Cost of living in Pakistan compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 48% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Pakistan is 48% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Pakistan | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨750 (¥403) | ¥1,031 | - 61% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨1,088 (¥584) | ¥790 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨528 (¥284) | ¥518 | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨214 (¥115) | ¥219 | - 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨321 (¥172) | ¥311 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨149 (¥80) | ¥564 | - 86% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨1,081 (¥580) | ¥1,287 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨322 (¥173) | ¥611 | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨90 (¥48) | ¥399 | - 88% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨630 (¥338) | ¥307 | + 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨2,715 (¥1,458) | ¥1,249 | + 17% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨250 (¥134) | ¥203 | - 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨149 (¥80) | ¥177 | - 55% | |
| Housing | - 70% | |||
| Housing in Pakistan is 70% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Pakistan | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨133,165 (¥71,506) | ¥358,144 | - 80% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨69,809 (¥37,486) | ¥174,960 | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨28,403 (¥15,252) | ¥20,112 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨81,992 (¥44,028) | ¥167,408 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨49,088 (¥26,359) | ¥104,544 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨20,612 (¥11,068) | ¥13,280 | - 17% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨2,458 (¥1,320) | ¥4,420 | - 70% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨66,138 (¥35,514) | ¥61,842 | - 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨30,635 (¥16,450) | ¥10,283 | + 60% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨1,207 (¥648) | ¥1,221 | - 47% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨1,815 (¥975) | ¥2,831 | - 66% | |
| Clothes | - 27% | |||
| Clothes in Pakistan is 27% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Pakistan | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨3,728 (¥2,002) | ¥8,396 | - 76% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨9,758 (¥5,240) | ¥5,233 | + 0% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨16,028 (¥8,606) | ¥9,250 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨12,018 (¥6,453) | ¥12,490 | - 48% | |
| Transportation | - 60% | |||
| Transportation in Pakistan is 60% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Pakistan | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨3,758,550 (¥2,018,250) | ¥2,997,270 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨285 (¥153) | ¥169 | - 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨3,201 (¥1,719) | ¥9,026 | - 81% | |
| Personal Care | - 72% | |||
| Personal Care in Pakistan is 72% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Pakistan | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨266 (¥143) | ¥1,575 | - 91% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨697 (¥374) | ¥2,993 | - 88% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨3,731 (¥2,003) | ¥6,000 | - 67% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨812 (¥436) | ¥1,337 | - 67% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨616 (¥331) | ¥948 | - 65% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨585 (¥314) | ¥622 | - 49% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨350 (¥188) | ¥224 | - 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨252 (¥135) | ¥204 | - 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨691 (¥371) | ¥4,086 | - 91% | |
| Entertainment | + 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Pakistan is 10% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Pakistan | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨3,554 (¥1,908) | ¥5,113 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨1,839 (¥988) | ¥3,854 | - 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨6,844 (¥3,675) | ¥12,839 | - 71% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨7,013 (¥3,766) | ¥7,916 | - 52% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨2,877 (¥1,545) | ¥1,898 | - 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨562 (¥302) | ¥526 | - 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨877 (¥471) | ¥631 | - 25% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨70,829 (¥38,034) | ¥35,175 | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨255 (¥137) | ¥52 | + 163% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨4,254 (¥2,284) | ¥9,541 | - 76% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨495 (¥266) | ¥578 | - 54% | |
| TOTAL | - 50% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,866 prices entered by 448 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 13, 2024.
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Cost of living in Pakistan is 50% cheaper than in Japan
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