Cost of living in Spain compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 143% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Spain is 143% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Spain | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €18 (₨5,461) | ₨802 | + 581% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (₨3,187) | ₨1,160 | + 175% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.89 (₨1,175) | ₨585 | + 101% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.04 (₨314) | ₨227 | + 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.07 (₨928) | ₨309 | + 200% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.08 (₨629) | ₨158 | + 297% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (₨2,164) | ₨977 | + 122% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.04 (₨617) | ₨266 | + 132% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.58 (₨476) | ₨103 | + 364% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.15 (₨347) | ₨630 | - 45% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (₨2,096) | ₨2,786 | - 25% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.09 (₨630) | ₨243 | + 159% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.02 (₨309) | ₨146 | + 111% | |
| Housing | + 220% | |||
| Housing in Spain is 220% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Spain | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,505 (₨455,018) | ₨93,306 | + 388% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,022 (₨308,989) | ₨55,839 | + 453% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €112 (₨33,877) | ₨20,080 | + 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €974 (₨294,313) | ₨79,128 | + 272% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €698 (₨211,147) | ₨39,248 | + 438% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €79 (₨23,856) | ₨16,807 | + 42% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €26 (₨7,843) | ₨2,605 | + 201% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €345 (₨104,357) | ₨61,383 | + 70% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €101 (₨30,575) | ₨29,384 | + 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (₨2,277) | ₨1,214 | + 88% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (₨3,694) | ₨2,976 | + 24% | |
| Clothes | + 104% | |||
| Clothes in Spain is 104% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Spain | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €83 (₨25,075) | ₨4,498 | + 457% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €38 (₨11,396) | ₨9,724 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €88 (₨26,570) | ₨12,486 | + 113% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €96 (₨29,096) | ₨13,517 | + 115% | |
| Transportation | + 105% | |||
| Transportation in Spain is 105% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Spain | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,502 (₨8,011,699) | ₨2,800,000 | + 186% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.54 (₨466) | ₨272 | + 71% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €29 (₨8,652) | ₨3,752 | + 131% | |
| Personal Care | + 163% | |||
| Personal Care in Spain is 163% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Spain | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (₨2,774) | ₨230 | + 1109% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (₨2,340) | ₨838 | + 179% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €55 (₨16,725) | ₨3,307 | + 406% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.37 (₨1,321) | ₨1,222 | + 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.74 (₨828) | ₨649 | + 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.32 (₨1,003) | ₨557 | + 80% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.97 (₨595) | ₨396 | + 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.05 (₨618) | ₨217 | + 185% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 (₨5,298) | ₨495 | + 971% | |
| Entertainment | - 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Spain is 16% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Spain | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €38 (₨11,371) | ₨3,859 | + 195% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (₨5,017) | ₨1,827 | + 175% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €49 (₨14,855) | ₨6,844 | + 117% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €51 (₨15,552) | ₨8,435 | + 84% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (₨3,167) | ₨2,877 | + 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.99 (₨905) | ₨566 | + 60% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.86 (₨1,469) | ₨836 | + 76% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €515 (₨155,565) | ₨149,999 | + 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.23 (₨71) | ₨255 | - 72% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €56 (₨16,789) | ₨5,305 | + 216% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.57 (₨1,685) | ₨637 | + 164% | |
| TOTAL | + 90% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 8,331 prices entered by 1,071 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 26, 2025.
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Cost of living in Spain is 90% more expensive than in Pakistan
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