Cost of living in Pakistan compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 46% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Pakistan is 46% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨409 (17元) | 55元 | - 69% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨664 (28元) | 37元 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨270 (11元) | 16元 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨115 (4.84元) | 13元 | - 64% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨152 (6元) | 14元 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨86 (3.64元) | 8元 | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨705 (30元) | 56元 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨149 (6元) | 13元 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨54 (2.29元) | 7元 | - 67% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨259 (11元) | 6元 | + 80% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨1,613 (68元) | 119元 | - 43% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨129 (5.47元) | 9元 | - 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨82 (3.45元) | 10元 | - 64% | |
| Housing | - 54% | |||
| Housing in Pakistan is 54% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨59,133 (2,500元) | 7,672元 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨34,803 (1,471元) | 4,711元 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨10,816 (457元) | 412元 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨44,394 (1,877元) | 7,031元 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨29,973 (1,267元) | 4,064元 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨9,791 (414元) | 279元 | + 49% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨2,396 (101元) | 88元 | + 15% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨45,377 (1,919元) | 2,091元 | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨17,434 (737元) | 619元 | + 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨644 (27元) | 43元 | - 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨580 (25元) | 41元 | - 41% | |
| Clothes | - 32% | |||
| Clothes in Pakistan is 32% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,793 (118元) | 415元 | - 72% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨4,939 (209元) | 211元 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨8,915 (377元) | 590元 | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨5,901 (249元) | 663元 | - 62% | |
| Transportation | - 36% | |||
| Transportation in Pakistan is 36% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨2,677,660 (113,211元) | 159,594元 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨106 (4.49元) | 6元 | - 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,966 (83元) | 176元 | - 53% | |
| Personal Care | - 55% | |||
| Personal Care in Pakistan is 55% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨250 (11元) | 30元 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨778 (33元) | 36元 | - 8% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,865 (79元) | 440元 | - 82% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨577 (24元) | 35元 | - 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨370 (16元) | 38元 | - 58% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨526 (22元) | 36元 | - 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨185 (8元) | 10元 | - 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨156 (7元) | 11元 | - 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨515 (22元) | 80元 | - 73% | |
| Entertainment | - 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Pakistan is 36% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨2,013 (85元) | 206元 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨1,512 (64元) | 98元 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨2,928 (124元) | 743元 | - 83% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨3,842 (162元) | 429元 | - 62% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨1,548 (65元) | 67元 | - 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨492 (21元) | 35元 | - 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨457 (19元) | 32元 | - 39% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨75,858 (3,207元) | 3,535元 | - 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨41 (1.75元) | 0.68元 | + 156% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨3,814 (161元) | 481元 | - 67% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨282 (12元) | 23元 | - 48% | |
| TOTAL | - 45% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 3,384 prices entered by 613 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 15, 2021.
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Cost of living in Pakistan is 45% cheaper than in China
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