Cost of living in India compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in India is 21% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| India | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨384 (₨1,349) | ₨944 | + 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨351 (₨1,233) | ₨1,140 | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨171 (₨602) | ₨401 | + 50% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨58 (₨203) | ₨181 | + 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨86 (₨303) | ₨285 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨46 (₨161) | ₨168 | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨263 (₨925) | ₨1,152 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨166 (₨583) | ₨287 | + 103% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨32 (₨112) | ₨102 | + 10% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨169 (₨595) | ₨526 | + 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨806 (₨2,831) | ₨2,499 | + 13% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨97 (₨342) | ₨268 | + 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨40 (₨139) | ₨158 | - 12% | |
| Housing | + 7% | |||
| Housing in India is 7% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| India | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨35,613 (₨125,087) | ₨134,247 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨22,865 (₨80,310) | ₨65,560 | + 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,764 (₨16,732) | ₨27,279 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨27,161 (₨95,401) | ₨69,571 | + 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨16,020 (₨56,270) | ₨48,839 | + 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨5,344 (₨18,769) | ₨25,072 | - 25% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨633 (₨2,224) | ₨2,220 | + 0% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨30,952 (₨108,716) | ₨71,861 | + 51% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨11,918 (₨41,862) | ₨27,957 | + 50% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨572 (₨2,010) | ₨1,360 | + 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨608 (₨2,136) | ₨1,526 | + 40% | |
| Clothes | + 55% | |||
| Clothes in India is 55% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| India | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,381 (₨8,364) | ₨4,218 | + 98% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,919 (₨10,252) | ₨6,291 | + 63% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,078 (₨14,324) | ₨12,745 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨3,096 (₨10,874) | ₨10,255 | + 6% | |
| Transportation | + 8% | |||
| Transportation in India is 8% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| India | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,516,510 (₨5,326,589) | ₨4,775,380 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨105 (₨367) | ₨270 | + 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,182 (₨4,152) | ₨4,513 | - 8% | |
| Personal Care | + 15% | |||
| Personal Care in India is 15% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| India | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨158 (₨555) | ₨729 | - 24% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨289 (₨1,016) | ₨884 | + 15% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨923 (₨3,241) | ₨2,402 | + 35% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨379 (₨1,332) | ₨2,247 | - 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨213 (₨747) | ₨772 | - 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨286 (₨1,006) | ₨677 | + 49% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨176 (₨619) | ₨208 | + 197% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨93 (₨327) | ₨221 | + 48% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨319 (₨1,121) | ₨2,282 | - 51% | |
| Entertainment | + 39% | |||
| Entertainment in India is 39% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| India | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,418 (₨4,981) | ₨2,878 | + 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨581 (₨2,041) | ₨2,278 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,361 (₨4,779) | ₨3,647 | + 31% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,951 (₨6,852) | ₨7,900 | - 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨749 (₨2,633) | ₨2,449 | + 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨223 (₨783) | ₨675 | + 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨179 (₨627) | ₨764 | - 18% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨52,959 (₨186,011) | ₨71,370 | + 161% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.37 (₨4.81) | ₨3.52 | + 37% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,412 (₨4,959) | ₨3,578 | + 39% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨268 (₨943) | ₨521 | + 81% | |
| TOTAL | + 17% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 9,564 prices entered by 1,805 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 21, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in India is 17% more expensive than in Pakistan
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