- Cost of Living
- Pakistan
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in Pakistan compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Pakistan is 39% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨559 (28元) | 53元 | - 48% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨610 (30元) | 34元 | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨222 (11元) | 15元 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨108 (5.39元) | 15元 | - 65% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨121 (6元) | 16元 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨80 (3.98元) | 8元 | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨439 (22元) | 61元 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨154 (8元) | 13元 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨40 (1.97元) | 7元 | - 70% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨293 (15元) | 5.78元 | + 152% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨2,141 (106元) | 111元 | - 5% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨117 (5.83元) | 8元 | - 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨56 (2.77元) | 12元 | - 78% | |
| Housing | - 50% | |||
| Housing in Pakistan is 50% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨57,192 (2,843元) | 9,859元 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨36,148 (1,797元) | 4,468元 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨8,238 (410元) | 446元 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨44,615 (2,218元) | 5,638元 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨25,516 (1,269元) | 3,578元 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨6,795 (338元) | 325元 | + 4% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨2,646 (132元) | 86元 | + 53% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨39,967 (1,987元) | 2,229元 | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨11,006 (547元) | 670元 | - 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨499 (25元) | 40元 | - 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨939 (47元) | 38元 | + 22% | |
| Clothes | - 46% | |||
| Clothes in Pakistan is 46% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,600 (129元) | 558元 | - 77% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨4,026 (200元) | 270元 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨6,156 (306元) | 607元 | - 50% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨5,351 (266元) | 685元 | - 61% | |
| Transportation | - 28% | |||
| Transportation in Pakistan is 28% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,833,160 (91,135元) | 143,984元 | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨90 (4.47元) | 7元 | - 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨2,481 (123元) | 152元 | - 19% | |
| Personal Care | - 58% | |||
| Personal Care in Pakistan is 58% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨227 (11元) | 27元 | - 58% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨652 (32元) | 34元 | - 4% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨2,133 (106元) | 456元 | - 77% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨444 (22元) | 28元 | - 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨275 (14元) | 37元 | - 63% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨340 (17元) | 37元 | - 54% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨142 (7元) | 10元 | - 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨109 (5.40元) | 14元 | - 61% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨637 (32元) | 63元 | - 50% | |
| Entertainment | - 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Pakistan is 34% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,494 (74元) | 155元 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨1,128 (56元) | 87元 | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨3,688 (183元) | 749元 | - 76% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨3,101 (154元) | 368元 | - 58% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨526 (26元) | 60元 | - 56% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨392 (19元) | 34元 | - 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨548 (27元) | 34元 | - 20% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨54,726 (2,721元) | 3,274元 | - 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨26 (1.31元) | 1.00元 | + 30% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨4,025 (200元) | 300元 | - 33% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨185 (9元) | 20元 | - 55% | |
| TOTAL | - 41% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 11, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Pakistan is 41% cheaper than in China
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