Cost of living in Pakistan compared to Nepal
Currency:
Food | + 3% | |||
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Food in Pakistan is about the same as in Nepal | ||||
Pakistan | Nepal | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨853 (₨ 406) | ₨ 228 | + 78% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨1,049 (₨ 499) | ₨ 531 | - 6% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨492 (₨ 234) | ₨ 229 | + 2% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨185 (₨ 88) | ₨ 90 | - 2% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨314 (₨ 150) | ₨ 177 | - 16% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨168 (₨ 80) | ₨ 84 | - 5% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨1,416 (₨ 674) | ₨ 455 | + 48% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨317 (₨ 151) | ₨ 264 | - 43% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨97 (₨ 46) | ₨ 50 | - 8% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨506 (₨ 241) | ₨ 194 | + 24% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨2,654 (₨ 1,262) | ₨ 927 | + 36% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₨204 (₨ 97) | ₨ 241 | - 60% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨193 (₨ 92) | ₨ 59 | + 55% | |
Housing | + 44% | |||
Housing in Pakistan is 44% more expensive than in Nepal | ||||
Pakistan | Nepal | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨152,835 (₨ 72,689) | ₨ 45,306 | + 60% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨91,231 (₨ 43,390) | ₨ 30,940 | + 40% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨33,939 (₨ 16,141) | ₨ 5,538 | + 191% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨75,769 (₨ 36,036) | ₨ 25,000 | + 44% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨53,656 (₨ 25,519) | ₨ 15,000 | + 70% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨20,047 (₨ 9,535) | ₨ 3,000 | + 218% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨2,152 (₨ 1,023) | ₨ 1,124 | - 9% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₨60,264 (₨ 28,662) | ₨ 40,000 | - 28% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨26,966 (₨ 12,825) | ₨ 15,000 | - 14% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨1,409 (₨ 670) | ₨ 2,500 | - 73% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨2,151 (₨ 1,023) | ₨ 500 | + 105% | |
Clothes | - 47% | |||
Clothes in Pakistan is 47% cheaper than in Nepal | ||||
Pakistan | Nepal | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨4,450 (₨ 2,116) | ₨ 3,288 | - 36% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨8,668 (₨ 4,123) | ₨ 8,999 | - 54% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨18,609 (₨ 8,851) | ₨ 8,704 | + 2% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨7,339 (₨ 3,491) | ₨ 7,999 | - 56% | |
Transportation | - 31% | |||
Transportation in Pakistan is 31% cheaper than in Nepal | ||||
Pakistan | Nepal | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨4,426,660 (₨ 2,105,352) | ₨ 5,331,140 | - 61% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨277 (₨ 132) | ₨ 140 | - 6% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨3,424 (₨ 1,628) | ₨ 1,632 | - 0% | |
Personal Care | - 12% | |||
Personal Care in Pakistan is 12% cheaper than in Nepal | ||||
Pakistan | Nepal | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨606 (₨ 288) | ₨ 169 | + 70% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨998 (₨ 475) | ₨ 1,500 | - 68% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨2,526 (₨ 1,201) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨851 (₨ 405) | ₨ 134 | + 202% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨669 (₨ 318) | ₨ 313 | + 2% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨526 (₨ 250) | ₨ 361 | - 31% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨209 (₨ 99) | ₨ 96 | + 3% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨282 (₨ 134) | ₨ 120 | + 12% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨2,238 (₨ 1,064) | ₨ 545 | + 95% | |
Entertainment | - 21% | |||
Entertainment in Pakistan is 21% cheaper than in Nepal | ||||
Pakistan | Nepal | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨3,608 (₨ 1,716) | ₨ 2,500 | - 31% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨1,829 (₨ 870) | ₨ 800 | + 9% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨5,580 (₨ 2,654) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨6,757 (₨ 3,214) | ₨ 3,000 | + 7% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨2,441 (₨ 1,161) | ₨ 690 | + 68% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨794 (₨ 378) | ₨ 448 | - 16% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨706 (₨ 336) | ₨ 449 | - 25% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨72,434 (₨ 34,450) | ₨ 70,000 | - 51% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨3.61 (₨ 1.72) | ₨ 1.90 | - 10% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨2,832 (₨ 1,347) | ₨ 1,626 | - 17% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨441 (₨ 210) | ₨ 332 | - 37% | |
TOTAL | - 13% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,660 prices entered by 528 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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Cost of living in Pakistan is 13% cheaper than in Nepal
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