- Cost of Living
- Samoa
- Pakistan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Samoa compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 85% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Samoa is 85% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 15 Tala (₨706) | ₨506 | + 39% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 23 Tala (₨1,083) | ₨594 | + 82% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10 Tala (₨471) | ₨214 | + 120% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.30 Tala (₨155) | ₨105 | + 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 7 Tala (₨311) | ₨119 | + 162% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 13 Tala (₨612) | ₨82 | + 643% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 13 Tala (₨588) | ₨481 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10 Tala (₨471) | ₨150 | + 214% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.00 Tala (₨235) | ₨40 | + 489% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6 Tala (₨297) | ₨311 | - 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 28 Tala (₨1,294) | ₨2,217 | - 42% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 8 Tala (₨353) | ₨119 | + 198% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.10 Tala (₨99) | ₨54 | + 83% | |
| Housing | + 27% | |||
| Housing in Samoa is 27% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,500 Tala (₨117,678) | ₨56,830 | + 107% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,300 Tala (₨61,193) | ₨33,442 | + 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 600 Tala (₨28,243) | ₨7,867 | + 259% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | ₨42,799 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | ₨25,665 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | ₨6,434 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | ₨2,590 | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,500 Tala (₨70,607) | ₨40,917 | + 73% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨10,990 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ₨509 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 8 Tala (₨353) | ₨1,097 | - 68% | |
| Clothes | + 109% | |||
| Clothes in Samoa is 109% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | ₨2,520 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 300 Tala (₨14,121) | ₨4,267 | + 231% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨6,098 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ₨5,524 | - | |
| Transportation | + 5% | |||
| Transportation in Samoa is 5% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨1,809,730 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.57 Tala (₨121) | ₨85 | + 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨2,543 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Samoa is 12% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨221 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨542 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 38 Tala (₨1,765) | ₨2,075 | - 15% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | ₨386 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ₨243 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ₨332 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 6.00 Tala (₨282) | ₨136 | + 107% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 4.00 Tala (₨188) | ₨104 | + 81% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 15 Tala (₨706) | ₨612 | + 15% | |
| Entertainment | + 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Samoa is 23% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 60 Tala (₨2,824) | ₨1,486 | + 90% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 30 Tala (₨1,412) | ₨1,147 | + 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨3,939 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 150 Tala (₨7,061) | ₨3,130 | + 126% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 15 Tala (₨706) | ₨500 | + 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 9 Tala (₨424) | ₨374 | + 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 9 Tala (₨428) | ₨444 | - 4% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | ₨55,174 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨44 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | ₨4,065 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | ₨177 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 37% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 4,547 prices entered by 540 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Samoa is 37% more expensive than in Pakistan
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