Cost of living in Pakistan compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 57% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Pakistan is 57% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Pakistan | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨519 (17元) | 43元 | - 60% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨742 (25元) | 37元 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨215 (7元) | 17元 | - 58% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨119 (3.99元) | 14元 | - 72% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨168 (5.62元) | 16元 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨102 (3.39元) | 9元 | - 61% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨658 (22元) | 48元 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨194 (6元) | 13元 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨51 (1.72元) | 6元 | - 72% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨220 (7元) | 7元 | + 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨2,141 (71元) | 97元 | - 26% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨170 (5.67元) | 9元 | - 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨77 (2.58元) | 13元 | - 80% | |
| Housing | - 71% | |||
| Housing in Pakistan is 71% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Pakistan | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨65,360 (2,182元) | 13,898元 | - 84% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨44,450 (1,484元) | 8,379元 | - 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨14,918 (498元) | 462元 | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨47,849 (1,598元) | 6,525元 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨35,800 (1,195元) | 4,376元 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨10,123 (338元) | 516元 | - 35% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨2,270 (76元) | 140元 | - 46% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨53,975 (1,802元) | 1,829元 | - 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨18,356 (613元) | 546元 | + 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨851 (28元) | 50元 | - 43% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨797 (27元) | 66元 | - 60% | |
| Clothes | - 33% | |||
| Clothes in Pakistan is 33% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Pakistan | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨4,868 (163元) | 511元 | - 68% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨7,670 (256元) | 288元 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨17,357 (579元) | 654元 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨8,106 (271元) | 844元 | - 68% | |
| Transportation | - 13% | |||
| Transportation in Pakistan is 13% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Pakistan | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨5,697,890 (190,232元) | 148,501元 | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨146 (4.86元) | 8元 | - 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨4,073 (136元) | 206元 | - 34% | |
| Personal Care | - 53% | |||
| Personal Care in Pakistan is 53% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Pakistan | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨237 (8元) | 28元 | - 72% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨572 (19元) | 27元 | - 29% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,768 (59元) | 386元 | - 85% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨1,267 (42元) | 30元 | + 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨575 (19元) | 19元 | - 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨371 (12元) | 44元 | - 72% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨352 (12元) | 21元 | - 44% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨116 (3.88元) | 16元 | - 76% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨681 (23元) | 82元 | - 72% | |
| Entertainment | - 48% | |||
| Entertainment in Pakistan is 48% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Pakistan | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨2,016 (67元) | 260元 | - 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨1,908 (64元) | 122元 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨2,708 (90元) | 417元 | - 78% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨4,907 (164元) | 319元 | - 49% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨1,025 (34元) | 90元 | - 62% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨469 (16元) | 31元 | - 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨513 (17元) | 19元 | - 8% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨107,118 (3,576元) | 2,968元 | + 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨4.02 (0.13元) | 0.24元 | - 45% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨4,729 (158元) | 410元 | - 61% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨237 (8元) | 38元 | - 79% | |
| TOTAL | - 50% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Pakistan is 50% cheaper than in China
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