- Cost of Living
- China
- Pakistan
- Comparison
Cost of living in China compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 62% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in China is 62% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 53元 (₨1,059) | ₨559 | + 89% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 34元 (₨684) | ₨610 | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15元 (₨303) | ₨222 | + 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 15元 (₨306) | ₨108 | + 182% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 16元 (₨317) | ₨121 | + 162% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8元 (₨163) | ₨80 | + 103% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 61元 (₨1,221) | ₨439 | + 178% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13元 (₨268) | ₨154 | + 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 7元 (₨132) | ₨40 | + 234% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5.78元 (₨116) | ₨293 | - 60% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 111元 (₨2,238) | ₨2,141 | + 5% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 8元 (₨157) | ₨117 | + 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12元 (₨249) | ₨56 | + 348% | |
| Housing | + 98% | |||
| Housing in China is 98% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 9,733元 (₨195,449) | ₨57,192 | + 242% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 4,487元 (₨90,096) | ₨36,148 | + 149% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 446元 (₨8,963) | ₨8,238 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 5,612元 (₨112,691) | ₨44,615 | + 153% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 3,578元 (₨71,844) | ₨25,516 | + 182% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 325元 (₨6,529) | ₨6,795 | - 4% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 85元 (₨1,715) | ₨2,646 | - 35% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 2,229元 (₨44,753) | ₨39,967 | + 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 670元 (₨13,460) | ₨11,006 | + 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 39元 (₨788) | ₨499 | + 58% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 38元 (₨771) | ₨939 | - 18% | |
| Clothes | + 84% | |||
| Clothes in China is 84% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 558元 (₨11,199) | ₨2,600 | + 331% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 270元 (₨5,431) | ₨4,026 | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 612元 (₨12,291) | ₨6,156 | + 100% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 685元 (₨13,748) | ₨5,351 | + 157% | |
| Transportation | + 38% | |||
| Transportation in China is 38% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 143,984元 (₨2,891,241) | ₨1,833,160 | + 58% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7元 (₨147) | ₨90 | + 64% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 153元 (₨3,066) | ₨2,481 | + 24% | |
| Personal Care | + 140% | |||
| Personal Care in China is 140% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 27元 (₨543) | ₨227 | + 139% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 34元 (₨675) | ₨652 | + 4% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 456元 (₨9,160) | ₨2,133 | + 330% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 28元 (₨563) | ₨444 | + 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 37元 (₨748) | ₨275 | + 172% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 37元 (₨745) | ₨340 | + 119% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10元 (₨192) | ₨142 | + 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 14元 (₨278) | ₨109 | + 156% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 60元 (₨1,200) | ₨637 | + 88% | |
| Entertainment | + 51% | |||
| Entertainment in China is 51% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 155元 (₨3,122) | ₨1,494 | + 109% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 87元 (₨1,750) | ₨1,128 | + 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 749元 (₨15,048) | ₨3,688 | + 308% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 368元 (₨7,395) | ₨3,101 | + 138% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 60元 (₨1,196) | ₨526 | + 127% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 34元 (₨677) | ₨392 | + 73% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 34元 (₨674) | ₨548 | + 23% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 3,274元 (₨65,747) | ₨54,726 | + 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.00元 (₨20) | ₨26 | - 23% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 300元 (₨6,033) | ₨4,025 | + 50% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 20元 (₨409) | ₨185 | + 122% | |
| TOTAL | + 68% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 10, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 8,723 prices entered by 1,086 different people.
Cost of living in China is 68% more expensive than in Pakistan
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