- Cost of Living
- Pakistan
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in Pakistan compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Pakistan is 36% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨537 (28元) | 53元 | - 47% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨600 (31元) | 33元 | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨214 (11元) | 15元 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨108 (5.59元) | 16元 | - 65% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨121 (6元) | 16元 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨80 (4.17元) | 8元 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨444 (23元) | 60元 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨153 (8元) | 13元 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨40 (2.06元) | 7元 | - 69% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨307 (16元) | 5.64元 | + 183% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨2,448 (127元) | 115元 | + 11% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨117 (6元) | 8元 | - 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨54 (2.80元) | 12元 | - 77% | |
| Housing | - 49% | |||
| Housing in Pakistan is 49% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨57,125 (2,968元) | 9,872元 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨34,270 (1,780元) | 4,679元 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨7,851 (408元) | 428元 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨43,403 (2,255元) | 5,568元 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨25,133 (1,306元) | 3,518元 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨6,576 (342元) | 294元 | + 16% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨2,564 (133元) | 88元 | + 51% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨40,604 (2,109元) | 2,285元 | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,757 (559元) | 634元 | - 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨503 (26元) | 40元 | - 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨1,042 (54元) | 38元 | + 43% | |
| Clothes | - 42% | |||
| Clothes in Pakistan is 42% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,597 (135元) | 541元 | - 75% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨4,140 (215元) | 279元 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨6,087 (316元) | 615元 | - 49% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨5,447 (283元) | 663元 | - 57% | |
| Transportation | - 25% | |||
| Transportation in Pakistan is 25% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,817,240 (94,404元) | 143,740元 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨87 (4.52元) | 7元 | - 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨2,434 (126元) | 147元 | - 14% | |
| Personal Care | - 53% | |||
| Personal Care in Pakistan is 53% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨215 (11元) | 25元 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨573 (30元) | 38元 | - 22% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨2,072 (108元) | 266元 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨386 (20元) | 29元 | - 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨247 (13元) | 36元 | - 65% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨323 (17元) | 39元 | - 57% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨139 (7元) | 9元 | - 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨105 (5.46元) | 14元 | - 61% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨626 (33元) | 59元 | - 45% | |
| Entertainment | - 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Pakistan is 34% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,487 (77元) | 158元 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨1,115 (58元) | 89元 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨3,581 (186元) | 812元 | - 77% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨3,027 (157元) | 384元 | - 59% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨472 (25元) | 61元 | - 59% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨373 (19元) | 34元 | - 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨416 (22元) | 33元 | - 35% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨55,174 (2,866元) | 3,282元 | - 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨29 (1.52元) | 1.04元 | + 46% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨4,244 (220元) | 337元 | - 35% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨179 (9元) | 20元 | - 54% | |
| TOTAL | - 38% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Pakistan is 38% cheaper than in China
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