Cost of living in United Kingdom compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 152% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Kingdom is 152% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| United Kingdom | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £14 (₨4,852) | ₨972 | + 399% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £6 (₨2,233) | ₨1,004 | + 122% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.35 (₨1,194) | ₨345 | + 246% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £1.06 (₨376) | ₨175 | + 115% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £3.25 (₨1,159) | ₨282 | + 311% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.89 (₨672) | ₨250 | + 169% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £3.79 (₨1,349) | ₨1,139 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.95 (₨695) | ₨290 | + 139% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.95 (₨339) | ₨122 | + 177% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.72 (₨615) | ₨549 | + 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 (₨2,857) | ₨2,784 | + 3% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £2.20 (₨784) | ₨289 | + 172% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.05 (₨373) | ₨191 | + 95% | |
| Housing | + 348% | |||
| Housing in United Kingdom is 348% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| United Kingdom | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £1,845 (₨657,531) | ₨115,670 | + 468% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,257 (₨448,266) | ₨70,950 | + 532% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £218 (₨77,691) | ₨25,995 | + 199% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,075 (₨383,343) | ₨59,502 | + 544% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £756 (₨269,382) | ₨50,821 | + 430% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £119 (₨42,296) | ₨20,152 | + 110% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £26 (₨9,310) | ₨2,097 | + 344% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £302 (₨107,826) | ₨71,636 | + 51% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £87 (₨30,944) | ₨23,262 | + 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £6 (₨2,200) | ₨1,718 | + 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £14 (₨4,988) | ₨1,977 | + 152% | |
| Clothes | + 132% | |||
| Clothes in United Kingdom is 132% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| United Kingdom | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £61 (₨21,837) | ₨3,426 | + 537% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £32 (₨11,253) | ₨6,254 | + 80% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £67 (₨23,877) | ₨13,199 | + 81% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £69 (₨24,446) | ₨8,569 | + 185% | |
| Transportation | + 241% | |||
| Transportation in United Kingdom is 241% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| United Kingdom | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £25,499 (₨9,089,902) | ₨4,456,060 | + 104% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.65 (₨589) | ₨270 | + 118% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £78 (₨27,766) | ₨4,626 | + 500% | |
| Personal Care | + 135% | |||
| Personal Care in United Kingdom is 135% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| United Kingdom | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.52 (₨1,257) | ₨1,015 | + 24% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £10 (₨3,679) | ₨1,391 | + 164% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £81 (₨28,784) | ₨3,667 | + 685% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £3.35 (₨1,195) | ₨521 | + 129% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.70 (₨606) | ₨922 | - 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.55 (₨1,265) | ₨736 | + 72% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.29 (₨816) | ₨249 | + 228% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.72 (₨613) | ₨242 | + 153% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £14 (₨5,158) | ₨860 | + 500% | |
| Entertainment | + 199% | |||
| Entertainment in United Kingdom is 199% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| United Kingdom | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £36 (₨12,881) | ₨3,545 | + 263% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £19 (₨6,701) | ₨2,089 | + 221% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £148 (₨52,895) | ₨2,959 | + 1688% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £60 (₨21,235) | ₨7,109 | + 199% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £9 (₨3,330) | ₨880 | + 279% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.25 (₨1,160) | ₨669 | + 73% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.67 (₨1,665) | ₨1,106 | + 51% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £433 (₨154,240) | ₨119,622 | + 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.10 (₨36) | ₨3.79 | + 848% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £33 (₨11,720) | ₨3,764 | + 211% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £13 (₨4,457) | ₨415 | + 973% | |
| TOTAL | + 229% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 6,085 prices entered by 1,149 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 05, 2023.
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Cost of living in United Kingdom is 229% more expensive than in Pakistan
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