Cost of living in Germany compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 142% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Germany is 142% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (₨2,142) | ₨577 | + 271% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (₨1,404) | ₨658 | + 114% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.85 (₨704) | ₨249 | + 183% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.96 (₨176) | ₨108 | + 62% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.92 (₨534) | ₨120 | + 344% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.36 (₨432) | ₨96 | + 350% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.56 (₨1,016) | ₨526 | + 93% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.44 (₨446) | ₨176 | + 153% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.63 (₨298) | ₨44 | + 573% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.00 (₨184) | ₨344 | - 47% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (₨1,178) | ₨1,632 | - 28% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.79 (₨327) | ₨126 | + 160% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.37 (₨250) | ₨57 | + 337% | |
| Housing | + 246% | |||
| Housing in Germany is 246% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,493 (₨273,043) | ₨60,758 | + 349% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,154 (₨211,098) | ₨35,785 | + 490% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €183 (₨33,539) | ₨9,753 | + 244% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €974 (₨178,189) | ₨53,937 | + 230% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €704 (₨128,841) | ₨30,998 | + 316% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €127 (₨23,305) | ₨7,631 | + 205% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €24 (₨4,394) | ₨2,510 | + 75% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €397 (₨72,683) | ₨40,341 | + 80% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €85 (₨15,576) | ₨12,473 | + 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.58 (₨1,021) | ₨609 | + 68% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €14 (₨2,646) | ₨649 | + 307% | |
| Clothes | + 158% | |||
| Clothes in Germany is 158% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €86 (₨15,719) | ₨2,518 | + 524% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €37 (₨6,812) | ₨3,757 | + 81% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €87 (₨15,946) | ₨6,430 | + 148% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €119 (₨21,702) | ₨5,127 | + 323% | |
| Transportation | + 218% | |||
| Transportation in Germany is 218% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,667 (₨4,145,517) | ₨2,319,940 | + 79% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.41 (₨259) | ₨115 | + 125% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €78 (₨14,349) | ₨2,310 | + 521% | |
| Personal Care | + 171% | |||
| Personal Care in Germany is 171% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (₨1,329) | ₨235 | + 465% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €11 (₨2,031) | ₨426 | + 377% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €61 (₨11,120) | ₨1,378 | + 707% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.81 (₨697) | ₨435 | + 60% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.10 (₨384) | ₨332 | + 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.61 (₨477) | ₨311 | + 54% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.37 (₨251) | ₨207 | + 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.57 (₨287) | ₨138 | + 108% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 (₨3,831) | ₨434 | + 782% | |
| Entertainment | + 162% | |||
| Entertainment in Germany is 162% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 (₨6,059) | ₨1,566 | + 287% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (₨3,816) | ₨1,256 | + 204% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €91 (₨16,658) | ₨3,430 | + 386% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €63 (₨11,596) | ₨3,673 | + 216% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (₨1,748) | ₨792 | + 121% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.40 (₨622) | ₨348 | + 79% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.72 (₨681) | ₨516 | + 32% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €499 (₨91,252) | ₨50,116 | + 82% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.11 (₨19) | ₨4.30 | + 351% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €47 (₨8,581) | ₨4,335 | + 98% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 (₨1,270) | ₨215 | + 490% | |
| TOTAL | + 197% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 03, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Germany is 197% more expensive than in Pakistan
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