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Cost of living in China compared to Pakistan
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| Food | + 48% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in China is 48% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 48元 (₨996) | ₨582 | + 71% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 34元 (₨701) | ₨696 | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 14元 (₨288) | ₨215 | + 34% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 15元 (₨304) | ₨107 | + 183% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 15元 (₨318) | ₨124 | + 157% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8元 (₨162) | ₨93 | + 74% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 62元 (₨1,298) | ₨621 | + 109% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13元 (₨271) | ₨160 | + 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 6元 (₨128) | ₨41 | + 215% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5.65元 (₨118) | ₨282 | - 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 113元 (₨2,354) | ₨3,029 | - 22% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 7元 (₨154) | ₨120 | + 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12元 (₨241) | ₨60 | + 303% | |
| Housing | + 84% | |||
| Housing in China is 84% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 8,932元 (₨186,310) | ₨56,087 | + 232% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 4,292元 (₨89,538) | ₨35,662 | + 151% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 423元 (₨8,820) | ₨8,088 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 5,129元 (₨106,998) | ₨45,170 | + 137% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 3,286元 (₨68,542) | ₨28,565 | + 140% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 281元 (₨5,853) | ₨6,373 | - 8% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 88元 (₨1,833) | ₨2,677 | - 32% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 2,046元 (₨42,672) | ₨38,364 | + 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 714元 (₨14,894) | ₨11,768 | + 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 36元 (₨751) | ₨507 | + 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 40元 (₨833) | ₨1,170 | - 29% | |
| Clothes | + 91% | |||
| Clothes in China is 91% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 525元 (₨10,955) | ₨2,502 | + 338% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 281元 (₨5,863) | ₨3,956 | + 48% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 633元 (₨13,208) | ₨6,582 | + 101% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 676元 (₨14,100) | ₨5,545 | + 154% | |
| Transportation | + 29% | |||
| Transportation in China is 29% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 143,741元 (₨2,998,359) | ₨2,197,280 | + 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7元 (₨153) | ₨94 | + 63% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 150元 (₨3,132) | ₨2,657 | + 18% | |
| Personal Care | + 103% | |||
| Personal Care in China is 103% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 28元 (₨579) | ₨253 | + 129% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 33元 (₨687) | ₨800 | - 14% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 249元 (₨5,195) | ₨2,280 | + 128% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 31元 (₨654) | ₨524 | + 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 39元 (₨820) | ₨279 | + 193% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 36元 (₨757) | ₨341 | + 122% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10元 (₨210) | ₨160 | + 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 14元 (₨289) | ₨103 | + 181% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 56元 (₨1,160) | ₨510 | + 128% | |
| Entertainment | + 44% | |||
| Entertainment in China is 44% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 155元 (₨3,231) | ₨1,501 | + 115% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 89元 (₨1,860) | ₨1,147 | + 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 951元 (₨19,845) | ₨4,052 | + 390% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 386元 (₨8,046) | ₨3,180 | + 153% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 59元 (₨1,223) | ₨1,351 | - 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 34元 (₨712) | ₨474 | + 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 30元 (₨629) | ₨556 | + 13% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 3,227元 (₨67,313) | ₨58,419 | + 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.04元 (₨22) | ₨30 | - 27% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 297元 (₨6,188) | ₨3,980 | + 55% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 21元 (₨439) | ₨305 | + 44% | |
| TOTAL | + 57% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 8,245 prices entered by 1,074 different people.
Cost of living in China is 57% more expensive than in Pakistan
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