Cost of living in China compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 86% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in China is 86% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 55元 (₨1,294) | ₨409 | + 216% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 37元 (₨870) | ₨664 | + 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 16元 (₨385) | ₨270 | + 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 13元 (₨314) | ₨115 | + 174% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14元 (₨331) | ₨152 | + 117% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8元 (₨199) | ₨86 | + 131% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 56元 (₨1,310) | ₨705 | + 86% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13元 (₨302) | ₨149 | + 103% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 7元 (₨165) | ₨54 | + 206% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6元 (₨143) | ₨259 | - 45% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 119元 (₨2,814) | ₨1,613 | + 74% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 9元 (₨205) | ₨129 | + 58% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 10元 (₨226) | ₨82 | + 177% | |
| Housing | + 114% | |||
| Housing in China is 114% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 7,672元 (₨180,668) | ₨59,133 | + 206% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 4,711元 (₨110,947) | ₨34,803 | + 219% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 412元 (₨9,691) | ₨10,816 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 7,031元 (₨165,571) | ₨44,394 | + 273% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,064元 (₨95,713) | ₨29,973 | + 219% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 279元 (₨6,560) | ₨9,791 | - 33% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 88元 (₨2,070) | ₨2,396 | - 14% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,091元 (₨49,249) | ₨45,377 | + 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 619元 (₨14,566) | ₨17,434 | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 43元 (₨1,024) | ₨644 | + 59% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 41元 (₨977) | ₨580 | + 68% | |
| Clothes | + 47% | |||
| Clothes in China is 47% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 415元 (₨9,778) | ₨2,793 | + 250% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 211元 (₨4,981) | ₨4,939 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 590元 (₨13,894) | ₨8,915 | + 56% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 663元 (₨15,603) | ₨5,901 | + 164% | |
| Transportation | + 55% | |||
| Transportation in China is 55% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 159,594元 (₨3,758,266) | ₨2,677,660 | + 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6元 (₨151) | ₨106 | + 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 176元 (₨4,137) | ₨1,966 | + 110% | |
| Personal Care | + 121% | |||
| Personal Care in China is 121% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 30元 (₨704) | ₨250 | + 181% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 36元 (₨843) | ₨778 | + 8% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 440元 (₨10,372) | ₨1,865 | + 456% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 35元 (₨819) | ₨577 | + 42% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 38元 (₨885) | ₨370 | + 139% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 36元 (₨839) | ₨526 | + 59% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10元 (₨225) | ₨185 | + 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 11元 (₨247) | ₨156 | + 58% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 80元 (₨1,886) | ₨515 | + 266% | |
| Entertainment | + 55% | |||
| Entertainment in China is 55% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 206元 (₨4,862) | ₨2,013 | + 142% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 98元 (₨2,310) | ₨1,512 | + 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 743元 (₨17,492) | ₨2,928 | + 497% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 429元 (₨10,096) | ₨3,842 | + 163% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 67元 (₨1,572) | ₨1,548 | + 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 35元 (₨825) | ₨492 | + 68% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 32元 (₨751) | ₨457 | + 64% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,535元 (₨83,249) | ₨75,858 | + 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.68元 (₨16) | ₨41 | - 61% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 481元 (₨11,336) | ₨3,814 | + 197% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 23元 (₨535) | ₨282 | + 90% | |
| TOTAL | + 81% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 3,409 prices entered by 616 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 14, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in China is 81% more expensive than in Pakistan
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