Cost of living in Pakistan compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Pakistan is 35% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Pakistan | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨733 (19元) | 36元 | - 48% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨1,127 (29元) | 37元 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨522 (13元) | 13元 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨208 (5.29元) | 15元 | - 64% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨321 (8元) | 15元 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨151 (3.86元) | 11元 | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨1,085 (28元) | 51元 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨315 (8元) | 15元 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨92 (2.34元) | 7元 | - 64% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨631 (16元) | 6元 | + 159% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨2,419 (62元) | 89元 | - 30% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨254 (6元) | 8元 | - 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨145 (3.70元) | 12元 | - 69% | |
| Housing | - 60% | |||
| Housing in Pakistan is 60% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Pakistan | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨148,435 (3,782元) | 15,701元 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨80,959 (2,063元) | 7,613元 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨28,403 (724元) | 474元 | + 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨78,848 (2,009元) | 6,823元 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨49,088 (1,251元) | 3,937元 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨20,612 (525元) | 313元 | + 68% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨2,378 (61元) | 101元 | - 40% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨66,138 (1,685元) | 1,340元 | + 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨30,635 (781元) | 542元 | + 44% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨1,334 (34元) | 35元 | - 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨2,564 (65元) | 48元 | + 36% | |
| Clothes | - 36% | |||
| Clothes in Pakistan is 36% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Pakistan | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨3,990 (102元) | 415元 | - 76% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨9,761 (249元) | 280元 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨15,603 (398元) | 574元 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨10,887 (277元) | 717元 | - 61% | |
| Transportation | - 43% | |||
| Transportation in Pakistan is 43% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Pakistan | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨4,397,740 (112,049元) | 152,522元 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨285 (7元) | 8元 | - 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨3,201 (82元) | 245元 | - 67% | |
| Personal Care | - 56% | |||
| Personal Care in Pakistan is 56% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Pakistan | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨266 (7元) | 41元 | - 83% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨697 (18元) | 45元 | - 61% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨3,732 (95元) | 111元 | - 14% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨812 (21元) | 47元 | - 56% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨616 (16元) | 44元 | - 64% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨589 (15元) | 32元 | - 53% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨379 (10元) | 9元 | + 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨260 (7元) | 12元 | - 45% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨697 (18元) | 79元 | - 78% | |
| Entertainment | + 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Pakistan is 43% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Pakistan | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨3,554 (91元) | 225元 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨1,717 (44元) | 110元 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨6,844 (174元) | 481元 | - 64% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨7,013 (179元) | 253元 | - 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨2,877 (73元) | 74元 | - 0% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨562 (14元) | 27元 | - 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨912 (23元) | 12元 | + 88% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨70,829 (1,805元) | 3,708元 | - 51% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨255 (6元) | 1.19元 | + 446% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨4,288 (109元) | 411元 | - 73% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨448 (11元) | 25元 | - 55% | |
| TOTAL | - 32% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 2,301 prices entered by 430 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 06, 2024.
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Cost of living in Pakistan is 32% cheaper than in China
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