Akron, Ohio
you would need to make just about $1,671
(₨175,790)
in Gujranwala.
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