Cost of living in Pakistan compared to Hungary
Currency:
Food | - 45% | |||
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Food in Pakistan is 45% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
Pakistan | Hungary | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨853 (1,103 Ft) | 3,413 Ft | - 68% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨1,049 (1,357 Ft) | 2,497 Ft | - 46% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨492 (637 Ft) | 969 Ft | - 34% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨185 (240 Ft) | 420 Ft | - 43% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨314 (407 Ft) | 1,142 Ft | - 64% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨168 (217 Ft) | 1,245 Ft | - 83% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨1,416 (1,832 Ft) | 2,136 Ft | - 14% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨317 (410 Ft) | 543 Ft | - 24% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨97 (125 Ft) | 400 Ft | - 69% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨506 (655 Ft) | 367 Ft | + 79% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨2,654 (3,433 Ft) | 2,127 Ft | + 61% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₨204 (263 Ft) | 638 Ft | - 59% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨193 (249 Ft) | 394 Ft | - 37% | |
Housing | - 44% | |||
Housing in Pakistan is 44% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
Pakistan | Hungary | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨152,835 (197,735 Ft) | 346,882 Ft | - 43% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨91,231 (118,033 Ft) | 255,163 Ft | - 54% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨33,939 (43,909 Ft) | 54,044 Ft | - 19% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨75,769 (98,028 Ft) | 215,230 Ft | - 54% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨53,656 (69,419 Ft) | 200,626 Ft | - 65% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨20,047 (25,937 Ft) | 33,551 Ft | - 23% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨2,152 (2,784 Ft) | 5,316 Ft | - 48% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₨60,264 (77,969 Ft) | 126,233 Ft | - 38% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨26,966 (34,888 Ft) | 37,403 Ft | - 7% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨1,409 (1,822 Ft) | 4,900 Ft | - 63% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨2,151 (2,783 Ft) | 3,830 Ft | - 27% | |
Clothes | - 41% | |||
Clothes in Pakistan is 41% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
Pakistan | Hungary | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨4,450 (5,757 Ft) | 27,804 Ft | - 79% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨8,668 (11,215 Ft) | 12,238 Ft | - 8% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨18,609 (24,077 Ft) | 29,735 Ft | - 19% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨7,339 (9,495 Ft) | 37,726 Ft | - 75% | |
Transportation | - 44% | |||
Transportation in Pakistan is 44% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
Pakistan | Hungary | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨4,426,660 (5,727,142 Ft) | 10,249,600 Ft | - 44% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨277 (358 Ft) | 622 Ft | - 42% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨3,424 (4,429 Ft) | 9,647 Ft | - 54% | |
Personal Care | - 61% | |||
Personal Care in Pakistan is 61% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
Pakistan | Hungary | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨606 (784 Ft) | 3,160 Ft | - 75% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨998 (1,292 Ft) | 4,214 Ft | - 69% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨2,526 (3,268 Ft) | 20,303 Ft | - 84% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨851 (1,101 Ft) | 2,403 Ft | - 54% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨669 (866 Ft) | 1,128 Ft | - 23% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨526 (681 Ft) | 1,229 Ft | - 45% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨209 (270 Ft) | 850 Ft | - 68% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨282 (365 Ft) | 1,147 Ft | - 68% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨2,238 (2,895 Ft) | 4,753 Ft | - 39% | |
Entertainment | - 55% | |||
Entertainment in Pakistan is 55% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
Pakistan | Hungary | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨3,608 (4,668 Ft) | 10,182 Ft | - 54% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨1,829 (2,366 Ft) | 5,014 Ft | - 53% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨5,580 (7,220 Ft) | 16,653 Ft | - 57% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨6,757 (8,742 Ft) | 16,679 Ft | - 48% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨2,441 (3,158 Ft) | 2,589 Ft | + 22% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨794 (1,028 Ft) | 816 Ft | + 26% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨706 (914 Ft) | 806 Ft | + 13% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨72,434 (93,714 Ft) | 246,317 Ft | - 62% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨3.61 (5 Ft) | 30 Ft | - 85% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨2,832 (3,664 Ft) | 18,268 Ft | - 80% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨441 (570 Ft) | 2,082 Ft | - 73% | |
TOTAL | - 48% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,992 prices entered by 543 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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Cost of living in Pakistan is 48% cheaper than in Hungary
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