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Cost of living in Pakistan compared to China
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| Food | - 32% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Pakistan is 32% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨582 (28元) | 48元 | - 42% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨696 (33元) | 34元 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨215 (10元) | 14元 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨107 (5.13元) | 14元 | - 65% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨124 (5.92元) | 15元 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨93 (4.45元) | 8元 | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨621 (30元) | 61元 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨160 (8元) | 13元 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨41 (1.95元) | 6元 | - 68% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨282 (13元) | 5.64元 | + 139% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨3,029 (145元) | 112元 | + 29% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨120 (5.72元) | 7元 | - 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨60 (2.85元) | 11元 | - 75% | |
| Housing | - 46% | |||
| Housing in Pakistan is 46% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨56,087 (2,677元) | 8,932元 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨35,662 (1,702元) | 4,292元 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨8,088 (386元) | 423元 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨45,170 (2,156元) | 5,129元 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨28,565 (1,364元) | 3,286元 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨6,373 (304元) | 281元 | + 8% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨2,677 (128元) | 88元 | + 45% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨38,364 (1,831元) | 2,046元 | - 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨11,768 (562元) | 714元 | - 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨507 (24元) | 36元 | - 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨1,170 (56元) | 40元 | + 41% | |
| Clothes | - 48% | |||
| Clothes in Pakistan is 48% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,502 (119元) | 525元 | - 77% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨3,956 (189元) | 281元 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨6,582 (314元) | 629元 | - 50% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨5,545 (265元) | 675元 | - 61% | |
| Transportation | - 23% | |||
| Transportation in Pakistan is 23% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨2,197,280 (104,890元) | 143,741元 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨94 (4.50元) | 7元 | - 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨2,657 (127元) | 150元 | - 16% | |
| Personal Care | - 51% | |||
| Personal Care in Pakistan is 51% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨253 (12元) | 28元 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨800 (38元) | 33元 | + 16% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨2,280 (109元) | 249元 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨524 (25元) | 31元 | - 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨279 (13元) | 39元 | - 66% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨341 (16元) | 36元 | - 55% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨160 (8元) | 10元 | - 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨103 (4.91元) | 14元 | - 65% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨510 (24元) | 56元 | - 56% | |
| Entertainment | - 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Pakistan is 31% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,501 (72元) | 155元 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨1,147 (55元) | 89元 | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨4,052 (193元) | 951元 | - 80% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨3,180 (152元) | 386元 | - 61% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨1,351 (64元) | 59元 | + 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨474 (23元) | 34元 | - 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨556 (27元) | 30元 | - 12% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨58,419 (2,789元) | 3,237元 | - 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨29 (1.37元) | 1.04元 | + 32% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨3,980 (190元) | 297元 | - 36% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨305 (15元) | 21元 | - 31% | |
| TOTAL | - 36% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 21, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Pakistan is 36% cheaper than in China
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