Cost of living in Pakistan compared to Italy
Currency:
Food | - 66% | |||
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Food in Pakistan is 66% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
Pakistan | Italy | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨853 (€2.80) | €17 | - 83% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨1,049 (€3.45) | €10 | - 66% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨492 (€1.62) | €5.52 | - 71% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨185 (€0.61) | €1.48 | - 59% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨314 (€1.03) | €3.71 | - 72% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨168 (€0.55) | €3.03 | - 82% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨1,416 (€4.66) | €7 | - 37% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨317 (€1.04) | €2.27 | - 54% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨97 (€0.32) | €1.75 | - 82% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨506 (€1.66) | €1.56 | + 7% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨2,654 (€9) | €7 | + 33% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₨204 (€0.67) | €2.30 | - 71% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨193 (€0.63) | €1.74 | - 64% | |
Housing | - 69% | |||
Housing in Pakistan is 69% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
Pakistan | Italy | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨152,835 (€502) | €1,937 | - 74% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨91,231 (€300) | €1,271 | - 76% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨33,939 (€112) | €198 | - 44% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨75,769 (€249) | €1,175 | - 79% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨53,656 (€176) | €797 | - 78% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨20,047 (€66) | €130 | - 49% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨2,152 (€7) | €26 | - 73% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₨60,264 (€198) | €335 | - 41% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨26,966 (€89) | €132 | - 33% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨1,409 (€4.63) | €7 | - 35% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨2,151 (€7) | €11 | - 35% | |
Clothes | - 47% | |||
Clothes in Pakistan is 47% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
Pakistan | Italy | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨4,450 (€15) | €77 | - 81% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨8,668 (€28) | €34 | - 16% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨18,609 (€61) | €90 | - 32% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨7,339 (€24) | €117 | - 79% | |
Transportation | - 57% | |||
Transportation in Pakistan is 57% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
Pakistan | Italy | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨4,426,660 (€14,550) | €30,879 | - 53% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨277 (€0.91) | €1.84 | - 51% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨3,424 (€11) | €37 | - 70% | |
Personal Care | - 73% | |||
Personal Care in Pakistan is 73% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
Pakistan | Italy | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨606 (€1.99) | €10 | - 80% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨998 (€3.28) | €10 | - 66% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨2,526 (€8) | €105 | - 92% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨851 (€2.80) | €6 | - 56% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨669 (€2.20) | €4.20 | - 48% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨526 (€1.73) | €3.51 | - 51% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨209 (€0.69) | €3.36 | - 80% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨282 (€0.93) | €2.90 | - 68% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨2,238 (€7) | €20 | - 63% | |
Entertainment | - 75% | |||
Entertainment in Pakistan is 75% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
Pakistan | Italy | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨3,608 (€12) | €39 | - 70% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨1,829 (€6) | €19 | - 69% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨5,580 (€18) | €78 | - 76% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨6,757 (€22) | €75 | - 70% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨2,441 (€8) | €10 | - 16% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨794 (€2.61) | €1.81 | + 44% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨706 (€2.32) | €5.39 | - 57% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨72,434 (€238) | €830 | - 71% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨3.61 (€0.01) | €0.34 | - 97% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨2,832 (€9) | €56 | - 83% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨441 (€1.45) | €6 | - 76% | |
TOTAL | - 67% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,906 prices entered by 649 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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Cost of living in Pakistan is 67% cheaper than in Italy
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