Cost of living in China compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 70% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in China is 70% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 42元 (₨944) | ₨585 | + 61% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 34元 (₨757) | ₨656 | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15元 (₨347) | ₨253 | + 37% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 15元 (₨336) | ₨109 | + 209% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13元 (₨298) | ₨121 | + 147% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8元 (₨180) | ₨96 | + 88% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 53元 (₨1,185) | ₨537 | + 121% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 14元 (₨323) | ₨178 | + 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.82元 (₨130) | ₨44 | + 198% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5.36元 (₨120) | ₨344 | - 65% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 103元 (₨2,318) | ₨1,632 | + 42% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 8元 (₨171) | ₨126 | + 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 15元 (₨327) | ₨56 | + 488% | |
| Housing | + 93% | |||
| Housing in China is 93% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 8,839元 (₨198,064) | ₨60,160 | + 229% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 4,621元 (₨103,556) | ₨35,513 | + 192% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 386元 (₨8,640) | ₨9,753 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,293元 (₨118,611) | ₨53,937 | + 120% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,034元 (₨67,983) | ₨30,998 | + 119% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 280元 (₨6,279) | ₨7,631 | - 18% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 87元 (₨1,954) | ₨2,510 | - 22% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,283元 (₨51,168) | ₨40,341 | + 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 525元 (₨11,765) | ₨12,473 | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 38元 (₨862) | ₨609 | + 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 50元 (₨1,115) | ₨649 | + 72% | |
| Clothes | + 86% | |||
| Clothes in China is 86% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 447元 (₨10,008) | ₨2,518 | + 298% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 235元 (₨5,267) | ₨3,745 | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 608元 (₨13,613) | ₨6,430 | + 112% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 568元 (₨12,734) | ₨5,127 | + 148% | |
| Transportation | + 31% | |||
| Transportation in China is 31% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 129,883元 (₨2,910,424) | ₨2,319,940 | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7元 (₨154) | ₨115 | + 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 151元 (₨3,375) | ₨2,310 | + 46% | |
| Personal Care | + 164% | |||
| Personal Care in China is 164% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 32元 (₨725) | ₨243 | + 198% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 34元 (₨758) | ₨415 | + 83% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 357元 (₨7,995) | ₨1,378 | + 480% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 40元 (₨886) | ₨435 | + 104% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 50元 (₨1,115) | ₨332 | + 236% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 33元 (₨734) | ₨311 | + 136% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8元 (₨181) | ₨205 | - 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 11元 (₨241) | ₨138 | + 75% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 74元 (₨1,660) | ₨434 | + 282% | |
| Entertainment | + 96% | |||
| Entertainment in China is 96% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 179元 (₨4,006) | ₨1,566 | + 156% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 96元 (₨2,157) | ₨1,256 | + 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,203元 (₨26,948) | ₨3,430 | + 686% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 359元 (₨8,043) | ₨3,673 | + 119% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 67元 (₨1,492) | ₨792 | + 88% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 32元 (₨717) | ₨348 | + 106% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 28元 (₨620) | ₨463 | + 34% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,283元 (₨73,573) | ₨46,753 | + 57% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.28元 (₨6) | ₨4.30 | + 45% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 312元 (₨7,000) | ₨4,335 | + 61% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 20元 (₨447) | ₨215 | + 107% | |
| TOTAL | + 76% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 29, 2020.
Exchange rate:
22.408
PKR
/
CNY
*
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 5,416 prices entered by 750 different people.
Cost of living in China is 76% more expensive than in Pakistan
Other Country Comparisons
- Cost of living in Armenia is 20% more expensive than in Pakistan
- Cost of living in Angola is 90% more expensive than in Pakistan
- Cost of living in Andorra is 292% more expensive than in Pakistan
- Cost of living in Albania is 55% more expensive than in Pakistan
- Cost of living in Argentina is 19% more expensive than in Pakistan
- Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 240% more expensive than in Pakistan
- Cost of living in Afghanistan is 69% more expensive than in Pakistan
- Cost of living in Antarctica is in Pakistan