- Cost of Living
- Pakistan
- United States
- Gujranwala
- Akron, Ohio
- Comparison
Cost of living in Gujranwala, Pakistan compared to Akron, Ohio, United States
Currency:
| Food | - 62% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Gujranwala (Pakistan) is 62% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨533 ($4.48) | $13 | - 65% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨536 ($4.51) | $7 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨208 ($1.74) | $4.41 | - 60% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨89 ($0.75) | $0.85 | - 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨98 ($0.83) | $2.58 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨65 ($0.54) | $3.45 | - 84% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨451 ($3.78) | $5.74 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨137 ($1.15) | $3.12 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨41 ($0.35) | $1.64 | - 79% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨139 ($1.16) | $2.75 | - 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨700 ($5.88) | $13 | - 55% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨99 ($0.83) | $1.83 | - 54% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨60 ($0.51) | $1.55 | - 67% | |
| Housing | - 70% | |||
| Housing in Gujranwala (Pakistan) is 70% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨27,464 ($231) | $983 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨25,553 ($215) | $769 | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨2,938 ($25) | $158 | - 84% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨15,000 ($126) | $885 | - 86% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨10,000 ($84) | $563 | - 85% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨3,422 ($29) | $99 | - 71% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨2,993 ($25) | $32 | - 20% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨45,395 ($381) | $356 | + 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨6,976 ($59) | $85 | - 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨380 ($3.19) | $8 | - 62% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨500 ($4.20) | $15 | - 71% | |
| Clothes | - 51% | |||
| Clothes in Gujranwala (Pakistan) is 51% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,100 ($18) | $38 | - 54% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨1,978 ($17) | $36 | - 54% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨6,111 ($51) | $70 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨4,333 ($36) | $95 | - 62% | |
| Transportation | - 33% | |||
| Transportation in Gujranwala (Pakistan) is 33% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,500,000 ($12,600) | $22,205 | - 43% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨86 ($0.72) | $0.61 | + 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨3,014 ($25) | $43 | - 41% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | $14 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 57% | |||
| Personal Care in Gujranwala (Pakistan) is 57% 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) | ₨294 ($2.47) | $11 | - 78% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨500 ($4.20) | $61 | - 93% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨400 ($3.36) | $7 | - 51% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨406 ($3.41) | $3.06 | + 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨370 ($3.11) | $4.18 | - 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨142 ($1.19) | $3.23 | - 63% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨126 ($1.06) | $1.43 | - 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨200 ($1.68) | $16 | - 89% | |
| Entertainment | - 67% | |||
| Entertainment in Gujranwala (Pakistan) is 67% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨733 ($6) | $32 | - 81% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨1,082 ($9) | $19 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,272 ($11) | $139 | - 92% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,498 ($13) | $66 | - 81% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨209 ($1.75) | $7 | - 76% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨239 ($2.01) | $4.41 | - 54% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨500 ($4.20) | $5.01 | - 16% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨56,111 ($471) | $433 | + 9% | |
| 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 | ₨4,222 ($35) | $46 | - 23% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨151 ($1.27) | $6 | - 80% | |
| TOTAL | - 59% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 336 prices entered by 31 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.00840
USD
/
PKR
*
Do you live in Akron, Ohio? We need your help!
Recent Comparisons
- Cost of living in Adana is 70% cheaper than in Denver
- Cost of living in Morelia is 61% cheaper than in Portland
- Cost of living in Toronto is 28% more expensive than in Montreal
- Cost of living in New York is about the same as in London
- Cost of living in Kuala Lumpur is 52% cheaper than in Singapore
- Cost of living in Amsterdam is 20% cheaper than in London
- Cost of living in Melbourne is 13% cheaper than in Sydney
- Cost of living in Toronto is about the same as in Vancouver
- Cost of living in LA is 17% cheaper than in New York
- Cost of living in Singapore is 120% more expensive than in Jakarta
Compare other countries
Cost of Living and Prices in Similar Cities
- Cost of Living, Prices in Lexington, Kentucky (United States)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Kathmandu (Nepal)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Hyderabad, Pakistan (Pakistan)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Vadodara (India)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Fort Wayne, Indiana (United States)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Rochester, New York (United States)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Birmingham, Alabama (United States)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Novosibirsk (Russia)
Cost of living in Gujranwala (Pakistan) is 59% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$2,900
in Akron, Ohio
you would need to make just about $1,197
(₨142,479)
in Gujranwala.
Recent Prices Added
- Internet connection 300 mbps, 1 month in Wellington costs NZ$85 (11 minutes ago)
- Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district in Stockholm costs 150 kr (20 minutes ago)
- Monthly rent - 900 sqft furnished accommodation in expensive area in Dublin costs €813 (about 1 hour ago)
- Public transport in Bhubaneswar costs ₨2,000 (about 1 hour ago)
- Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district in Akure costs 40,000 ₦ (about 2 hours ago)
- Monthly rent - 85 m2 furnished accommodation in expensive area in Calgary costs C$1,700 (about 2 hours ago)