- Cost of Living
- Germany
- Pakistan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Germany compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 105% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Germany is 105% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (₨1,669) | ₨528 | + 216% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (₨1,142) | ₨604 | + 89% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.72 (₨566) | ₨214 | + 164% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.98 (₨149) | ₨108 | + 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.07 (₨466) | ₨121 | + 287% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.47 (₨375) | ₨82 | + 360% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.10 (₨776) | ₨437 | + 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.44 (₨371) | ₨153 | + 143% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.56 (₨237) | ₨40 | + 495% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.91 (₨138) | ₨314 | - 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (₨1,001) | ₨2,141 | - 53% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.77 (₨269) | ₨117 | + 129% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.22 (₨186) | ₨55 | + 237% | |
| Housing | + 192% | |||
| Housing in Germany is 192% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,445 (₨219,851) | ₨57,018 | + 286% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,089 (₨165,674) | ₨35,866 | + 362% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €180 (₨27,407) | ₨7,949 | + 245% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €906 (₨137,763) | ₨44,615 | + 209% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €680 (₨103,397) | ₨25,314 | + 308% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €129 (₨19,640) | ₨6,795 | + 189% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €24 (₨3,592) | ₨2,652 | + 35% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €374 (₨56,927) | ₨39,920 | + 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €94 (₨14,260) | ₨11,091 | + 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.42 (₨825) | ₨499 | + 65% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (₨1,929) | ₨947 | + 104% | |
| Clothes | + 95% | |||
| Clothes in Germany is 95% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €87 (₨13,253) | ₨2,542 | + 421% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €35 (₨5,295) | ₨4,026 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €91 (₨13,916) | ₨6,025 | + 131% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €113 (₨17,207) | ₨5,302 | + 225% | |
| Transportation | + 184% | |||
| Transportation in Germany is 184% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,517 (₨3,120,704) | ₨1,796,100 | + 74% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.41 (₨214) | ₨89 | + 141% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €74 (₨11,181) | ₨2,526 | + 343% | |
| Personal Care | + 134% | |||
| Personal Care in Germany is 134% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (₨934) | ₨227 | + 311% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (₨1,366) | ₨639 | + 114% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €60 (₨9,146) | ₨2,133 | + 329% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.36 (₨511) | ₨444 | + 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.18 (₨331) | ₨268 | + 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.10 (₨319) | ₨340 | - 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.36 (₨207) | ₨142 | + 45% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.44 (₨219) | ₨109 | + 102% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (₨3,065) | ₨627 | + 389% | |
| Entertainment | + 73% | |||
| Entertainment in Germany is 73% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €32 (₨4,799) | ₨1,501 | + 220% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (₨3,341) | ₨1,126 | + 197% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €127 (₨19,350) | ₨3,688 | + 425% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €53 (₨8,107) | ₨3,095 | + 162% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (₨1,370) | ₨526 | + 161% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.26 (₨496) | ₨391 | + 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.43 (₨522) | ₨548 | - 5% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €457 (₨69,587) | ₨54,726 | + 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.13 (₨19) | ₨28 | - 32% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €38 (₨5,707) | ₨3,850 | + 48% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €6 (₨985) | ₨182 | + 442% | |
| TOTAL | + 140% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 11,423 prices entered by 1,681 different people.
Cost of living in Germany is 140% more expensive than in Pakistan
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