Cost of living in Pakistan compared to Jordan
Currency:
Food | - 58% | |||
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Food in Pakistan is 58% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
Pakistan | Jordan | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨853 (Dinar 2.168) | Dinar 11 | - 80% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨1,049 (Dinar 2.666) | Dinar 6 | - 56% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨492 (Dinar 1.251) | Dinar 3.150 | - 60% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨185 (Dinar 0.471) | Dinar 1.211 | - 61% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨314 (Dinar 0.799) | Dinar 1.749 | - 54% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨168 (Dinar 0.427) | Dinar 0.526 | - 19% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨1,416 (Dinar 3.600) | Dinar 3.617 | - 0% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨317 (Dinar 0.806) | Dinar 1.375 | - 41% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨97 (Dinar 0.246) | Dinar 0.587 | - 58% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨506 (Dinar 1.286) | Dinar 2.909 | - 56% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨2,654 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 14 | - 52% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₨204 (Dinar 0.518) | Dinar 1.250 | - 59% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨193 (Dinar 0.490) | Dinar 0.275 | + 78% | |
Housing | - 42% | |||
Housing in Pakistan is 42% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
Pakistan | Jordan | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨152,835 (Dinar 389) | Dinar 761 | - 49% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨91,231 (Dinar 232) | Dinar 350 | - 34% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨33,939 (Dinar 86) | Dinar 140 | - 39% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨75,769 (Dinar 193) | Dinar 450 | - 57% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨53,656 (Dinar 136) | Dinar 250 | - 45% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨20,047 (Dinar 51) | Dinar 29 | + 79% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨2,152 (Dinar 5.469) | Dinar 15 | - 64% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₨60,264 (Dinar 153) | Dinar 53 | + 187% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨26,966 (Dinar 69) | Dinar 103 | - 33% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨1,409 (Dinar 3.581) | Dinar 5.986 | - 40% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨2,151 (Dinar 5.469) | Dinar 5.000 | + 9% | |
Clothes | - 44% | |||
Clothes in Pakistan is 44% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
Pakistan | Jordan | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨4,450 (Dinar 11) | Dinar 70 | - 84% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨8,668 (Dinar 22) | Dinar 24 | - 6% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨18,609 (Dinar 47) | Dinar 50 | - 6% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨7,339 (Dinar 19) | Dinar 69 | - 73% | |
Transportation | - 60% | |||
Transportation in Pakistan is 60% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
Pakistan | Jordan | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨4,426,660 (Dinar 11,253) | Dinar 24,304 | - 54% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨277 (Dinar 0.703) | Dinar 0.950 | - 26% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨3,424 (Dinar 9) | Dinar 39 | - 78% | |
Personal Care | - 62% | |||
Personal Care in Pakistan is 62% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
Pakistan | Jordan | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨606 (Dinar 1.540) | Dinar 4.246 | - 64% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨998 (Dinar 2.538) | Dinar 8 | - 69% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨2,526 (Dinar 6) | Dinar 20 | - 69% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨851 (Dinar 2.162) | Dinar 5.838 | - 63% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨669 (Dinar 1.702) | Dinar 3.750 | - 55% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨526 (Dinar 1.338) | Dinar 4.208 | - 68% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨209 (Dinar 0.530) | Dinar 1.811 | - 71% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨282 (Dinar 0.718) | Dinar 2.312 | - 69% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨2,238 (Dinar 5.688) | Dinar 9 | - 39% | |
Entertainment | - 68% | |||
Entertainment in Pakistan is 68% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
Pakistan | Jordan | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨3,608 (Dinar 9) | Dinar 50 | - 82% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨1,829 (Dinar 4.650) | Dinar 19 | - 75% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨5,580 (Dinar 14) | Dinar 41 | - 65% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨6,757 (Dinar 17) | Dinar 30 | - 43% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨2,441 (Dinar 6) | Dinar 6 | - 2% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨794 (Dinar 2.019) | Dinar 3.742 | - 46% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨706 (Dinar 1.795) | Dinar 4.602 | - 61% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨72,434 (Dinar 184) | Dinar 273 | - 32% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨3.61 (Dinar 0.009) | Dinar 0.091 | - 90% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨2,832 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 50 | - 86% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨441 (Dinar 1.120) | Dinar 3.116 | - 64% | |
TOTAL | - 57% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,546 prices entered by 472 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Pakistan is 57% cheaper than in Jordan
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