Cost of living in China compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 135% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in China is 135% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| China | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 43元 (₨1,297) | ₨519 | + 150% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 37元 (₨1,107) | ₨742 | + 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 17元 (₨506) | ₨215 | + 135% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 14元 (₨428) | ₨119 | + 258% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 16元 (₨493) | ₨168 | + 193% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9元 (₨263) | ₨102 | + 159% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 48元 (₨1,447) | ₨658 | + 120% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13元 (₨384) | ₨194 | + 98% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 6元 (₨182) | ₨51 | + 254% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7元 (₨201) | ₨220 | - 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 97元 (₨2,905) | ₨2,141 | + 36% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 9元 (₨279) | ₨170 | + 64% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13元 (₨396) | ₨77 | + 412% | |
| Housing | + 246% | |||
| Housing in China is 246% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| China | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 13,898元 (₨416,223) | ₨65,360 | + 537% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 8,379元 (₨250,950) | ₨44,450 | + 465% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 462元 (₨13,838) | ₨14,918 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,525元 (₨195,417) | ₨47,849 | + 308% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,376元 (₨131,062) | ₨35,800 | + 266% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 516元 (₨15,462) | ₨10,123 | + 53% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 140元 (₨4,199) | ₨2,270 | + 85% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,829元 (₨54,783) | ₨53,975 | + 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 546元 (₨16,345) | ₨18,356 | - 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 50元 (₨1,494) | ₨851 | + 76% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 66元 (₨1,983) | ₨797 | + 149% | |
| Clothes | + 49% | |||
| Clothes in China is 49% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| China | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 511元 (₨15,301) | ₨4,868 | + 214% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 288元 (₨8,631) | ₨7,670 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 654元 (₨19,592) | ₨17,357 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 844元 (₨25,275) | ₨8,106 | + 212% | |
| Transportation | + 15% | |||
| Transportation in China is 15% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| China | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 148,501元 (₨4,447,460) | ₨5,697,890 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8元 (₨247) | ₨146 | + 69% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 206元 (₨6,173) | ₨4,073 | + 52% | |
| Personal Care | + 112% | |||
| Personal Care in China is 112% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| China | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 28元 (₨848) | ₨237 | + 258% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 27元 (₨808) | ₨572 | + 41% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 386元 (₨11,550) | ₨1,768 | + 553% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 30元 (₨902) | ₨1,267 | - 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 19元 (₨580) | ₨575 | + 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 44元 (₨1,303) | ₨371 | + 251% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 21元 (₨631) | ₨352 | + 79% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 16元 (₨475) | ₨116 | + 308% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 82元 (₨2,463) | ₨681 | + 262% | |
| Entertainment | + 93% | |||
| Entertainment in China is 93% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| China | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 260元 (₨7,787) | ₨2,016 | + 286% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 122元 (₨3,657) | ₨1,908 | + 92% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 417元 (₨12,498) | ₨2,708 | + 361% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 319元 (₨9,553) | ₨4,907 | + 95% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 90元 (₨2,692) | ₨1,025 | + 162% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 31元 (₨930) | ₨469 | + 98% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 19元 (₨554) | ₨513 | + 8% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,968元 (₨88,886) | ₨107,118 | - 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.24元 (₨7) | ₨4.02 | + 82% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 410元 (₨12,278) | ₨4,729 | + 160% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 38元 (₨1,124) | ₨237 | + 374% | |
| TOTAL | + 102% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in China is 102% more expensive than in Pakistan
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