Cost of living in Samoa compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 168% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Samoa is 168% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 15 Tala (₨929) | ₨577 | + 61% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 22 Tala (₨1,329) | ₨658 | + 102% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10 Tala (₨606) | ₨249 | + 144% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.61 Tala (₨218) | ₨108 | + 102% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10 Tala (₨593) | ₨120 | + 393% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 20 Tala (₨1,228) | ₨96 | + 1181% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 23 Tala (₨1,393) | ₨526 | + 165% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13 Tala (₨800) | ₨176 | + 355% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 8 Tala (₨485) | ₨44 | + 994% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.96 Tala (₨301) | ₨344 | - 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 39 Tala (₨2,363) | ₨1,632 | + 45% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 12 Tala (₨727) | ₨126 | + 476% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.68 Tala (₨102) | ₨57 | + 78% | |
| Housing | + 52% | |||
| Housing in Samoa is 52% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,299 Tala (₨260,416) | ₨60,758 | + 329% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,929 Tala (₨116,846) | ₨35,785 | + 227% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 150 Tala (₨9,087) | ₨9,753 | - 7% | |
| 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 | - | ₨7,631 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 30 Tala (₨1,817) | ₨2,510 | - 28% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 899 Tala (₨54,459) | ₨40,341 | + 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨12,473 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 15 Tala (₨909) | ₨609 | + 49% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨649 | - | |
| Clothes | + 170% | |||
| Clothes in Samoa is 170% more expensive than 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) | 300 Tala (₨18,173) | ₨3,757 | + 384% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 201 Tala (₨12,199) | ₨6,430 | + 90% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ₨5,127 | - | |
| 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 | - | ₨2,319,940 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.63 Tala (₨159) | ₨115 | + 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨2,310 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 92% | |||
| Personal Care in Samoa is 92% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3.00 Tala (₨182) | ₨235 | - 23% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10 Tala (₨606) | ₨426 | + 42% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 37 Tala (₨2,261) | ₨1,378 | + 64% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 16 Tala (₨969) | ₨435 | + 123% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 15 Tala (₨909) | ₨332 | + 174% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 9 Tala (₨545) | ₨311 | + 76% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.26 Tala (₨319) | ₨207 | + 54% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 4.00 Tala (₨242) | ₨138 | + 76% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10 Tala (₨606) | ₨434 | + 39% | |
| Entertainment | + 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Samoa is 44% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 93 Tala (₨5,651) | ₨1,566 | + 261% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 32 Tala (₨1,922) | ₨1,256 | + 53% | |
| 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 | 149 Tala (₨9,045) | ₨3,673 | + 146% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 15 Tala (₨909) | ₨792 | + 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10 Tala (₨606) | ₨348 | + 74% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 7 Tala (₨448) | ₨516 | - 13% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨50,116 | - | |
| 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 | 14 Tala (₨848) | ₨215 | + 294% | |
| TOTAL | + 68% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 3,036 prices entered by 468 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 03, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Samoa is 68% more expensive than in Pakistan
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