- Cost of Living
- Pakistan
- China
- Comparison
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 | ₨502 (元27) | 元54 | - 49% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨556 (元30) | 元32 | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨228 (元12) | 元16 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨103 (元5.64) | 元16 | - 64% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨117 (元6) | 元15 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨88 (元4.84) | 元9 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨475 (元26) | 元66 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨148 (元8) | 元14 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨40 (元2.17) | 元7 | - 69% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨254 (元14) | 元5.27 | + 164% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨1,308 (元72) | 元108 | - 33% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨117 (元6) | 元8 | - 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨54 (元2.97) | 元13 | - 77% | |
| Housing | - 47% | |||
| Housing in Pakistan is 47% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨55,496 (元3,039) | 元10,325 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨34,151 (元1,870) | 元5,254 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨9,219 (元505) | 元447 | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨45,328 (元2,482) | 元5,478 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨31,240 (元1,711) | 元3,863 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨6,182 (元338) | 元325 | + 4% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨2,705 (元148) | 元98 | + 51% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨41,180 (元2,255) | 元2,406 | - 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨11,015 (元603) | 元683 | - 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨571 (元31) | 元41 | - 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨912 (元50) | 元34 | + 46% | |
| Clothes | - 28% | |||
| Clothes in Pakistan is 28% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,859 (元157) | 元556 | - 72% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨5,023 (元275) | 元271 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨6,331 (元347) | 元649 | - 47% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨5,244 (元287) | 元698 | - 59% | |
| Transportation | - 25% | |||
| Transportation in Pakistan is 25% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,870,530 (元102,421) | 元146,576 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨77 (元4.22) | 元7 | - 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨2,248 (元123) | 元152 | - 19% | |
| Personal Care | - 50% | |||
| Personal Care in Pakistan is 50% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨255 (元14) | 元26 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨464 (元25) | 元37 | - 32% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨2,197 (元120) | 元259 | - 54% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨410 (元22) | 元32 | - 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨249 (元14) | 元40 | - 66% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨335 (元18) | 元35 | - 48% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨154 (元8) | 元10 | - 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨108 (元5.92) | 元11 | - 48% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨471 (元26) | 元62 | - 59% | |
| Entertainment | - 53% | |||
| Entertainment in Pakistan is 53% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,700 (元93) | 元165 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨1,124 (元62) | 元99 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨2,629 (元144) | 元871 | - 83% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨3,261 (元179) | 元406 | - 56% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨806 (元44) | 元66 | - 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨351 (元19) | 元34 | - 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨427 (元23) | 元34 | - 31% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨52,557 (元2,878) | 元3,273 | - 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨80 (元4.36) | 元11 | - 61% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨3,625 (元198) | 元416 | - 52% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨180 (元10) | 元20 | - 51% | |
| TOTAL | - 43% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 26, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 8,681 prices entered by 1,091 different people.
Cost of living in Pakistan is 43% cheaper than in China
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