Cost of living in Pakistan compared to India
Currency:
Food | - 13% | |||
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Food in Pakistan is 13% cheaper than in India | ||||
Pakistan | India | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨853 (₨253) | ₨417 | - 39% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨1,049 (₨312) | ₨340 | - 8% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨492 (₨146) | ₨168 | - 13% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨185 (₨55) | ₨60 | - 8% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨314 (₨93) | ₨87 | + 7% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨168 (₨50) | ₨47 | + 5% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨1,416 (₨421) | ₨243 | + 73% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨317 (₨94) | ₨182 | - 48% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨97 (₨29) | ₨32 | - 9% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨506 (₨150) | ₨155 | - 3% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨2,654 (₨789) | ₨912 | - 14% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₨204 (₨61) | ₨88 | - 31% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨193 (₨57) | ₨39 | + 46% | |
Housing | + 5% | |||
Housing in Pakistan is 5% more expensive than in India | ||||
Pakistan | India | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨152,835 (₨45,427) | ₨46,457 | - 2% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨91,231 (₨27,116) | ₨26,696 | + 2% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨33,939 (₨10,088) | ₨4,673 | + 116% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨75,769 (₨22,520) | ₨26,601 | - 15% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨53,656 (₨15,948) | ₨14,895 | + 7% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨20,047 (₨5,959) | ₨4,065 | + 47% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨2,152 (₨640) | ₨595 | + 8% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₨60,264 (₨17,912) | ₨29,913 | - 40% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨26,966 (₨8,015) | ₨10,503 | - 24% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨1,409 (₨419) | ₨455 | - 8% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨2,151 (₨639) | ₨647 | - 1% | |
Clothes | - 13% | |||
Clothes in Pakistan is 13% cheaper than in India | ||||
Pakistan | India | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨4,450 (₨1,323) | ₨2,412 | - 45% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨8,668 (₨2,576) | ₨2,912 | - 12% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨18,609 (₨5,531) | ₨4,109 | + 35% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨7,339 (₨2,181) | ₨2,950 | - 26% | |
Transportation | - 17% | |||
Transportation in Pakistan is 17% cheaper than in India | ||||
Pakistan | India | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨4,426,660 (₨1,315,723) | ₨1,910,150 | - 31% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨277 (₨82) | ₨102 | - 20% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨3,424 (₨1,018) | ₨1,062 | - 4% | |
Personal Care | - 14% | |||
Personal Care in Pakistan is 14% cheaper than in India | ||||
Pakistan | India | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨606 (₨180) | ₨140 | + 29% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨998 (₨297) | ₨241 | + 23% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨2,526 (₨751) | ₨953 | - 21% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨851 (₨253) | ₨386 | - 35% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨669 (₨199) | ₨200 | - 0% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨526 (₨156) | ₨294 | - 47% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨209 (₨62) | ₨155 | - 60% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨282 (₨84) | ₨86 | - 2% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨2,238 (₨665) | ₨275 | + 142% | |
Entertainment | - 28% | |||
Entertainment in Pakistan is 28% cheaper than in India | ||||
Pakistan | India | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨3,608 (₨1,073) | ₨1,451 | - 26% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨1,829 (₨544) | ₨688 | - 21% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨5,580 (₨1,659) | ₨1,587 | + 4% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨6,757 (₨2,008) | ₨2,125 | - 5% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨2,441 (₨725) | ₨625 | + 16% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨794 (₨236) | ₨191 | + 23% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨706 (₨210) | ₨188 | + 11% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨72,434 (₨21,529) | ₨47,373 | - 55% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨3.61 (₨1.07) | ₨1.67 | - 36% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨2,832 (₨842) | ₨1,611 | - 48% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨441 (₨131) | ₨289 | - 55% | |
TOTAL | - 13% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 8,849 prices entered by 1,491 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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Cost of living in Pakistan is 13% cheaper than in India
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