Cost of living in Kiribati compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 84% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kiribati is 84% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$12 (₨1,272) | ₨585 | + 117% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$30 (₨3,179) | ₨656 | + 384% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | ₨253 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$3.80 (₨403) | ₨109 | + 270% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$8 (₨890) | ₨121 | + 639% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | ₨96 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | ₨537 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | ₨178 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | ₨44 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$3.00 (₨318) | ₨344 | - 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$20 (₨2,119) | ₨1,632 | + 30% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | - | ₨126 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | ₨56 | - | |
| Housing | + 32% | |||
| Housing in Kiribati is 32% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$963 (₨102,032) | ₨60,160 | + 70% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$857 (₨90,823) | ₨35,513 | + 156% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$321 (₨34,062) | ₨9,753 | + 249% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | ₨53,937 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | ₨30,998 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$60 (₨6,358) | ₨7,631 | - 17% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | ₨2,510 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | ₨40,341 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨12,473 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$20 (₨2,119) | ₨609 | + 248% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨649 | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Kiribati is about the same as in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | ₨2,518 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | ₨3,745 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨6,430 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ₨5,127 | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Kiribati is about the same as in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨2,319,940 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | ₨115 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨2,310 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Kiribati is 21% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨243 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨415 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨1,378 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ₨435 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ₨332 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ₨311 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$6.00 (₨636) | ₨205 | + 210% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | ₨138 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | ₨434 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Kiribati is about the same as in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$12 (₨1,272) | ₨1,566 | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ₨1,256 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨3,430 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | ₨3,673 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ₨792 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | ₨348 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$3.00 (₨318) | ₨463 | - 31% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨46,753 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨4.30 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | ₨4,335 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$4.00 (₨424) | ₨215 | + 97% | |
| TOTAL | + 39% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,972 prices entered by 463 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 29, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kiribati is 39% more expensive than in Pakistan
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