Cost of living in Germany compared to Pakistan
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Food | + 167% | |||
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Food in Germany is 167% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Germany | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (₨2,425) | ₨519 | + 367% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (₨1,689) | ₨742 | + 128% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.86 (₨782) | ₨215 | + 264% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.01 (₨205) | ₨119 | + 72% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.13 (₨634) | ₨168 | + 277% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.28 (₨461) | ₨102 | + 354% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.97 (₨1,008) | ₨658 | + 53% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.44 (₨494) | ₨194 | + 154% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.56 (₨317) | ₨51 | + 517% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.88 (₨178) | ₨220 | - 19% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (₨1,263) | ₨2,141 | - 41% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.82 (₨370) | ₨170 | + 118% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.37 (₨277) | ₨77 | + 258% | |
Housing | + 291% | |||
Housing in Germany is 291% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Germany | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,736 (₨351,969) | ₨65,360 | + 439% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,315 (₨266,655) | ₨44,450 | + 500% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €193 (₨39,110) | ₨14,918 | + 162% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,066 (₨216,137) | ₨47,849 | + 352% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €759 (₨153,796) | ₨35,800 | + 330% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €144 (₨29,184) | ₨10,123 | + 188% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €31 (₨6,320) | ₨2,270 | + 178% | |
40” flat screen tv | €376 (₨76,263) | ₨53,975 | + 41% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €136 (₨27,588) | ₨18,356 | + 50% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (₨1,273) | ₨851 | + 50% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (₨3,098) | ₨797 | + 289% | |
Clothes | + 33% | |||
Clothes in Germany is 33% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Germany | Pakistan | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €81 (₨16,512) | ₨4,868 | + 239% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €34 (₨6,974) | ₨7,670 | - 9% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €83 (₨16,892) | ₨17,357 | - 3% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €111 (₨22,503) | ₨8,106 | + 178% | |
Transportation | + 113% | |||
Transportation in Germany is 113% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Germany | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,829 (₨4,831,326) | ₨5,697,890 | - 15% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.81 (₨367) | ₨146 | + 152% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €81 (₨16,395) | ₨4,073 | + 303% | |
Personal Care | + 93% | |||
Personal Care in Germany is 93% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Germany | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (₨1,549) | ₨237 | + 553% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (₨1,523) | ₨572 | + 166% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €52 (₨10,526) | ₨1,768 | + 495% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.17 (₨644) | ₨1,267 | - 49% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.56 (₨520) | ₨575 | - 10% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.04 (₨617) | ₨371 | + 66% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.58 (₨320) | ₨352 | - 9% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.66 (₨337) | ₨116 | + 190% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €22 (₨4,485) | ₨681 | + 559% | |
Entertainment | + 97% | |||
Entertainment in Germany is 97% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Germany | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €36 (₨7,252) | ₨2,016 | + 260% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €23 (₨4,736) | ₨1,908 | + 148% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €83 (₨16,727) | ₨2,708 | + 518% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €50 (₨10,143) | ₨4,907 | + 107% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (₨1,905) | ₨1,025 | + 86% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.13 (₨634) | ₨469 | + 35% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.92 (₨795) | ₨513 | + 55% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €542 (₨109,891) | ₨107,118 | + 3% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (₨21) | ₨4.02 | + 429% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €36 (₨7,338) | ₨4,729 | + 55% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 (₨1,484) | ₨237 | + 526% | |
TOTAL | + 148% |
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2022.
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,495 prices entered by 617 different people.
Cost of living in Germany is 148% more expensive than in Pakistan
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