Cost of living in Samoa compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 184% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Samoa is 184% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Samoa | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 15 Tala (₨1,601) | ₨810 | + 98% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 25 Tala (₨2,609) | ₨914 | + 185% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10 Tala (₨1,043) | ₨402 | + 160% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.61 Tala (₨376) | ₨182 | + 107% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10 Tala (₨1,022) | ₨288 | + 255% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 20 Tala (₨2,116) | ₨155 | + 1261% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 23 Tala (₨2,400) | ₨1,179 | + 104% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13 Tala (₨1,378) | ₨301 | + 357% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 8 Tala (₨835) | ₨102 | + 720% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.96 Tala (₨518) | ₨506 | + 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 39 Tala (₨4,070) | ₨2,438 | + 67% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 12 Tala (₨1,252) | ₨283 | + 342% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.68 Tala (₨175) | ₨161 | + 9% | |
| Housing | + 34% | |||
| Housing in Samoa is 34% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Samoa | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,299 Tala (₨448,574) | ₨142,068 | + 216% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,929 Tala (₨201,270) | ₨74,167 | + 171% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 150 Tala (₨15,652) | ₨26,937 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | ₨66,342 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | ₨45,519 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | ₨23,767 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 30 Tala (₨3,130) | ₨2,085 | + 50% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 899 Tala (₨93,807) | ₨71,589 | + 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨29,245 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 15 Tala (₨1,565) | ₨1,517 | + 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨6,532 | - | |
| Clothes | + 117% | |||
| Clothes in Samoa is 117% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Samoa | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | ₨3,995 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 300 Tala (₨31,304) | ₨6,699 | + 367% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 201 Tala (₨21,012) | ₨15,767 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ₨9,437 | - | |
| Transportation | + 0% | |||
| Transportation in Samoa is about the same as in Pakistan | ||||
| Samoa | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨4,047,290 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.63 Tala (₨274) | ₨271 | + 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨4,410 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Samoa is 26% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Samoa | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3.00 Tala (₨313) | ₨503 | - 38% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10 Tala (₨1,043) | ₨953 | + 9% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 37 Tala (₨3,895) | ₨3,299 | + 18% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 16 Tala (₨1,670) | ₨1,142 | + 46% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 15 Tala (₨1,565) | ₨967 | + 62% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 9 Tala (₨939) | ₨899 | + 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.26 Tala (₨549) | ₨431 | + 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 4.00 Tala (₨417) | ₨210 | + 99% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10 Tala (₨1,043) | ₨2,628 | - 60% | |
| Entertainment | + 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Samoa is 34% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Samoa | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 93 Tala (₨9,734) | ₨2,918 | + 234% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 32 Tala (₨3,310) | ₨1,886 | + 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨3,741 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 149 Tala (₨15,580) | ₨6,696 | + 133% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 15 Tala (₨1,565) | ₨1,274 | + 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10 Tala (₨1,043) | ₨683 | + 53% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 7 Tala (₨771) | ₨725 | + 6% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨68,087 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨3.42 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | ₨3,517 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 15 Tala (₨1,519) | ₨480 | + 217% | |
| TOTAL | + 48% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,007 prices entered by 532 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 30, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Samoa is 48% more expensive than in Pakistan
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