Cost of living in Samoa compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 163% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Samoa is 163% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 15 Tala (₨929) | ₨441 | + 111% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 22 Tala (₨1,329) | ₨682 | + 95% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10 Tala (₨606) | ₨269 | + 125% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.61 Tala (₨218) | ₨115 | + 91% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10 Tala (₨593) | ₨152 | + 291% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 20 Tala (₨1,228) | ₨86 | + 1325% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 23 Tala (₨1,393) | ₨730 | + 91% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13 Tala (₨800) | ₨149 | + 437% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 8 Tala (₨484) | ₨53 | + 822% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.96 Tala (₨300) | ₨304 | - 1% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 39 Tala (₨2,362) | ₨1,613 | + 46% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 12 Tala (₨727) | ₨130 | + 458% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.68 Tala (₨102) | ₨81 | + 26% | |
| Housing | + 48% | |||
| Housing in Samoa is 48% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,299 Tala (₨260,327) | ₨68,178 | + 282% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,929 Tala (₨116,806) | ₨38,848 | + 201% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 150 Tala (₨9,083) | ₨11,046 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | ₨53,451 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | ₨33,101 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | ₨9,791 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 30 Tala (₨1,817) | ₨2,408 | - 25% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 899 Tala (₨54,440) | ₨45,353 | + 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨22,152 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 15 Tala (₨908) | ₨767 | + 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨518 | - | |
| Clothes | + 117% | |||
| Clothes in Samoa is 117% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | ₨3,232 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 300 Tala (₨18,167) | ₨5,463 | + 233% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 201 Tala (₨12,194) | ₨9,871 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ₨6,396 | - | |
| Transportation | + 7% | |||
| Transportation in Samoa is 7% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨2,677,660 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.63 Tala (₨159) | ₨106 | + 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨2,392 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 55% | |||
| Personal Care in Samoa is 55% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3.00 Tala (₨182) | ₨250 | - 27% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10 Tala (₨606) | ₨778 | - 22% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 37 Tala (₨2,260) | ₨1,865 | + 21% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 16 Tala (₨969) | ₨577 | + 68% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 15 Tala (₨908) | ₨370 | + 145% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 9 Tala (₨545) | ₨526 | + 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.26 Tala (₨319) | ₨185 | + 72% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 4.00 Tala (₨242) | ₨156 | + 55% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10 Tala (₨606) | ₨515 | + 18% | |
| Entertainment | + 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Samoa is 33% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 93 Tala (₨5,649) | ₨2,013 | + 181% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 32 Tala (₨1,921) | ₨1,512 | + 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨2,928 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 149 Tala (₨9,042) | ₨3,842 | + 135% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 15 Tala (₨908) | ₨1,548 | - 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10 Tala (₨606) | ₨492 | + 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 7 Tala (₨447) | ₨444 | + 1% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨58,650 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨41 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | ₨3,909 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 15 Tala (₨881) | ₨268 | + 229% | |
| TOTAL | + 59% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,495 prices entered by 418 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 03, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Samoa is 59% more expensive than in Pakistan
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