Cost of living in Pakistan compared to New Zealand
Currency:
Food | - 70% | |||
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Food in Pakistan is 70% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
Pakistan | New Zealand | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨853 (NZ$5.03) | NZ$25 | - 80% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨1,049 (NZ$6) | NZ$17 | - 63% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨492 (NZ$2.90) | NZ$9 | - 68% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨185 (NZ$1.09) | NZ$2.80 | - 61% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨314 (NZ$1.85) | NZ$12 | - 84% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨168 (NZ$0.99) | NZ$10 | - 90% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨1,416 (NZ$8) | NZ$8 | + 6% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨317 (NZ$1.87) | NZ$4.79 | - 61% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨97 (NZ$0.57) | NZ$4.14 | - 86% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨506 (NZ$2.98) | NZ$6 | - 52% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨2,654 (NZ$16) | NZ$20 | - 22% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₨204 (NZ$1.20) | NZ$4.46 | - 73% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨193 (NZ$1.14) | NZ$3.26 | - 65% | |
Housing | - 76% | |||
Housing in Pakistan is 76% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
Pakistan | New Zealand | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨152,835 (NZ$901) | NZ$4,070 | - 78% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨91,231 (NZ$538) | NZ$3,352 | - 84% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨33,939 (NZ$200) | NZ$197 | + 2% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨75,769 (NZ$446) | NZ$2,492 | - 82% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨53,656 (NZ$316) | NZ$2,198 | - 86% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨20,047 (NZ$118) | NZ$153 | - 23% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨2,152 (NZ$13) | NZ$90 | - 86% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₨60,264 (NZ$355) | NZ$565 | - 37% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨26,966 (NZ$159) | NZ$231 | - 31% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨1,409 (NZ$8) | NZ$19 | - 57% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨2,151 (NZ$13) | NZ$32 | - 60% | |
Clothes | - 58% | |||
Clothes in Pakistan is 58% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
Pakistan | New Zealand | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨4,450 (NZ$26) | NZ$139 | - 81% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨8,668 (NZ$51) | NZ$95 | - 46% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨18,609 (NZ$110) | NZ$186 | - 41% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨7,339 (NZ$43) | NZ$225 | - 81% | |
Transportation | - 75% | |||
Transportation in Pakistan is 75% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
Pakistan | New Zealand | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨4,426,660 (NZ$26,086) | NZ$41,100 | - 37% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨277 (NZ$1.63) | NZ$2.85 | - 43% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨3,424 (NZ$20) | NZ$190 | - 89% | |
Personal Care | - 52% | |||
Personal Care in Pakistan is 52% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
Pakistan | New Zealand | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨606 (NZ$3.57) | NZ$10 | - 64% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨998 (NZ$5.88) | NZ$5.00 | + 18% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨2,526 (NZ$15) | NZ$60 | - 75% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨851 (NZ$5.01) | NZ$7 | - 31% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨669 (NZ$3.94) | NZ$5.35 | - 26% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨526 (NZ$3.10) | NZ$8 | - 61% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨209 (NZ$1.23) | NZ$3.09 | - 60% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨282 (NZ$1.66) | NZ$3.99 | - 58% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨2,238 (NZ$13) | NZ$38 | - 66% | |
Entertainment | - 76% | |||
Entertainment in Pakistan is 76% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
Pakistan | New Zealand | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨3,608 (NZ$21) | NZ$70 | - 70% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨1,829 (NZ$11) | NZ$43 | - 75% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨5,580 (NZ$33) | NZ$180 | - 82% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨6,757 (NZ$40) | NZ$136 | - 71% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨2,441 (NZ$14) | NZ$20 | - 28% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨794 (NZ$4.68) | NZ$5.95 | - 21% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨706 (NZ$4.16) | NZ$13 | - 67% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨72,434 (NZ$427) | NZ$1,526 | - 72% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨3.61 (NZ$0.02) | NZ$0.41 | - 95% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨2,832 (NZ$17) | NZ$73 | - 77% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨441 (NZ$2.60) | NZ$40 | - 93% | |
TOTAL | - 73% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,225 prices entered by 530 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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Cost of living in Pakistan is 73% cheaper than in New Zealand
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