Cost of living in Pakistan compared to Moldova
Currency:
Food | - 42% | |||
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Food in Pakistan is 42% cheaper than in Moldova | ||||
Pakistan | Moldova | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨853 (54 Leu) | 158 Leu | - 66% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨1,049 (67 Leu) | 162 Leu | - 59% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨492 (31 Leu) | 74 Leu | - 58% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨185 (12 Leu) | 21 Leu | - 44% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨314 (20 Leu) | 44 Leu | - 54% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨168 (11 Leu) | 33 Leu | - 68% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨1,416 (90 Leu) | 71 Leu | + 26% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨317 (20 Leu) | 17 Leu | + 18% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨97 (6 Leu) | 14 Leu | - 56% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨506 (32 Leu) | 22 Leu | + 49% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨2,654 (168 Leu) | 106 Leu | + 58% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₨204 (13 Leu) | 32 Leu | - 59% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨193 (12 Leu) | 7 Leu | + 67% | |
Housing | - 37% | |||
Housing in Pakistan is 37% cheaper than in Moldova | ||||
Pakistan | Moldova | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨152,835 (9,701 Leu) | 13,706 Leu | - 29% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨91,231 (5,791 Leu) | 10,942 Leu | - 47% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨33,939 (2,154 Leu) | 4,428 Leu | - 51% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨75,769 (4,809 Leu) | 7,811 Leu | - 38% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨53,656 (3,406 Leu) | 5,066 Leu | - 33% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨20,047 (1,272 Leu) | 2,566 Leu | - 50% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨2,152 (137 Leu) | 176 Leu | - 22% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₨60,264 (3,825 Leu) | 6,295 Leu | - 39% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨26,966 (1,712 Leu) | 4,012 Leu | - 57% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨1,409 (89 Leu) | 312 Leu | - 71% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨2,151 (137 Leu) | 99 Leu | + 38% | |
Clothes | - 44% | |||
Clothes in Pakistan is 44% cheaper than in Moldova | ||||
Pakistan | Moldova | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨4,450 (282 Leu) | 966 Leu | - 71% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨8,668 (550 Leu) | 741 Leu | - 26% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨18,609 (1,181 Leu) | 1,804 Leu | - 35% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨7,339 (466 Leu) | 2,176 Leu | - 79% | |
Transportation | - 21% | |||
Transportation in Pakistan is 21% cheaper than in Moldova | ||||
Pakistan | Moldova | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨4,426,660 (280,973 Leu) | 402,534 Leu | - 30% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨277 (18 Leu) | 27 Leu | - 34% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨3,424 (217 Leu) | 231 Leu | - 6% | |
Personal Care | - 50% | |||
Personal Care in Pakistan is 50% cheaper than in Moldova | ||||
Pakistan | Moldova | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨606 (38 Leu) | 89 Leu | - 57% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨998 (63 Leu) | 80 Leu | - 21% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨2,526 (160 Leu) | 353 Leu | - 55% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨851 (54 Leu) | 80 Leu | - 33% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨669 (42 Leu) | 106 Leu | - 60% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨526 (33 Leu) | 68 Leu | - 51% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨209 (13 Leu) | 27 Leu | - 51% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨282 (18 Leu) | 47 Leu | - 62% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨2,238 (142 Leu) | 110 Leu | + 29% | |
Entertainment | - 48% | |||
Entertainment in Pakistan is 48% cheaper than in Moldova | ||||
Pakistan | Moldova | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨3,608 (229 Leu) | 334 Leu | - 32% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨1,829 (116 Leu) | 236 Leu | - 51% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨5,580 (354 Leu) | 668 Leu | - 47% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨6,757 (429 Leu) | 572 Leu | - 25% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨2,441 (155 Leu) | 106 Leu | + 46% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨794 (50 Leu) | 32 Leu | + 58% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨706 (45 Leu) | 38 Leu | + 19% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨72,434 (4,598 Leu) | 15,000 Leu | - 69% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨3.61 (0.23 Leu) | 1.00 Leu | - 77% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨2,832 (180 Leu) | 788 Leu | - 77% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨441 (28 Leu) | 48 Leu | - 41% | |
TOTAL | - 38% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,626 prices entered by 466 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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Cost of living in Pakistan is 38% cheaper than in Moldova
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