Cost of living in Germany compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 201% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Germany is 201% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Germany | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €19 (₨6,221) | ₨802 | + 675% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (₨3,540) | ₨1,160 | + 205% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.16 (₨1,661) | ₨585 | + 184% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.32 (₨425) | ₨229 | + 85% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.17 (₨1,341) | ₨313 | + 329% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.64 (₨851) | ₨158 | + 437% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (₨1,946) | ₨879 | + 121% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.75 (₨887) | ₨266 | + 233% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.84 (₨592) | ₨103 | + 477% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.07 (₨344) | ₨630 | - 45% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (₨2,213) | ₨2,758 | - 20% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.10 (₨675) | ₨249 | + 171% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.62 (₨521) | ₨146 | + 256% | |
| Housing | + 325% | |||
| Housing in Germany is 325% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Germany | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,762 (₨567,218) | ₨93,306 | + 508% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,319 (₨424,628) | ₨55,839 | + 660% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €234 (₨75,182) | ₨20,080 | + 274% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,136 (₨365,844) | ₨79,128 | + 362% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €850 (₨273,776) | ₨39,248 | + 598% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €157 (₨50,519) | ₨16,807 | + 201% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €26 (₨8,303) | ₨2,605 | + 219% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €382 (₨122,947) | ₨61,383 | + 100% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €100 (₨32,103) | ₨29,384 | + 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (₨2,506) | ₨1,214 | + 106% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €16 (₨5,232) | ₨2,976 | + 76% | |
| Clothes | + 142% | |||
| Clothes in Germany is 142% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Germany | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €84 (₨27,174) | ₨4,498 | + 504% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €42 (₨13,546) | ₨9,724 | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €95 (₨30,742) | ₨12,486 | + 146% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €150 (₨48,166) | ₨13,517 | + 256% | |
| Transportation | + 201% | |||
| Transportation in Germany is 201% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Germany | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,263 (₨8,777,720) | ₨2,800,000 | + 213% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.75 (₨564) | ₨272 | + 107% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €52 (₨16,654) | ₨3,752 | + 344% | |
| Personal Care | + 193% | |||
| Personal Care in Germany is 193% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Germany | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (₨2,477) | ₨230 | + 979% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (₨2,556) | ₨838 | + 205% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €69 (₨22,058) | ₨3,307 | + 567% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.30 (₨1,386) | ₨1,222 | + 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.81 (₨904) | ₨649 | + 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.10 (₨1,000) | ₨557 | + 79% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.70 (₨548) | ₨396 | + 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.78 (₨574) | ₨217 | + 164% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €22 (₨7,190) | ₨495 | + 1353% | |
| Entertainment | - 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Germany is 10% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Germany | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €42 (₨13,618) | ₨3,859 | + 253% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €27 (₨8,610) | ₨1,827 | + 371% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €160 (₨51,469) | ₨6,844 | + 652% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €61 (₨19,671) | ₨8,435 | + 133% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (₨3,549) | ₨2,877 | + 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.14 (₨1,334) | ₨566 | + 136% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.34 (₨1,397) | ₨965 | + 45% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €585 (₨188,275) | ₨149,999 | + 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.09 (₨30) | ₨255 | - 88% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €38 (₨12,227) | ₨5,305 | + 130% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €9 (₨2,851) | ₨637 | + 347% | |
| TOTAL | + 137% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 2,531 prices entered by 465 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 24, 2025.
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Cost of living in Germany is 137% more expensive than in Pakistan
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