Cost of living in Pakistan compared to Colombia
Currency:
Food | - 42% | |||
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Food in Pakistan is 42% cheaper than in Colombia | ||||
Pakistan | Colombia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨853 (COL$11,824) | COL$35,926 | - 67% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨1,049 (COL$14,544) | COL$26,648 | - 45% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨492 (COL$6,823) | COL$10,705 | - 36% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨185 (COL$2,570) | COL$4,545 | - 43% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨314 (COL$4,360) | COL$9,776 | - 55% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨168 (COL$2,328) | COL$4,171 | - 44% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨1,416 (COL$19,639) | COL$12,479 | + 57% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨317 (COL$4,394) | COL$9,405 | - 53% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨97 (COL$1,342) | COL$3,552 | - 62% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨506 (COL$7,017) | COL$4,084 | + 72% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨2,654 (COL$36,797) | COL$47,778 | - 23% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₨204 (COL$2,823) | COL$6,561 | - 57% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨193 (COL$2,671) | COL$3,694 | - 28% | |
Housing | - 27% | |||
Housing in Pakistan is 27% cheaper than in Colombia | ||||
Pakistan | Colombia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨152,835 (COL$2,119,170) | COL$3,431,470 | - 38% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨91,231 (COL$1,264,982) | COL$1,816,540 | - 30% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨33,939 (COL$470,585) | COL$334,934 | + 41% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨75,769 (COL$1,050,586) | COL$1,939,220 | - 46% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨53,656 (COL$743,979) | COL$1,047,990 | - 29% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨20,047 (COL$277,968) | COL$234,976 | + 18% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨2,152 (COL$29,834) | COL$74,151 | - 60% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₨60,264 (COL$835,609) | COL$1,386,040 | - 40% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨26,966 (COL$373,905) | COL$444,453 | - 16% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨1,409 (COL$19,531) | COL$21,857 | - 11% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨2,151 (COL$29,829) | COL$14,400 | + 107% | |
Clothes | - 35% | |||
Clothes in Pakistan is 35% cheaper than in Colombia | ||||
Pakistan | Colombia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨4,450 (COL$61,704) | COL$205,158 | - 70% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨8,668 (COL$120,194) | COL$139,363 | - 14% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨18,609 (COL$258,033) | COL$358,761 | - 28% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨7,339 (COL$101,763) | COL$301,004 | - 66% | |
Transportation | - 43% | |||
Transportation in Pakistan is 43% cheaper than in Colombia | ||||
Pakistan | Colombia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨4,426,660 (COL$61,378,897) | COL$73,975,400 | - 17% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨277 (COL$3,835) | COL$4,009 | - 4% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨3,424 (COL$47,470) | COL$147,580 | - 68% | |
Personal Care | - 51% | |||
Personal Care in Pakistan is 51% cheaper than in Colombia | ||||
Pakistan | Colombia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨606 (COL$8,399) | COL$21,178 | - 60% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨998 (COL$13,844) | COL$27,786 | - 50% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨2,526 (COL$35,026) | COL$120,452 | - 71% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨851 (COL$11,795) | COL$24,902 | - 53% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨669 (COL$9,282) | COL$14,232 | - 35% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨526 (COL$7,300) | COL$19,846 | - 63% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨209 (COL$2,892) | COL$8,145 | - 64% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨282 (COL$3,914) | COL$6,086 | - 36% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨2,238 (COL$31,025) | COL$32,498 | - 5% | |
Entertainment | - 36% | |||
Entertainment in Pakistan is 36% cheaper than in Colombia | ||||
Pakistan | Colombia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨3,608 (COL$50,033) | COL$51,543 | - 3% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨1,829 (COL$25,361) | COL$30,038 | - 16% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨5,580 (COL$77,377) | COL$134,433 | - 42% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨6,757 (COL$93,695) | COL$125,396 | - 25% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨2,441 (COL$33,845) | COL$33,247 | + 2% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨794 (COL$11,012) | COL$10,735 | + 3% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨706 (COL$9,793) | COL$5,952 | + 65% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨72,434 (COL$1,004,352) | COL$2,545,900 | - 61% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨3.61 (COL$50) | COL$203 | - 75% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨2,832 (COL$39,265) | COL$112,857 | - 65% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨441 (COL$6,110) | COL$9,009 | - 32% | |
TOTAL | - 39% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 7,745 prices entered by 1,231 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Pakistan is 39% cheaper than in Colombia
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