Cost of living in Germany compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 147% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Germany is 147% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (₨2,261) | ₨441 | + 413% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (₨1,508) | ₨682 | + 121% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.64 (₨672) | ₨269 | + 150% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.98 (₨181) | ₨115 | + 58% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.00 (₨555) | ₨152 | + 266% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.64 (₨488) | ₨86 | + 466% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.11 (₨944) | ₨730 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.42 (₨446) | ₨149 | + 199% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.52 (₨282) | ₨53 | + 436% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.90 (₨166) | ₨304 | - 45% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (₨1,278) | ₨1,613 | - 21% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.75 (₨324) | ₨130 | + 149% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.30 (₨241) | ₨81 | + 199% | |
| Housing | + 217% | |||
| Housing in Germany is 217% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,437 (₨265,341) | ₨68,178 | + 289% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,205 (₨222,511) | ₨38,848 | + 473% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €162 (₨29,926) | ₨11,046 | + 171% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €932 (₨172,189) | ₨53,451 | + 222% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €696 (₨128,521) | ₨33,101 | + 288% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €124 (₨22,817) | ₨9,791 | + 133% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €27 (₨5,008) | ₨2,408 | + 108% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €369 (₨68,180) | ₨45,353 | + 50% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €100 (₨18,533) | ₨22,152 | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (₨1,134) | ₨767 | + 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (₨2,759) | ₨518 | + 432% | |
| Clothes | + 75% | |||
| Clothes in Germany is 75% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €73 (₨13,561) | ₨3,232 | + 320% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €36 (₨6,580) | ₨5,463 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €88 (₨16,211) | ₨9,871 | + 64% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €115 (₨21,178) | ₨6,396 | + 231% | |
| Transportation | + 187% | |||
| Transportation in Germany is 187% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,547 (₨4,164,658) | ₨2,677,660 | + 56% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.32 (₨244) | ₨106 | + 130% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €71 (₨13,056) | ₨2,392 | + 446% | |
| Personal Care | + 107% | |||
| Personal Care in Germany is 107% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (₨1,255) | ₨250 | + 402% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (₨1,576) | ₨778 | + 103% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €52 (₨9,620) | ₨1,865 | + 416% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.16 (₨585) | ₨577 | + 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.18 (₨404) | ₨370 | + 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.29 (₨423) | ₨526 | - 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.33 (₨245) | ₨185 | + 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.64 (₨304) | ₨156 | + 94% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (₨3,728) | ₨515 | + 624% | |
| Entertainment | + 76% | |||
| Entertainment in Germany is 76% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €36 (₨6,677) | ₨2,013 | + 232% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (₨4,065) | ₨1,512 | + 169% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €108 (₨19,979) | ₨2,928 | + 582% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €56 (₨10,292) | ₨3,842 | + 168% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (₨1,679) | ₨1,548 | + 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.38 (₨623) | ₨492 | + 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.69 (₨682) | ₨444 | + 54% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €486 (₨89,722) | ₨58,650 | + 53% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.12 (₨23) | ₨41 | - 45% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €39 (₨7,270) | ₨3,909 | + 86% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 (₨1,273) | ₨268 | + 375% | |
| TOTAL | + 156% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 4,056 prices entered by 843 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 04, 2021.
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Cost of living in Germany is 156% more expensive than in Pakistan
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