- Cost of Living
- Pakistan
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in Pakistan compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Pakistan is 39% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨415 (元26) | 元48 | - 45% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨534 (元34) | 元33 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨217 (元14) | 元16 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨100 (元6) | 元15 | - 58% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨113 (元7) | 元16 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨55 (元3.49) | 元10 | - 64% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨438 (元28) | 元73 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨146 (元9) | 元13 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨46 (元2.90) | 元8 | - 62% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨161 (元10) | 元5.33 | + 90% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨1,304 (元82) | 元108 | - 24% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨113 (元7) | 元8 | - 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨46 (元2.87) | 元11 | - 75% | |
| Housing | - 55% | |||
| Housing in Pakistan is 55% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨43,762 (元2,753) | 元10,544 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨27,095 (元1,705) | 元5,704 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨8,224 (元517) | 元428 | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨30,371 (元1,911) | 元5,217 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨20,868 (元1,313) | 元3,564 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨6,598 (元415) | 元249 | + 66% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨2,500 (元157) | 元103 | + 52% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨40,269 (元2,533) | 元2,385 | + 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,380 (元653) | 元702 | - 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨527 (元33) | 元45 | - 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨344 (元22) | 元35 | - 37% | |
| Clothes | - 26% | |||
| Clothes in Pakistan is 26% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨3,029 (元191) | 元526 | - 64% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨4,681 (元294) | 元291 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨6,123 (元385) | 元665 | - 42% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨4,396 (元277) | 元712 | - 61% | |
| Transportation | - 28% | |||
| Transportation in Pakistan is 28% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,806,330 (元113,641) | 元158,194 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨73 (元4.58) | 元6 | - 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,664 (元105) | 元158 | - 34% | |
| Personal Care | - 59% | |||
| Personal Care in Pakistan is 59% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨213 (元13) | 元26 | - 49% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨350 (元22) | 元44 | - 50% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨815 (元51) | 元332 | - 85% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨360 (元23) | 元38 | - 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨225 (元14) | 元39 | - 63% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨320 (元20) | 元36 | - 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨143 (元9) | 元9 | + 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨105 (元7) | 元11 | - 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨365 (元23) | 元63 | - 63% | |
| Entertainment | - 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Pakistan is 36% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,610 (元101) | 元171 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨1,039 (元65) | 元103 | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,779 (元112) | 元475 | - 76% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨3,326 (元209) | 元397 | - 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨829 (元52) | 元68 | - 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨342 (元22) | 元34 | - 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨442 (元28) | 元34 | - 19% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | ₨50,437 (元3,173) | 元3,247 | - 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨3.44 (元0.22) | 元0.41 | - 47% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨3,931 (元247) | 元415 | - 40% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨178 (元11) | 元20 | - 44% | |
| TOTAL | - 42% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 23, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Pakistan is 42% cheaper than in China
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