Cost of living in Kiribati compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 105% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kiribati is 105% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$12 (₨1,407) | ₨409 | + 244% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$30 (₨3,519) | ₨664 | + 430% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | ₨270 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$3.80 (₨446) | ₨115 | + 289% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$8 (₨985) | ₨152 | + 546% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | ₨86 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | ₨705 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | ₨149 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | ₨54 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$3.00 (₨352) | ₨259 | + 36% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$20 (₨2,346) | ₨1,613 | + 45% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | - | ₨129 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | ₨82 | - | |
| Housing | + 35% | |||
| Housing in Kiribati is 35% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$963 (₨112,937) | ₨59,133 | + 91% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$857 (₨100,529) | ₨34,803 | + 189% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$321 (₨37,703) | ₨10,816 | + 249% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | ₨44,394 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | ₨29,973 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$60 (₨7,037) | ₨9,791 | - 28% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | ₨2,396 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | ₨45,377 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨17,434 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$20 (₨2,346) | ₨644 | + 264% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨580 | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Kiribati is about the same as in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | ₨2,793 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | ₨4,939 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨8,915 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ₨5,901 | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Kiribati is about the same as in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨2,677,660 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | ₨106 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨1,966 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Kiribati is 23% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨250 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨778 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨1,865 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ₨577 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ₨370 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ₨526 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$6.00 (₨704) | ₨185 | + 281% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | ₨156 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | ₨515 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Kiribati is about the same as in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$12 (₨1,407) | ₨2,013 | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ₨1,512 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨2,928 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | ₨3,842 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ₨1,548 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | ₨492 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$3.00 (₨352) | ₨457 | - 23% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨75,858 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨41 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | ₨3,814 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$4.00 (₨469) | ₨282 | + 66% | |
| TOTAL | + 43% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,482 prices entered by 412 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 14, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kiribati is 43% more expensive than in Pakistan
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