- Cost of Living
- Samoa
- Pakistan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Samoa compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 102% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Samoa is 102% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 15 Tala (₨777) | ₨528 | + 47% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 23 Tala (₨1,192) | ₨604 | + 97% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10 Tala (₨518) | ₨214 | + 142% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.30 Tala (₨171) | ₨108 | + 58% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 7 Tala (₨342) | ₨121 | + 183% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 13 Tala (₨673) | ₨82 | + 725% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 13 Tala (₨648) | ₨437 | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10 Tala (₨518) | ₨153 | + 240% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.00 Tala (₨259) | ₨40 | + 551% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6 Tala (₨326) | ₨314 | + 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 28 Tala (₨1,425) | ₨2,141 | - 33% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 8 Tala (₨389) | ₨117 | + 231% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.10 Tala (₨109) | ₨55 | + 97% | |
| Housing | + 32% | |||
| Housing in Samoa is 32% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,500 Tala (₨129,514) | ₨57,018 | + 127% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,300 Tala (₨67,347) | ₨35,866 | + 88% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 600 Tala (₨31,083) | ₨7,949 | + 291% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | ₨44,615 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | ₨25,314 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | ₨6,795 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | ₨2,652 | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,500 Tala (₨77,708) | ₨39,920 | + 95% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨11,091 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ₨499 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 8 Tala (₨389) | ₨947 | - 59% | |
| Clothes | + 128% | |||
| Clothes in Samoa is 128% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | ₨2,542 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 300 Tala (₨15,542) | ₨4,026 | + 286% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨6,025 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ₨5,302 | - | |
| 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 | - | ₨1,796,100 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.57 Tala (₨133) | ₨89 | + 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨2,526 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Samoa is 14% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨227 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨639 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 38 Tala (₨1,943) | ₨2,133 | - 9% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | ₨444 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ₨268 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ₨340 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 6.00 Tala (₨311) | ₨142 | + 118% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 4.00 Tala (₨207) | ₨109 | + 91% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 15 Tala (₨777) | ₨627 | + 24% | |
| Entertainment | + 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Samoa is 35% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 60 Tala (₨3,108) | ₨1,501 | + 107% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 30 Tala (₨1,554) | ₨1,126 | + 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨3,688 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 150 Tala (₨7,771) | ₨3,095 | + 151% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 15 Tala (₨777) | ₨526 | + 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 9 Tala (₨466) | ₨391 | + 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 9 Tala (₨471) | ₨548 | - 14% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | ₨54,726 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨28 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | ₨3,850 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 19 Tala (₨984) | ₨182 | + 442% | |
| TOTAL | + 45% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 4,490 prices entered by 547 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Samoa is 45% more expensive than in Pakistan
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