Cost of living in Kiribati compared to Pakistan
Currency:
Food | + 70% | |||
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Food in Kiribati is 70% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Kiribati | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$12 (₨2,275) | ₨972 | + 134% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$30 (₨5,688) | ₨1,004 | + 466% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | ₨345 | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$3.80 (₨720) | ₨175 | + 312% | |
12 eggs, large | AU$8 (₨1,593) | ₨282 | + 465% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | ₨250 | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | ₨1,139 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | ₨290 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | ₨122 | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$3.00 (₨569) | ₨549 | + 4% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$20 (₨3,792) | ₨2,784 | + 36% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | - | ₨289 | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | ₨191 | - | |
Housing | + 17% | |||
Housing in Kiribati is 17% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Kiribati | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$963 (₨182,566) | ₨115,670 | + 58% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$857 (₨162,509) | ₨70,950 | + 129% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$321 (₨60,948) | ₨25,995 | + 134% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | ₨59,502 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | ₨50,821 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$60 (₨11,376) | ₨20,152 | - 44% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | ₨2,097 | - | |
40” flat screen tv | - | ₨71,636 | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨23,262 | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$20 (₨3,792) | ₨1,718 | + 121% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨1,977 | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Kiribati is about the same as in Pakistan | ||||
Kiribati | Pakistan | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | ₨3,426 | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | ₨6,254 | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨13,199 | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ₨8,569 | - | |
Transportation | ||||
Transportation in Kiribati is about the same as in Pakistan | ||||
Kiribati | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨4,456,060 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | ₨270 | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨4,626 | - | |
Personal Care | + 14% | |||
Personal Care in Kiribati is 14% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Kiribati | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨1,015 | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨1,391 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨3,667 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ₨521 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ₨922 | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ₨736 | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$6.00 (₨1,138) | ₨249 | + 357% | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | ₨242 | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | ₨860 | - | |
Entertainment | + 2% | |||
Entertainment in Kiribati is about the same as in Pakistan | ||||
Kiribati | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$12 (₨2,275) | ₨3,545 | - 36% | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | ₨2,089 | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨2,959 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | ₨7,109 | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ₨880 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | ₨669 | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$3.00 (₨569) | ₨1,106 | - 49% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨119,622 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨3.79 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | - | ₨3,764 | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$15 (₨2,781) | ₨415 | + 569% | |
TOTAL | + 28% |

These prices were last updated on June 04, 2023.
Exchange rate:
189.603
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AUD
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Cost of living in Kiribati is 28% more expensive than in Pakistan
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