Cost of living in Pakistan compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 45% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Pakistan is 45% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Pakistan | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨851 (22元) | 46元 | - 54% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨952 (24元) | 40元 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨348 (9元) | 16元 | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨169 (4.28元) | 18元 | - 76% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨282 (7元) | 19元 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨252 (6元) | 11元 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨1,139 (29元) | 63元 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨290 (7元) | 15元 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨122 (3.10元) | 6元 | - 51% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨549 (14元) | 7元 | + 89% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨2,949 (75元) | 118元 | - 37% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨289 (7元) | 8元 | - 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨191 (4.83元) | 16元 | - 71% | |
| Housing | - 69% | |||
| Housing in Pakistan is 69% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Pakistan | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨118,562 (2,997元) | 15,059元 | - 80% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨73,692 (1,863元) | 9,006元 | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨23,696 (599元) | 421元 | + 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨59,994 (1,516元) | 7,547元 | - 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨50,948 (1,288元) | 4,347元 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨20,196 (510元) | 262元 | + 95% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨2,076 (52元) | 115元 | - 54% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨71,670 (1,812元) | 1,143元 | + 59% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨22,629 (572元) | 589元 | - 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨1,673 (42元) | 39元 | + 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨1,564 (40元) | 51元 | - 22% | |
| Clothes | - 55% | |||
| Clothes in Pakistan is 55% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Pakistan | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨3,426 (87元) | 529元 | - 84% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨6,254 (158元) | 248元 | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨13,199 (334元) | 626元 | - 47% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨8,569 (217元) | 828元 | - 74% | |
| Transportation | - 31% | |||
| Transportation in Pakistan is 31% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Pakistan | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨4,456,060 (112,632元) | 161,247元 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨270 (7元) | 9元 | - 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨4,626 (117元) | 204元 | - 43% | |
| Personal Care | - 47% | |||
| Personal Care in Pakistan is 47% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Pakistan | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨1,015 (26元) | 39元 | - 34% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨1,391 (35元) | 27元 | + 31% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨3,667 (93元) | 391元 | - 76% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨521 (13元) | 53元 | - 75% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨922 (23元) | 33元 | - 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨736 (19元) | 34元 | - 46% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨249 (6元) | 13元 | - 52% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨242 (6元) | 15元 | - 58% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨860 (22元) | 74元 | - 71% | |
| Entertainment | - 52% | |||
| Entertainment in Pakistan is 52% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Pakistan | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨3,545 (90元) | 265元 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨2,089 (53元) | 110元 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨2,959 (75元) | 1,294元 | - 94% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨7,109 (180元) | 348元 | - 48% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨880 (22元) | 79元 | - 72% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨669 (17元) | 29元 | - 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨1,106 (28元) | 18元 | + 56% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨119,622 (3,024元) | 3,321元 | - 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨3.79 (0.10元) | 0.20元 | - 52% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨3,764 (95元) | 410元 | - 77% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨415 (11元) | 24元 | - 57% | |
| TOTAL | - 52% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 3,089 prices entered by 589 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 08, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Pakistan is 52% cheaper than in China
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