Cost of living in Samoa compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 218% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Samoa is 218% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Samoa | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 15 Tala (₨1,152) | ₨519 | + 122% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 25 Tala (₨1,877) | ₨742 | + 153% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10 Tala (₨751) | ₨215 | + 249% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.61 Tala (₨271) | ₨119 | + 127% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10 Tala (₨735) | ₨168 | + 337% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 20 Tala (₨1,522) | ₨102 | + 1398% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 23 Tala (₨1,727) | ₨658 | + 162% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13 Tala (₨991) | ₨194 | + 410% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 8 Tala (₨601) | ₨51 | + 1069% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.96 Tala (₨372) | ₨220 | + 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 39 Tala (₨2,928) | ₨2,141 | + 37% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 12 Tala (₨901) | ₨170 | + 431% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.68 Tala (₨126) | ₨77 | + 63% | |
| Housing | + 60% | |||
| Housing in Samoa is 60% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Samoa | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,299 Tala (₨322,750) | ₨65,360 | + 394% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,929 Tala (₨144,814) | ₨44,450 | + 226% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 150 Tala (₨11,262) | ₨14,918 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | ₨47,849 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | ₨35,800 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | ₨10,123 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 30 Tala (₨2,252) | ₨2,270 | - 1% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 899 Tala (₨67,495) | ₨53,975 | + 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨18,356 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 15 Tala (₨1,126) | ₨851 | + 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨797 | - | |
| Clothes | + 95% | |||
| Clothes in Samoa is 95% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Samoa | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | ₨4,868 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 300 Tala (₨22,523) | ₨7,670 | + 194% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 201 Tala (₨15,118) | ₨17,357 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ₨8,106 | - | |
| Transportation | + 4% | |||
| Transportation in Samoa is 4% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Samoa | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨5,697,890 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.63 Tala (₨197) | ₨146 | + 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨4,073 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 52% | |||
| Personal Care in Samoa is 52% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Samoa | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3.00 Tala (₨225) | ₨237 | - 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10 Tala (₨751) | ₨572 | + 31% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 37 Tala (₨2,803) | ₨1,768 | + 59% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 16 Tala (₨1,201) | ₨1,267 | - 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 15 Tala (₨1,126) | ₨575 | + 96% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 9 Tala (₨676) | ₨371 | + 82% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.26 Tala (₨395) | ₨352 | + 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 4.00 Tala (₨300) | ₨116 | + 158% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10 Tala (₨751) | ₨681 | + 10% | |
| Entertainment | + 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Samoa is 41% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Samoa | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 93 Tala (₨7,004) | ₨2,016 | + 247% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 32 Tala (₨2,382) | ₨1,908 | + 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨2,708 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 149 Tala (₨11,210) | ₨4,907 | + 128% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 15 Tala (₨1,126) | ₨1,025 | + 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10 Tala (₨751) | ₨469 | + 60% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 7 Tala (₨555) | ₨513 | + 8% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨107,118 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨4.02 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | ₨4,729 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 15 Tala (₨1,093) | ₨237 | + 361% | |
| TOTAL | + 65% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 923 prices entered by 315 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Samoa is 65% more expensive than in Pakistan
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