- Cost of Living
- Pakistan
- Zimbabwe
- Murree
- Zvishavane District
- Comparison
Cost of living in Murree, Pakistan compared to Zvishavane District, Zimbabwe
Currency:
Food | + 11% | |||
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Food in Murree (Pakistan) is 11% more expensive than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨660 ($5.71) | $3.00 | + 90% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨401 ($3.47) | $3.00 | + 16% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨213 ($1.85) | $3.00 | - 38% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨87 ($0.75) | $1.29 | - 42% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨128 ($1.11) | $2.40 | - 54% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨210 ($1.82) | $1.10 | + 65% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨621 ($5.37) | $6 | - 16% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨527 ($4.56) | $1.70 | + 168% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨172 ($1.49) | $1.00 | + 49% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨245 ($2.12) | $1.50 | + 41% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨506 ($4.38) | $6.00 | - 27% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨96 ($0.83) | $2.25 | - 63% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨74 ($0.64) | $0.33 | + 93% | |
Housing | - 16% | |||
Housing in Murree (Pakistan) is 16% cheaper than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨92,780 ($803) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨501,326 ($4,341) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨8,723 ($76) | $40 | + 89% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨42,800 ($371) | $500 | - 26% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨37,925 ($328) | $250 | + 31% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨29,954 ($259) | $50 | + 419% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨2,469 ($21) | $70 | - 69% | |
40” flat screen TV | ₨13,206 ($114) | $600 | - 81% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨5,844 ($51) | $300 | - 83% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨435 ($3.76) | $7 | - 46% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨935 ($8) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 4% | |||
Clothes in Murree (Pakistan) is 4% more expensive than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨6,000 ($52) | $40 | + 30% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨12,884 ($112) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨6,400 ($55) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨6,200 ($54) | - | - | |
Transportation | - 18% | |||
Transportation in Murree (Pakistan) is 18% cheaper than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨2,002,760 ($17,340) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨35 ($0.30) | $1.40 | - 78% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,899 ($16) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨1,039 ($9) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 42% | |||
Personal Care in Murree (Pakistan) is 42% more expensive than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨234 ($2.02) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨7,395 ($64) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨9,391 ($81) | $25 | + 225% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨312 ($2.70) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨173 ($1.50) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨276 ($2.39) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨118 ($1.02) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨174 ($1.51) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨986 ($9) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 40% | |||
Entertainment in Murree (Pakistan) is 40% more expensive than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨8,219 ($71) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨651 ($5.64) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨3,144 ($27) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨8,390 ($73) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨1,176 ($10) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨627 ($5.43) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨280 ($2.43) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨12,800 ($111) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨25 ($0.22) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨13,587 ($118) | $20 | + 488% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨355 ($3.07) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 1% |

These prices were last updated on April 26, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Murree (Pakistan) is about the same as in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe)
For example, you would need at least $2,623
(₨302,903)
in Murree
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
$2,600
in Zvishavane District.
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