Cost of living in Pakistan compared to India
Currency:
| Food | - 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Pakistan is 9% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Pakistan | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨972 (₨282) | ₨375 | - 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨1,004 (₨291) | ₨318 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨365 (₨106) | ₨166 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨170 (₨49) | ₨58 | - 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨285 (₨82) | ₨90 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨255 (₨74) | ₨39 | + 89% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨1,139 (₨330) | ₨238 | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨290 (₨84) | ₨154 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨117 (₨34) | ₨31 | + 10% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨549 (₨159) | ₨170 | - 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨2,784 (₨807) | ₨771 | + 5% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨289 (₨84) | ₨89 | - 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨191 (₨55) | ₨38 | + 47% | |
| Housing | - 11% | |||
| Housing in Pakistan is 11% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Pakistan | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨115,670 (₨33,510) | ₨40,749 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨70,950 (₨20,554) | ₨24,407 | - 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨25,995 (₨7,531) | ₨5,174 | + 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨59,502 (₨17,238) | ₨24,775 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨50,821 (₨14,723) | ₨15,144 | - 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨20,152 (₨5,838) | ₨5,976 | - 2% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨2,097 (₨607) | ₨665 | - 9% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨71,636 (₨20,753) | ₨30,250 | - 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨23,262 (₨6,739) | ₨11,999 | - 44% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨1,718 (₨498) | ₨535 | - 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨1,977 (₨573) | ₨428 | + 34% | |
| Clothes | - 35% | |||
| Clothes in Pakistan is 35% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Pakistan | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨3,426 (₨992) | ₨2,524 | - 61% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨6,254 (₨1,812) | ₨2,729 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨13,199 (₨3,824) | ₨4,298 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨8,569 (₨2,483) | ₨3,255 | - 24% | |
| Transportation | - 1% | |||
| Transportation in Pakistan is about the same as in India | ||||
| Pakistan | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨4,456,060 (₨1,290,925) | ₨1,331,740 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨270 (₨78) | ₨105 | - 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨4,626 (₨1,340) | ₨1,081 | + 24% | |
| Personal Care | - 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Pakistan is about the same as in India | ||||
| Pakistan | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨1,015 (₨294) | ₨141 | + 108% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨1,391 (₨403) | ₨276 | + 46% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨3,667 (₨1,062) | ₨905 | + 17% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨521 (₨151) | ₨396 | - 62% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨922 (₨267) | ₨223 | + 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨736 (₨213) | ₨281 | - 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨249 (₨72) | ₨167 | - 57% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨242 (₨70) | ₨98 | - 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨860 (₨249) | ₨306 | - 19% | |
| Entertainment | - 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Pakistan is 25% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Pakistan | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨3,545 (₨1,027) | ₨1,449 | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨2,089 (₨605) | ₨600 | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨2,959 (₨857) | ₨1,479 | - 42% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨7,109 (₨2,059) | ₨1,867 | + 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨880 (₨255) | ₨756 | - 66% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨669 (₨194) | ₨220 | - 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨745 (₨216) | ₨182 | + 18% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨119,622 (₨34,655) | ₨51,617 | - 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨3.79 (₨1.10) | ₨1.39 | - 21% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨3,764 (₨1,090) | ₨1,612 | - 32% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨415 (₨120) | ₨271 | - 56% | |
| TOTAL | - 11% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 9,546 prices entered by 1,671 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 28, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Pakistan is 11% cheaper than in India
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