Cost of living in Pakistan compared to Iceland
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Food | - 83% | |||
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Food in Pakistan is 83% cheaper than in Iceland | ||||
Pakistan | Iceland | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨853 (418 kr) | 5,459 kr | - 92% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨1,049 (514 kr) | 2,999 kr | - 83% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨492 (241 kr) | 1,493 kr | - 84% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨185 (91 kr) | 236 kr | - 62% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨314 (154 kr) | 1,045 kr | - 85% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨168 (82 kr) | 666 kr | - 88% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨1,416 (694 kr) | 1,713 kr | - 59% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨317 (155 kr) | 399 kr | - 61% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨97 (47 kr) | 468 kr | - 90% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨506 (248 kr) | 699 kr | - 65% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨2,654 (1,300 kr) | 3,728 kr | - 65% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₨204 (100 kr) | 396 kr | - 75% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨193 (94 kr) | 589 kr | - 84% | |
Housing | - 87% | |||
Housing in Pakistan is 87% cheaper than in Iceland | ||||
Pakistan | Iceland | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨152,835 (74,868 kr) | 337,107 kr | - 78% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨91,231 (44,690 kr) | 238,569 kr | - 81% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨33,939 (16,625 kr) | 222,135 kr | - 93% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨75,769 (37,116 kr) | 246,021 kr | - 85% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨53,656 (26,284 kr) | 155,625 kr | - 83% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨20,047 (9,820 kr) | 62,145 kr | - 84% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨2,152 (1,054 kr) | 21,072 kr | - 95% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₨60,264 (29,521 kr) | 150,515 kr | - 80% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨26,966 (13,210 kr) | 24,394 kr | - 46% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨1,409 (690 kr) | 3,236 kr | - 79% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨2,151 (1,054 kr) | 7,154 kr | - 85% | |
Clothes | - 79% | |||
Clothes in Pakistan is 79% cheaper than in Iceland | ||||
Pakistan | Iceland | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨4,450 (2,180 kr) | 16,280 kr | - 87% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨8,668 (4,246 kr) | 18,714 kr | - 77% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨18,609 (9,116 kr) | 26,530 kr | - 66% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨7,339 (3,595 kr) | 35,893 kr | - 90% | |
Transportation | - 78% | |||
Transportation in Pakistan is 78% cheaper than in Iceland | ||||
Pakistan | Iceland | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨4,426,660 (2,168,448 kr) | 6,086,940 kr | - 64% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨277 (135 kr) | 313 kr | - 57% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨3,424 (1,677 kr) | 16,297 kr | - 90% | |
Personal Care | - 82% | |||
Personal Care in Pakistan is 82% cheaper than in Iceland | ||||
Pakistan | Iceland | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨606 (297 kr) | 2,500 kr | - 88% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨998 (489 kr) | 3,085 kr | - 84% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨2,526 (1,237 kr) | 19,528 kr | - 94% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨851 (417 kr) | 750 kr | - 44% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨669 (328 kr) | 665 kr | - 51% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨526 (258 kr) | 948 kr | - 73% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨209 (102 kr) | 863 kr | - 88% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨282 (138 kr) | 577 kr | - 76% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨2,238 (1,096 kr) | 6,596 kr | - 83% | |
Entertainment | - 80% | |||
Entertainment in Pakistan is 80% cheaper than in Iceland | ||||
Pakistan | Iceland | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨3,608 (1,768 kr) | 12,694 kr | - 86% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨1,829 (896 kr) | 5,796 kr | - 85% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨5,580 (2,734 kr) | 17,961 kr | - 85% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨6,757 (3,310 kr) | 18,942 kr | - 83% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨2,441 (1,196 kr) | 3,082 kr | - 61% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨794 (389 kr) | 697 kr | - 44% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨706 (346 kr) | 1,183 kr | - 71% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨72,434 (35,483 kr) | 179,000 kr | - 80% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨3.61 (2 kr) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨2,832 (1,387 kr) | 38,993 kr | - 96% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨441 (216 kr) | 1,775 kr | - 88% | |
TOTAL | - 82% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,668 prices entered by 474 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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Cost of living in Pakistan is 82% cheaper than in Iceland
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