Cost of living in Germany compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 177% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Germany is 177% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Germany | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (₨5,099) | ₨972 | + 424% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (₨2,867) | ₨1,004 | + 186% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.39 (₨1,657) | ₨345 | + 380% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.24 (₨383) | ₨175 | + 119% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.74 (₨1,150) | ₨282 | + 308% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.89 (₨888) | ₨250 | + 256% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (₨2,067) | ₨1,139 | + 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.66 (₨817) | ₨290 | + 181% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.90 (₨583) | ₨122 | + 376% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.96 (₨295) | ₨549 | - 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (₨2,049) | ₨2,784 | - 26% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.02 (₨620) | ₨289 | + 115% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.72 (₨529) | ₨191 | + 176% | |
| Housing | + 345% | |||
| Housing in Germany is 345% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Germany | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,940 (₨596,308) | ₨115,670 | + 416% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,502 (₨461,478) | ₨70,950 | + 550% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €217 (₨66,789) | ₨25,995 | + 157% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,214 (₨372,994) | ₨59,502 | + 527% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €950 (₨292,031) | ₨50,821 | + 475% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €176 (₨54,166) | ₨20,152 | + 169% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €33 (₨10,125) | ₨2,097 | + 383% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €423 (₨129,976) | ₨71,636 | + 81% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €112 (₨34,362) | ₨23,262 | + 48% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €11 (₨3,473) | ₨1,718 | + 102% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €16 (₨4,940) | ₨1,977 | + 150% | |
| Clothes | + 159% | |||
| Clothes in Germany is 159% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Germany | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €81 (₨25,033) | ₨3,426 | + 631% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €37 (₨11,339) | ₨6,254 | + 81% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €90 (₨27,792) | ₨13,199 | + 111% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €123 (₨37,818) | ₨8,569 | + 341% | |
| Transportation | + 182% | |||
| Transportation in Germany is 182% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Germany | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,424 (₨7,813,218) | ₨4,456,060 | + 75% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.90 (₨585) | ₨270 | + 117% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €70 (₨21,538) | ₨4,626 | + 366% | |
| Personal Care | + 122% | |||
| Personal Care in Germany is 122% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Germany | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €11 (₨3,508) | ₨1,015 | + 246% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (₨2,585) | ₨1,391 | + 86% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €61 (₨18,845) | ₨3,667 | + 414% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.41 (₨1,048) | ₨521 | + 101% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.79 (₨858) | ₨922 | - 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.88 (₨1,191) | ₨736 | + 62% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.73 (₨531) | ₨249 | + 113% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.58 (₨485) | ₨242 | + 101% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €23 (₨7,152) | ₨860 | + 732% | |
| Entertainment | + 171% | |||
| Entertainment in Germany is 171% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Germany | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €41 (₨12,724) | ₨3,545 | + 259% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €23 (₨7,079) | ₨2,089 | + 239% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €98 (₨30,113) | ₨2,959 | + 918% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €59 (₨18,125) | ₨7,109 | + 155% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (₨3,111) | ₨880 | + 254% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.46 (₨1,064) | ₨669 | + 59% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.16 (₨1,279) | ₨1,106 | + 16% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €649 (₨199,391) | ₨119,622 | + 67% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (₨31) | ₨3.79 | + 726% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €42 (₨13,021) | ₨3,764 | + 246% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (₨2,364) | ₨415 | + 469% | |
| TOTAL | + 209% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 4,088 prices entered by 837 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 05, 2023.
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Cost of living in Germany is 209% more expensive than in Pakistan
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