Cost of living in Dera Ghazi Khan, Pakistan compared to Anchorage, Alaska, United States
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| Food | - 58% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dera Ghazi Khan (Pakistan) is 58% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨1,045 ($9) | $12 | - 28% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨990 ($8) | $8 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨205 ($1.69) | $5.39 | - 69% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨119 ($0.98) | $1.05 | - 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨123 ($1.01) | $3.59 | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨57 ($0.47) | $6 | - 92% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨386 ($3.18) | $9 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨163 ($1.34) | $5.44 | - 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨37 ($0.31) | $2.30 | - 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 | ₨123 ($1.01) | $2.66 | - 62% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨40 ($0.33) | $2.26 | - 85% | |
| Housing | - 19% | |||
| Housing in Dera Ghazi Khan (Pakistan) is 19% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | - | $2,100 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | $1,683 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨20,000 ($165) | $272 | - 39% | |
| 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 ($82) | $178 | - 54% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨5,167 ($43) | $76 | - 44% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨62,500 ($514) | $386 | + 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨8,500 ($70) | $104 | - 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨660 ($5.43) | $17 | - 68% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $17 | - | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Dera Ghazi Khan (Pakistan) is 10% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨1,744 ($14) | $42 | - 65% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨4,880 ($40) | $34 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨7,160 ($59) | $72 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,500 ($21) | $80 | - 74% | |
| 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 | ₨89 ($0.73) | $0.80 | - 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | $60 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | $19 | - | |
| 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) | - | $8 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨500 ($4.12) | $31 | - 87% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,000 ($8) | $170 | - 95% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | $7 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨188 ($1.54) | $3.18 | - 51% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨231 ($1.90) | $4.82 | - 61% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨150 ($1.23) | $3.63 | - 66% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨24 ($0.19) | $2.39 | - 92% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨500 ($4.12) | $17 | - 75% | |
| Entertainment | - 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Dera Ghazi Khan (Pakistan) is 39% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,500 ($12) | $49 | - 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨800 ($7) | $25 | - 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,600 ($13) | $64 | - 80% | |
| 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 | - | $427 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨35 ($0.29) | $0.15 | + 92% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,400 ($12) | $66 | - 83% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨158 ($1.30) | $10 | - 87% | |
| TOTAL | - 35% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 678 prices entered by 85 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Dera Ghazi Khan (Pakistan) is 35% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$5,900
in Anchorage, Alaska
you would need to make just about $3,809
(₨462,750)
in Dera Ghazi Khan.
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