Cost of living in Pakistan compared to Iran
Currency:
Food | - 91% | |||
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Food in Pakistan is 91% cheaper than in Iran | ||||
Pakistan | Iran | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨853 (﷼ 127,779) | ﷼ 2,425,480 | - 95% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨1,049 (﷼ 157,174) | ﷼ 2,636,560 | - 94% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨492 (﷼ 73,735) | ﷼ 962,120 | - 92% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨185 (﷼ 27,776) | ﷼ 325,153 | - 91% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨314 (﷼ 47,123) | ﷼ 685,540 | - 93% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨168 (﷼ 25,160) | ﷼ 294,916 | - 91% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨1,416 (﷼ 212,236) | ﷼ 937,877 | - 77% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨317 (﷼ 47,485) | ﷼ 456,200 | - 90% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨97 (﷼ 14,505) | ﷼ 214,507 | - 93% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨506 (﷼ 75,829) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨2,654 (﷼ 397,663) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₨204 (﷼ 30,512) | ﷼ 358,063 | - 91% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨193 (﷼ 28,870) | ﷼ 125,434 | - 77% | |
Housing | - 93% | |||
Housing in Pakistan is 93% cheaper than in Iran | ||||
Pakistan | Iran | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨152,835 (﷼ 22,901,741) | ﷼ 348,896,000 | - 93% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨91,231 (﷼ 13,670,587) | ﷼ 192,000,000 | - 93% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨33,939 (﷼ 5,085,585) | ﷼ 46,610,800 | - 89% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨75,769 (﷼ 11,353,620) | ﷼ 259,095,000 | - 96% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨53,656 (﷼ 8,040,132) | ﷼ 167,809,000 | - 95% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨20,047 (﷼ 3,003,981) | ﷼ 28,887,100 | - 90% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨2,152 (﷼ 322,411) | ﷼ 2,388,580 | - 87% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₨60,264 (﷼ 9,030,375) | ﷼ 145,035,000 | - 94% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨26,966 (﷼ 4,040,767) | ﷼ 140,280,000 | - 97% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨1,409 (﷼ 211,073) | ﷼ 1,853,050 | - 89% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨2,151 (﷼ 322,360) | ﷼ 1,188,560 | - 73% | |
Clothes | - 95% | |||
Clothes in Pakistan is 95% cheaper than in Iran | ||||
Pakistan | Iran | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨4,450 (﷼ 666,827) | ﷼ 16,511,000 | - 96% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨8,668 (﷼ 1,298,927) | ﷼ 21,931,200 | - 94% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨18,609 (﷼ 2,788,547) | ﷼ 61,551,600 | - 95% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨7,339 (﷼ 1,099,750) | ﷼ 29,525,800 | - 96% | |
Transportation | - 92% | |||
Transportation in Pakistan is 92% cheaper than in Iran | ||||
Pakistan | Iran | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨4,426,660 (﷼ 663,318,087) | ﷼ 19,720,800,000 | - 97% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨277 (﷼ 41,443) | ﷼ 29,904 | + 39% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨3,424 (﷼ 513,007) | ﷼ 5,263,230 | - 90% | |
Personal Care | - 94% | |||
Personal Care in Pakistan is 94% cheaper than in Iran | ||||
Pakistan | Iran | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨606 (﷼ 90,766) | ﷼ 1,663,600 | - 95% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨998 (﷼ 149,612) | ﷼ 1,988,630 | - 92% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨2,526 (﷼ 378,522) | ﷼ 4,000,000 | - 91% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨851 (﷼ 127,465) | ﷼ 1,655,540 | - 92% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨669 (﷼ 100,311) | ﷼ 2,066,400 | - 95% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨526 (﷼ 78,889) | ﷼ 713,362 | - 89% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨209 (﷼ 31,257) | ﷼ 736,864 | - 96% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨282 (﷼ 42,299) | ﷼ 804,447 | - 95% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨2,238 (﷼ 335,284) | ﷼ 1,322,090 | - 75% | |
Entertainment | - 93% | |||
Entertainment in Pakistan is 93% cheaper than in Iran | ||||
Pakistan | Iran | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨3,608 (﷼ 540,700) | ﷼ 5,403,060 | - 90% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨1,829 (﷼ 274,079) | ﷼ 1,272,100 | - 78% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨5,580 (﷼ 836,212) | ﷼ 8,472,430 | - 90% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨6,757 (﷼ 1,012,553) | ﷼ 11,254,100 | - 91% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨2,441 (﷼ 365,757) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨794 (﷼ 119,010) | ﷼ 894,748 | - 87% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨706 (﷼ 105,837) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨72,434 (﷼ 10,853,973) | ﷼ 375,807,000 | - 97% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨3.61 (﷼ 541) | ﷼ 19,460 | - 97% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨2,832 (﷼ 424,334) | ﷼ 11,150,900 | - 96% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨441 (﷼ 66,029) | ﷼ 1,467,460 | - 96% | |
TOTAL | - 93% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,402 prices entered by 527 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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IRR
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Cost of living in Pakistan is 93% cheaper than in Iran
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