- Cost of Living
- Pakistan
- Netherlands
- Sargodha
- Amsterdam
- Comparison
Cost of living in Sargodha, Pakistan compared to Amsterdam, Netherlands
Currency:
Food | - 68% | |||
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Food in Sargodha (Pakistan) is 68% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨500 (€3.49) | €15 | - 77% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨600 (€4.19) | €8 | - 46% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨130 (€0.91) | €3.34 | - 73% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨90 (€0.63) | €1.08 | - 42% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨110 (€0.77) | €1.89 | - 59% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨60 (€0.42) | €1.92 | - 78% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨300 (€2.10) | €4.28 | - 51% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨100 (€0.70) | €1.91 | - 63% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨80 (€0.56) | €3.00 | - 81% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | €0.95 | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | €5.00 | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨85 (€0.59) | €2.36 | - 75% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨30 (€0.21) | €1.38 | - 85% | |
Housing | - 59% | |||
Housing in Sargodha (Pakistan) is 59% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨50,000 (€349) | €1,817 | - 81% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨32,000 (€224) | €1,264 | - 82% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨8,000 (€56) | €162 | - 65% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨90,000 (€629) | €1,104 | - 43% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨60,000 (€419) | €766 | - 45% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | €81 | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | €24 | - | |
40” flat screen TV | ₨28,000 (€196) | €437 | - 55% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,000 (€70) | €129 | - 46% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨280 (€1.96) | €7 | - 72% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | €14 | - | |
Clothes | - 43% | |||
Clothes in Sargodha (Pakistan) is 43% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | €87 | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨1,500 (€10) | €31 | - 66% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨1,500 (€10) | €85 | - 88% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | €135 | - | |
Transportation | - 67% | |||
Transportation in Sargodha (Pakistan) is 67% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | €25,000 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨70 (€0.49) | €1.76 | - 72% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,843 (€13) | €90 | - 86% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | €23 | - | |
Personal Care | - 3% | |||
Personal Care in Sargodha (Pakistan) is 3% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | €3.33 | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | €11 | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | €31 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | €3.58 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | €3.74 | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨400 (€2.79) | €2.80 | - 0% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | €1.37 | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨70 (€0.49) | €1.63 | - 70% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | €27 | - | |
Entertainment | - 55% | |||
Entertainment in Sargodha (Pakistan) is 55% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨600 (€4.19) | €49 | - 92% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨600 (€4.19) | €20 | - 79% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨800 (€5.59) | €116 | - 95% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,000 (€7) | €60 | - 88% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | €11 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | €2.70 | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | €4.00 | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | €582 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.19 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | - | €32 | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨120 (€0.84) | €6.00 | - 86% | |
TOTAL | - 60% |

These prices were last updated on April 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Sargodha (Pakistan) is 60% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€5,100
in Amsterdam
you would need to make just about €2,058
(₨294,499)
in Sargodha.
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