Cost of living in Pakistan compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | - 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Pakistan is 24% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Pakistan | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨851 (Taka 321) | Taka 324 | - 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨952 (Taka 359) | Taka 492 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨348 (Taka 131) | Taka 196 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨169 (Taka 64) | Taka 92 | - 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨281 (Taka 106) | Taka 132 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨252 (Taka 95) | Taka 78 | + 22% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨1,139 (Taka 430) | Taka 608 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨290 (Taka 110) | Taka 223 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨122 (Taka 46) | Taka 33 | + 41% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨549 (Taka 207) | Taka 384 | - 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨2,949 (Taka 1,112) | Taka 1,400 | - 21% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨289 (Taka 109) | Taka 111 | - 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨191 (Taka 72) | Taka 70 | + 3% | |
| Housing | + 0% | |||
| Housing in Pakistan is about the same as in Bangladesh | ||||
| Pakistan | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨118,562 (Taka 44,723) | Taka 43,758 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨73,692 (Taka 27,797) | Taka 25,202 | + 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨23,696 (Taka 8,938) | Taka 3,035 | + 195% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨59,994 (Taka 22,630) | Taka 22,952 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨50,948 (Taka 19,218) | Taka 18,549 | + 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨20,196 (Taka 7,618) | Taka 7,137 | + 7% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨2,076 (Taka 783) | Taka 1,213 | - 35% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨71,670 (Taka 27,035) | Taka 31,061 | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨22,629 (Taka 8,536) | Taka 17,904 | - 52% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨1,673 (Taka 631) | Taka 417 | + 51% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨1,564 (Taka 590) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 26% | |||
| Clothes in Pakistan is 26% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Pakistan | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨3,426 (Taka 1,292) | Taka 2,410 | - 46% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨6,254 (Taka 2,359) | Taka 3,066 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨13,199 (Taka 4,979) | Taka 6,410 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨8,569 (Taka 3,232) | Taka 4,273 | - 24% | |
| Transportation | - 35% | |||
| Transportation in Pakistan is 35% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Pakistan | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨4,456,060 (Taka 1,680,860) | Taka 4,000,000 | - 58% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨270 (Taka 102) | Taka 107 | - 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨4,626 (Taka 1,745) | Taka 2,440 | - 28% | |
| Personal Care | - 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Pakistan is about the same as in Bangladesh | ||||
| Pakistan | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨1,015 (Taka 383) | Taka 285 | + 34% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨1,391 (Taka 525) | Taka 513 | + 2% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨3,667 (Taka 1,383) | Taka 1,500 | - 8% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨521 (Taka 197) | Taka 425 | - 54% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨922 (Taka 348) | Taka 333 | + 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨736 (Taka 277) | Taka 376 | - 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨249 (Taka 94) | Taka 85 | + 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨242 (Taka 91) | Taka 89 | + 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨860 (Taka 324) | Taka 445 | - 27% | |
| Entertainment | - 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Pakistan is 12% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Pakistan | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨3,545 (Taka 1,337) | Taka 1,308 | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨2,089 (Taka 788) | Taka 852 | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨2,959 (Taka 1,116) | Taka 1,768 | - 37% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨7,109 (Taka 2,681) | Taka 2,051 | + 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨880 (Taka 332) | Taka 999 | - 67% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨669 (Taka 252) | Taka 248 | + 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨1,106 (Taka 417) | Taka 564 | - 26% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨119,622 (Taka 45,122) | Taka 35,756 | + 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨3.79 (Taka 1.43) | Taka 2.94 | - 51% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨3,764 (Taka 1,420) | Taka 2,601 | - 45% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨480 (Taka 181) | Taka 291 | - 38% | |
| TOTAL | - 22% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,379 prices entered by 706 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 10, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Pakistan is 22% cheaper than in Bangladesh
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