- Cost of Living
- Germany
- Pakistan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Germany compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 100% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Germany is 100% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (₨1,719) | ₨561 | + 206% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (₨1,189) | ₨625 | + 90% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.77 (₨597) | ₨224 | + 166% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.98 (₨155) | ₨107 | + 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.14 (₨498) | ₨122 | + 308% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.46 (₨389) | ₨81 | + 379% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.14 (₨814) | ₨601 | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.36 (₨373) | ₨157 | + 137% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.57 (₨249) | ₨40 | + 523% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.92 (₨146) | ₨283 | - 48% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (₨1,055) | ₨2,980 | - 65% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.78 (₨283) | ₨117 | + 142% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.26 (₨199) | ₨57 | + 250% | |
| Housing | + 194% | |||
| Housing in Germany is 194% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,452 (₨229,935) | ₨55,913 | + 311% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,086 (₨171,870) | ₨35,841 | + 380% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €188 (₨29,722) | ₨8,271 | + 259% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €912 (₨144,310) | ₨45,604 | + 216% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €680 (₨107,686) | ₨29,046 | + 271% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €125 (₨19,738) | ₨7,054 | + 180% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €24 (₨3,742) | ₨2,742 | + 36% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €373 (₨58,972) | ₨41,241 | + 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €94 (₨14,930) | ₨11,212 | + 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.47 (₨865) | ₨508 | + 70% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (₨2,013) | ₨1,031 | + 95% | |
| Clothes | + 107% | |||
| Clothes in Germany is 107% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €86 (₨13,546) | ₨2,517 | + 438% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €35 (₨5,579) | ₨3,919 | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €90 (₨14,198) | ₨6,685 | + 112% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €109 (₨17,181) | ₨5,433 | + 216% | |
| Transportation | + 172% | |||
| Transportation in Germany is 172% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,931 (₨3,313,626) | ₨2,201,860 | + 50% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.42 (₨225) | ₨92 | + 143% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €74 (₨11,659) | ₨2,619 | + 345% | |
| Personal Care | + 115% | |||
| Personal Care in Germany is 115% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (₨957) | ₨241 | + 296% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (₨1,483) | ₨774 | + 92% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €65 (₨10,301) | ₨2,396 | + 330% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.32 (₨526) | ₨458 | + 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.20 (₨349) | ₨326 | + 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.22 (₨352) | ₨361 | - 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.38 (₨218) | ₨156 | + 40% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.47 (₨232) | ₨111 | + 109% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (₨3,172) | ₨585 | + 442% | |
| Entertainment | + 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Germany is 41% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €31 (₨4,908) | ₨1,463 | + 235% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (₨3,462) | ₨1,197 | + 189% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €111 (₨17,624) | ₨3,978 | + 343% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €54 (₨8,550) | ₨3,261 | + 162% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (₨1,418) | ₨1,228 | + 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.25 (₨515) | ₨400 | + 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.42 (₨541) | ₨548 | - 1% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €443 (₨70,108) | ₨57,507 | + 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.13 (₨20) | ₨50 | - 60% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €37 (₨5,814) | ₨3,895 | + 49% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €6 (₨1,028) | ₨275 | + 274% | |
| TOTAL | + 127% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 21, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 11,230 prices entered by 1,662 different people.
Cost of living in Germany is 127% more expensive than in Pakistan
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