Cost of living in Dera Ghazi Khan, Pakistan compared to Anchorage, Alaska, United States
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| Food | - 49% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dera Ghazi Khan (Pakistan) is 49% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨1,500 ($13) | $12 | + 8% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨1,091 ($9) | $8 | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨196 ($1.70) | $5.26 | - 68% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨126 ($1.09) | $0.99 | + 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨117 ($1.01) | $3.59 | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨51 ($0.44) | $5.70 | - 92% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | $8 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨168 ($1.45) | $4.01 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨37 ($0.32) | $2.45 | - 87% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | $1.88 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | $14 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨124 ($1.07) | $2.76 | - 61% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨40 ($0.35) | $2.61 | - 87% | |
| Housing | - 51% | |||
| Housing in Dera Ghazi Khan (Pakistan) is 51% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨20,000 ($173) | $2,100 | - 92% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨15,000 ($130) | $1,683 | - 92% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨20,000 ($173) | $295 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | $1,183 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | $994 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨10,000 ($87) | $168 | - 48% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨6,750 ($58) | $76 | - 23% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨62,500 ($541) | $377 | + 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨8,500 ($74) | $103 | - 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨660 ($5.72) | $16 | - 65% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $16 | - | |
| Clothes | + 13% | |||
| Clothes in Dera Ghazi Khan (Pakistan) is 13% more expensive than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨1,655 ($14) | $42 | - 66% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨5,892 ($51) | $34 | + 51% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨8,862 ($77) | $72 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,500 ($22) | $80 | - 73% | |
| Transportation | - 1% | |||
| Transportation in Dera Ghazi Khan (Pakistan) is 1% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | $22,500 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨86 ($0.74) | $0.77 | - 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | $60 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | $18 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 79% | |||
| Personal Care in Dera Ghazi Khan (Pakistan) is 79% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | $7 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨500 ($4.33) | $31 | - 86% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,000 ($9) | $170 | - 95% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | $7 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨188 ($1.62) | $3.18 | - 49% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨231 ($2.00) | $4.59 | - 56% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨150 ($1.30) | $3.63 | - 64% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨24 ($0.20) | $2.39 | - 91% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨500 ($4.33) | $17 | - 74% | |
| Entertainment | - 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Dera Ghazi Khan (Pakistan) is 40% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,500 ($13) | $49 | - 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨800 ($7) | $25 | - 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,600 ($14) | $75 | - 82% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | $63 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | $9 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | $4.04 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | $5.00 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | $429 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨35 ($0.30) | $0.15 | + 102% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨2,000 ($17) | $66 | - 74% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨163 ($1.41) | $10 | - 86% | |
| TOTAL | - 43% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 649 prices entered by 74 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 21, 2018.
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Cost of living in Dera Ghazi Khan (Pakistan) is 43% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$6,100
in Anchorage, Alaska
you would need to make just about $3,491
(₨403,202)
in Dera Ghazi Khan.
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