Cost of living in Pakistan compared to Ecuador
Currency:
Food | - 44% | |||
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Food in Pakistan is 44% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
Pakistan | Ecuador | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨853 ($3.04) | $9 | - 65% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨1,049 ($3.74) | $7 | - 46% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨492 ($1.75) | $2.90 | - 39% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨185 ($0.66) | $1.07 | - 38% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨314 ($1.12) | $2.43 | - 54% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨168 ($0.60) | $1.14 | - 48% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨1,416 ($5.05) | $3.76 | + 34% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨317 ($1.13) | $1.96 | - 42% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨97 ($0.35) | $1.37 | - 75% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨506 ($1.80) | $1.75 | + 3% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨2,654 ($9) | $12 | - 20% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₨204 ($0.73) | $2.05 | - 65% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨193 ($0.69) | $1.09 | - 37% | |
Housing | - 33% | |||
Housing in Pakistan is 33% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
Pakistan | Ecuador | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨152,835 ($545) | $857 | - 36% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨91,231 ($325) | $451 | - 28% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨33,939 ($121) | $56 | + 115% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨75,769 ($270) | $518 | - 48% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨53,656 ($191) | $302 | - 37% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨20,047 ($71) | $52 | + 39% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨2,152 ($8) | $24 | - 68% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₨60,264 ($215) | $365 | - 41% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨26,966 ($96) | $151 | - 36% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨1,409 ($5.02) | $7 | - 32% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨2,151 ($8) | $9 | - 18% | |
Clothes | - 43% | |||
Clothes in Pakistan is 43% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
Pakistan | Ecuador | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨4,450 ($16) | $59 | - 73% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨8,668 ($31) | $38 | - 19% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨18,609 ($66) | $110 | - 40% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨7,339 ($26) | $107 | - 75% | |
Transportation | - 24% | |||
Transportation in Pakistan is 24% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
Pakistan | Ecuador | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨4,426,660 ($15,780) | $19,815 | - 20% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨277 ($0.99) | $0.90 | + 10% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨3,424 ($12) | $23 | - 46% | |
Personal Care | - 61% | |||
Personal Care in Pakistan is 61% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
Pakistan | Ecuador | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨606 ($2.16) | $5.73 | - 62% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨998 ($3.56) | $13 | - 73% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨2,526 ($9) | $42 | - 78% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨851 ($3.03) | $5.51 | - 45% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨669 ($2.39) | $3.76 | - 36% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨526 ($1.88) | $7 | - 73% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨209 ($0.74) | $2.45 | - 70% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨282 ($1.01) | $2.07 | - 51% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨2,238 ($8) | $12 | - 31% | |
Entertainment | - 62% | |||
Entertainment in Pakistan is 62% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
Pakistan | Ecuador | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨3,608 ($13) | $20 | - 35% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨1,829 ($7) | $12 | - 46% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨5,580 ($20) | $53 | - 63% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨6,757 ($24) | $44 | - 45% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨2,441 ($9) | $11 | - 17% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨794 ($2.83) | $4.12 | - 31% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨706 ($2.52) | $2.42 | + 4% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨72,434 ($258) | $847 | - 70% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨3.61 ($0.01) | $0.22 | - 94% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨2,832 ($10) | $48 | - 79% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨441 ($1.57) | $5.09 | - 69% | |
TOTAL | - 42% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,728 prices entered by 583 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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Cost of living in Pakistan is 42% cheaper than in Ecuador
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