- Cost of Living
- Samoa
- Pakistan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Samoa compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 92% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Samoa is 92% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 15 Tala (₨789) | ₨561 | + 41% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 23 Tala (₨1,210) | ₨625 | + 94% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10 Tala (₨526) | ₨224 | + 135% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.30 Tala (₨174) | ₨107 | + 62% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 7 Tala (₨347) | ₨122 | + 185% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 13 Tala (₨684) | ₨81 | + 742% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 13 Tala (₨658) | ₨601 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10 Tala (₨526) | ₨157 | + 235% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.00 Tala (₨263) | ₨40 | + 559% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6 Tala (₨332) | ₨283 | + 17% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 28 Tala (₨1,447) | ₨2,980 | - 51% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 8 Tala (₨395) | ₨117 | + 239% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.10 Tala (₨111) | ₨57 | + 94% | |
| Housing | + 31% | |||
| Housing in Samoa is 31% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,500 Tala (₨131,569) | ₨55,913 | + 135% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,300 Tala (₨68,416) | ₨35,841 | + 91% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 600 Tala (₨31,577) | ₨8,271 | + 282% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | ₨45,604 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | ₨29,046 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | ₨7,054 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | ₨2,742 | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,500 Tala (₨78,942) | ₨41,241 | + 91% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨11,212 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ₨508 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 8 Tala (₨395) | ₨1,031 | - 62% | |
| Clothes | + 126% | |||
| Clothes in Samoa is 126% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | ₨2,517 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 300 Tala (₨15,788) | ₨3,919 | + 303% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨6,685 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ₨5,433 | - | |
| Transportation | + 6% | |||
| Transportation in Samoa is 6% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨2,201,860 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.57 Tala (₨135) | ₨92 | + 46% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨2,619 | - | |
| 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) | - | ₨241 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨774 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 38 Tala (₨1,974) | ₨2,396 | - 18% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | ₨458 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ₨326 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ₨361 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 6.00 Tala (₨316) | ₨156 | + 102% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 4.00 Tala (₨211) | ₨111 | + 90% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 15 Tala (₨789) | ₨585 | + 35% | |
| Entertainment | + 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Samoa is 28% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 60 Tala (₨3,158) | ₨1,463 | + 116% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 30 Tala (₨1,579) | ₨1,197 | + 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨3,978 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 150 Tala (₨7,894) | ₨3,261 | + 142% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 15 Tala (₨789) | ₨1,228 | - 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 9 Tala (₨474) | ₨400 | + 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 9 Tala (₨478) | ₨548 | - 13% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | ₨57,507 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨50 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | ₨3,895 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 19 Tala (₨1,000) | ₨275 | + 264% | |
| TOTAL | + 41% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 4,335 prices entered by 542 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Samoa is 41% more expensive than in Pakistan
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