Cost of living in Pakistan compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 42% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Pakistan is 42% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨583 (26元) | 42元 | - 39% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨649 (29元) | 34元 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨256 (11元) | 15元 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨109 (4.83元) | 15元 | - 68% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨121 (5.36元) | 13元 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨98 (4.33元) | 8元 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨536 (24元) | 53元 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨178 (8元) | 14元 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨45 (1.98元) | 5.82元 | - 66% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨344 (15元) | 5.36元 | + 184% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨1,632 (72元) | 103元 | - 30% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨127 (5.60元) | 8元 | - 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨56 (2.48元) | 15元 | - 83% | |
| Housing | - 49% | |||
| Housing in Pakistan is 49% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨58,293 (2,580元) | 8,839元 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨35,398 (1,567元) | 4,621元 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨9,565 (423元) | 386元 | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨53,417 (2,364元) | 5,293元 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨31,286 (1,385元) | 3,034元 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨7,857 (348元) | 280元 | + 24% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨2,550 (113元) | 87元 | + 29% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨40,341 (1,786元) | 2,283元 | - 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨12,473 (552元) | 525元 | + 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨615 (27元) | 38元 | - 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨649 (29元) | 50元 | - 42% | |
| Clothes | - 47% | |||
| Clothes in Pakistan is 47% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,386 (106元) | 447元 | - 76% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨3,745 (166元) | 235元 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨6,430 (285元) | 608元 | - 53% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨5,127 (227元) | 568元 | - 60% | |
| Transportation | - 25% | |||
| Transportation in Pakistan is 25% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨2,319,940 (102,691元) | 129,883元 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨114 (5.04元) | 7元 | - 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨2,310 (102元) | 154元 | - 34% | |
| Personal Care | - 62% | |||
| Personal Care in Pakistan is 62% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨243 (11元) | 32元 | - 67% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨421 (19元) | 34元 | - 45% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,378 (61元) | 357元 | - 83% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨500 (22元) | 40元 | - 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨332 (15元) | 50元 | - 70% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨323 (14元) | 33元 | - 56% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨205 (9元) | 8元 | + 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨148 (7元) | 11元 | - 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨441 (20元) | 74元 | - 74% | |
| Entertainment | - 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Pakistan is 50% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,542 (68元) | 179元 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨1,247 (55元) | 96元 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨3,289 (146元) | 1,203元 | - 88% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨3,630 (161元) | 359元 | - 55% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨792 (35元) | 67元 | - 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨365 (16元) | 32元 | - 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨465 (21元) | 28元 | - 26% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨46,753 (2,069元) | 3,283元 | - 37% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨4.30 (0.19元) | 0.28元 | - 32% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨4,020 (178元) | 312元 | - 43% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨215 (10元) | 20元 | - 52% | |
| TOTAL | - 44% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 25, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Pakistan is 44% cheaper than in China
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