- Cost of Living
- Pakistan
- Spain
- Quetta
- Alicante
- Comparison
Cost of living in Quetta, Pakistan compared to Alicante, Spain
Currency:
| Food | - 53% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Quetta (Pakistan) is 53% cheaper than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨599 (€4.21) | €8 | - 47% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨261 (€1.84) | €7 | - 73% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨182 (€1.28) | €2.90 | - 56% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨90 (€0.63) | €0.95 | - 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨70 (€0.50) | €1.43 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨80 (€0.56) | €1.80 | - 69% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨700 (€4.92) | €6 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨80 (€0.56) | €1.45 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨60 (€0.42) | €0.89 | - 52% | |
| 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 | ₨97 (€0.69) | €1.60 | - 57% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨49 (€0.35) | €0.87 | - 60% | |
| Housing | - 58% | |||
| Housing in Quetta (Pakistan) is 58% cheaper than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨62,825 (€442) | €700 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨20,156 (€142) | €475 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,533 (€32) | €84 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨18,000 (€127) | €450 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨9,000 (€63) | €310 | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨3,000 (€21) | €102 | - 79% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨2,204 (€16) | €37 | - 58% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨10,293 (€72) | €326 | - 78% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,233 (€30) | €90 | - 67% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨327 (€2.30) | €5.61 | - 59% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨755 (€5.31) | €9 | - 43% | |
| Clothes | - 8% | |||
| Clothes in Quetta (Pakistan) is 8% cheaper than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨4,230 (€30) | €92 | - 67% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨6,000 (€42) | €26 | + 59% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨5,898 (€41) | €75 | - 45% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨5,328 (€37) | €84 | - 56% | |
| Transportation | - 57% | |||
| Transportation in Quetta (Pakistan) is 57% cheaper than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,609,860 (€11,324) | €17,500 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨17 (€0.12) | €1.19 | - 90% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨2,041 (€14) | €32 | - 56% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨625 (€4.40) | €11 | - 60% | |
| Personal Care | - 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Quetta (Pakistan) is 42% cheaper than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨224 (€1.58) | €5.41 | - 71% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨250 (€1.76) | €3.35 | - 48% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | €39 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨430 (€3.03) | €4.07 | - 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨163 (€1.14) | €2.52 | - 55% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨265 (€1.86) | €2.77 | - 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨93 (€0.65) | €1.75 | - 63% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨135 (€0.95) | €1.71 | - 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨701 (€4.93) | €12 | - 60% | |
| Entertainment | - 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Quetta (Pakistan) is 4% cheaper than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨6,800 (€48) | €26 | + 86% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨745 (€5.24) | €16 | - 67% | |
| 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 (€29) | €30 | - 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | €7 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨165 (€1.16) | €1.58 | - 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | €4.57 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | €485 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.20 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨2,267 (€16) | €41 | - 61% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨152 (€1.07) | €5.00 | - 79% | |
| TOTAL | - 44% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 285 prices entered by 29 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Quetta (Pakistan) is 44% cheaper than in Alicante (Spain)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€2,200
in Alicante
you would need to make just about €1,226
(₨174,351)
in Quetta.
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