Cost of living in China compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 82% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in China is 82% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| China | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 46元 (₨1,869) | ₨972 | + 92% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 40元 (₨1,606) | ₨1,004 | + 60% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 16元 (₨640) | ₨345 | + 85% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 18元 (₨729) | ₨175 | + 317% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 19元 (₨758) | ₨282 | + 169% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 11元 (₨438) | ₨250 | + 75% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 63元 (₨2,521) | ₨1,139 | + 121% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 15元 (₨624) | ₨290 | + 115% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 6元 (₨256) | ₨117 | + 119% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7元 (₨295) | ₨549 | - 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 118元 (₨4,752) | ₨2,784 | + 71% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 8元 (₨340) | ₨289 | + 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 16元 (₨664) | ₨191 | + 247% | |
| Housing | + 221% | |||
| Housing in China is 221% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| China | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 15,059元 (₨607,082) | ₨115,670 | + 425% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 9,006元 (₨363,092) | ₨70,950 | + 412% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 421元 (₨16,985) | ₨25,995 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 7,547元 (₨304,260) | ₨59,502 | + 411% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,347元 (₨175,263) | ₨50,821 | + 245% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 262元 (₨10,567) | ₨20,152 | - 48% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 115元 (₨4,649) | ₨2,097 | + 122% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,143元 (₨46,072) | ₨71,636 | - 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 589元 (₨23,728) | ₨23,262 | + 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 39元 (₨1,554) | ₨1,718 | - 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 51元 (₨2,050) | ₨1,977 | + 4% | |
| Clothes | + 127% | |||
| Clothes in China is 127% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| China | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 529元 (₨21,332) | ₨3,426 | + 523% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 248元 (₨9,993) | ₨6,254 | + 60% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 626元 (₨25,230) | ₨13,199 | + 91% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 828元 (₨33,381) | ₨8,569 | + 290% | |
| Transportation | + 48% | |||
| Transportation in China is 48% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| China | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 161,247元 (₨6,500,610) | ₨4,456,060 | + 46% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 9元 (₨346) | ₨270 | + 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 204元 (₨8,206) | ₨4,626 | + 77% | |
| Personal Care | + 92% | |||
| Personal Care in China is 92% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| China | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 39元 (₨1,572) | ₨1,015 | + 55% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 27元 (₨1,083) | ₨1,391 | - 22% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 391元 (₨15,745) | ₨3,667 | + 329% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 53元 (₨2,125) | ₨521 | + 307% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 33元 (₨1,338) | ₨922 | + 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 34元 (₨1,388) | ₨736 | + 89% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 13元 (₨532) | ₨249 | + 113% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15元 (₨594) | ₨242 | + 145% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 74元 (₨2,995) | ₨860 | + 248% | |
| Entertainment | + 127% | |||
| Entertainment in China is 127% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| China | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 265元 (₨10,667) | ₨3,545 | + 201% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 110元 (₨4,446) | ₨2,089 | + 113% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,294元 (₨52,186) | ₨2,959 | + 1664% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 348元 (₨14,020) | ₨7,109 | + 97% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 79元 (₨3,184) | ₨880 | + 262% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 29元 (₨1,185) | ₨669 | + 77% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 18元 (₨723) | ₨659 | + 10% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,321元 (₨133,899) | ₨119,622 | + 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.20元 (₨8) | ₨3.79 | + 113% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 410元 (₨16,546) | ₨3,764 | + 340% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 24元 (₨975) | ₨415 | + 135% | |
| TOTAL | + 112% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 3,072 prices entered by 585 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 03, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in China is 112% more expensive than in Pakistan
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