Cost of living in Spain compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 141% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Spain is 141% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Spain | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (₨5,171) | ₨972 | + 432% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (₨2,759) | ₨1,004 | + 175% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.82 (₨1,174) | ₨345 | + 240% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.00 (₨308) | ₨175 | + 76% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.99 (₨919) | ₨282 | + 226% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.18 (₨670) | ₨250 | + 168% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (₨2,059) | ₨1,139 | + 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.90 (₨583) | ₨290 | + 101% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.21 (₨372) | ₨122 | + 204% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.04 (₨320) | ₨549 | - 42% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (₨2,022) | ₨2,784 | - 27% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.99 (₨612) | ₨289 | + 112% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.98 (₨302) | ₨191 | + 58% | |
| Housing | + 186% | |||
| Housing in Spain is 186% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Spain | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,204 (₨370,065) | ₨115,670 | + 220% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €829 (₨254,856) | ₨70,950 | + 259% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €126 (₨38,829) | ₨25,995 | + 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €789 (₨242,479) | ₨59,502 | + 308% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €581 (₨178,451) | ₨50,821 | + 251% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €87 (₨26,826) | ₨20,152 | + 33% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €29 (₨8,952) | ₨2,097 | + 327% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €350 (₨107,669) | ₨71,636 | + 50% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €94 (₨28,927) | ₨23,262 | + 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (₨2,240) | ₨1,718 | + 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (₨3,455) | ₨1,977 | + 75% | |
| Clothes | + 119% | |||
| Clothes in Spain is 119% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Spain | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €79 (₨24,131) | ₨3,426 | + 604% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €29 (₨8,909) | ₨6,254 | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €83 (₨25,649) | ₨13,199 | + 94% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €90 (₨27,518) | ₨8,569 | + 221% | |
| Transportation | + 84% | |||
| Transportation in Spain is 84% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Spain | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,162 (₨8,039,799) | ₨4,456,060 | + 80% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.72 (₨530) | ₨270 | + 96% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €32 (₨9,682) | ₨4,626 | + 109% | |
| Personal Care | + 102% | |||
| Personal Care in Spain is 102% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Spain | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (₨2,518) | ₨1,015 | + 148% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (₨2,405) | ₨1,391 | + 73% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €63 (₨19,512) | ₨3,667 | + 432% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.94 (₨1,212) | ₨521 | + 132% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.47 (₨761) | ₨922 | - 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.98 (₨916) | ₨736 | + 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.76 (₨542) | ₨249 | + 118% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.94 (₨597) | ₨242 | + 147% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €19 (₨5,685) | ₨860 | + 561% | |
| Entertainment | + 142% | |||
| Entertainment in Spain is 142% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Spain | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €32 (₨9,794) | ₨3,545 | + 176% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (₨4,770) | ₨2,089 | + 128% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €50 (₨15,497) | ₨2,959 | + 424% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €47 (₨14,551) | ₨7,109 | + 105% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (₨2,885) | ₨880 | + 228% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.61 (₨804) | ₨669 | + 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.31 (₨1,325) | ₨1,106 | + 20% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €482 (₨148,260) | ₨119,622 | + 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.17 (₨52) | ₨3.79 | + 1268% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €49 (₨15,134) | ₨3,764 | + 302% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.08 (₨1,560) | ₨415 | + 275% | |
| TOTAL | + 129% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 10,337 prices entered by 1,498 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 05, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Spain is 129% more expensive than in Pakistan
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