Cost of living in Pakistan compared to Israel
Currency:
Food | - 68% | |||
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Food in Pakistan is 68% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
Pakistan | Israel | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨853 (11 ₪) | 73 ₪ | - 85% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨1,049 (14 ₪) | 48 ₪ | - 71% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨492 (6 ₪) | 20 ₪ | - 67% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨185 (2.42 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 65% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨314 (4.10 ₪) | 15 ₪ | - 73% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨168 (2.19 ₪) | 6 ₪ | - 65% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨1,416 (18 ₪) | 28 ₪ | - 33% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨317 (4.13 ₪) | 11 ₪ | - 62% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨97 (1.26 ₪) | 6 ₪ | - 79% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨506 (7 ₪) | 11 ₪ | - 41% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨2,654 (35 ₪) | 57 ₪ | - 39% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₨204 (2.66 ₪) | 11 ₪ | - 76% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨193 (2.51 ₪) | 5.56 ₪ | - 55% | |
Housing | - 70% | |||
Housing in Pakistan is 70% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
Pakistan | Israel | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨152,835 (1,993 ₪) | 8,874 ₪ | - 78% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨91,231 (1,190 ₪) | 5,973 ₪ | - 80% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨33,939 (443 ₪) | 675 ₪ | - 34% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨75,769 (988 ₪) | 4,017 ₪ | - 75% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨53,656 (700 ₪) | 2,710 ₪ | - 74% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨20,047 (261 ₪) | 360 ₪ | - 27% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨2,152 (28 ₪) | 92 ₪ | - 69% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₨60,264 (786 ₪) | 1,354 ₪ | - 42% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨26,966 (352 ₪) | 538 ₪ | - 35% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨1,409 (18 ₪) | 27 ₪ | - 33% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨2,151 (28 ₪) | 58 ₪ | - 51% | |
Clothes | - 57% | |||
Clothes in Pakistan is 57% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
Pakistan | Israel | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨4,450 (58 ₪) | 296 ₪ | - 80% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨8,668 (113 ₪) | 195 ₪ | - 42% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨18,609 (243 ₪) | 473 ₪ | - 49% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨7,339 (96 ₪) | 486 ₪ | - 80% | |
Transportation | - 66% | |||
Transportation in Pakistan is 66% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
Pakistan | Israel | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨4,426,660 (57,722 ₪) | 143,030 ₪ | - 60% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨277 (3.61 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 49% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨3,424 (45 ₪) | 224 ₪ | - 80% | |
Personal Care | - 73% | |||
Personal Care in Pakistan is 73% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
Pakistan | Israel | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨606 (8 ₪) | 22 ₪ | - 64% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨998 (13 ₪) | 26 ₪ | - 50% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨2,526 (33 ₪) | 585 ₪ | - 94% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨851 (11 ₪) | 22 ₪ | - 50% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨669 (9 ₪) | 17 ₪ | - 49% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨526 (7 ₪) | 14 ₪ | - 51% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨209 (2.72 ₪) | 5.97 ₪ | - 54% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨282 (3.68 ₪) | 16 ₪ | - 77% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨2,238 (29 ₪) | 64 ₪ | - 54% | |
Entertainment | - 72% | |||
Entertainment in Pakistan is 72% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
Pakistan | Israel | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨3,608 (47 ₪) | 159 ₪ | - 70% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨1,829 (24 ₪) | 86 ₪ | - 72% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨5,580 (73 ₪) | 234 ₪ | - 69% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨6,757 (88 ₪) | 329 ₪ | - 73% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨2,441 (32 ₪) | 52 ₪ | - 39% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨794 (10 ₪) | 15 ₪ | - 32% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨706 (9 ₪) | 32 ₪ | - 71% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨72,434 (945 ₪) | 2,846 ₪ | - 67% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨3.61 (0.05 ₪) | 0.33 ₪ | - 86% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨2,832 (37 ₪) | 249 ₪ | - 85% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨441 (5.75 ₪) | 35 ₪ | - 83% | |
TOTAL | - 69% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,143 prices entered by 505 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Pakistan is 69% cheaper than in Israel
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