- Cost of Living
- Pakistan
- Spain
- Quetta
- Alicante
- Comparison
Cost of living in Quetta, Pakistan compared to Alicante, Spain
Currency:
| Food | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Quetta (Pakistan) is in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | €8 | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | - | €7 | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | €2.90 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | €0.88 | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | - | €1.43 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | €1.80 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | €7 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | €1.60 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | €0.87 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | €0.64 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | €3.00 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | - | €1.64 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | €0.87 | - | |
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in Quetta (Pakistan) is in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | - | €700 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | €475 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | €85 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | €450 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | €310 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | €110 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | €37 | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | €360 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | €86 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | €5.45 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | €9 | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Quetta (Pakistan) is in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | €92 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | €26 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | €75 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | €84 | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Quetta (Pakistan) is in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | €17,500 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | €1.20 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | €32 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | €11 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Quetta (Pakistan) is 1% cheaper than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | €5.41 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | €3.35 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | €40 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨430 (€3.42) | €4.07 | - 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | €2.52 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | €2.77 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | €1.75 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | €1.69 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | €13 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Quetta (Pakistan) is 19% cheaper than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨2,700 (€21) | €25 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨593 (€4.71) | €16 | - 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €92 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨4,150 (€33) | €30 | + 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | €7 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨197 (€1.56) | €1.58 | - 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | €4.74 | - | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | €509 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.20 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨3,000 (€24) | €41 | - 42% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨130 (€1.03) | €5.00 | - 79% | |
| TOTAL | - 14% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 283 prices entered by 32 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 19, 2017.
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Cost of living in Quetta (Pakistan) is 14% cheaper than in Alicante (Spain)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€2,000
in Alicante
you would need to make just about €1,719
(₨216,231)
in Quetta.
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