Cost of living in United Kingdom compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 215% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Kingdom is 215% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| United Kingdom | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £15 (₨5,643) | ₨916 | + 516% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £8 (₨2,880) | ₨1,082 | + 166% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.90 (₨1,475) | ₨533 | + 177% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £1.07 (₨403) | ₨230 | + 75% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £3.76 (₨1,423) | ₨315 | + 351% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.42 (₨915) | ₨165 | + 453% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.90 (₨1,854) | ₨836 | + 122% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.99 (₨753) | ₨289 | + 161% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.87 (₨328) | ₨114 | + 187% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £2.01 (₨759) | ₨391 | + 94% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £10 (₨3,746) | ₨2,739 | + 37% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £2.17 (₨822) | ₨216 | + 280% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.03 (₨389) | ₨144 | + 170% | |
| Housing | + 569% | |||
| Housing in United Kingdom is 569% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| United Kingdom | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £2,775 (₨1,049,781) | ₨137,741 | + 662% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,995 (₨754,749) | ₨58,708 | + 1186% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £175 (₨66,224) | ₨21,580 | + 207% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,600 (₨605,232) | ₨75,090 | + 706% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £1,224 (₨463,144) | ₨35,699 | + 1197% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £136 (₨51,595) | ₨17,044 | + 203% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £26 (₨9,853) | ₨2,308 | + 327% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £269 (₨101,691) | ₨58,431 | + 74% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £98 (₨36,925) | ₨29,384 | + 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £7 (₨2,654) | ₨1,281 | + 107% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £15 (₨5,591) | ₨625 | + 795% | |
| 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) | £69 (₨26,078) | ₨4,832 | + 440% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £35 (₨13,148) | ₨9,004 | + 46% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £81 (₨30,710) | ₨13,089 | + 135% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £85 (₨32,142) | ₨13,255 | + 142% | |
| Transportation | + 429% | |||
| Transportation in United Kingdom is 429% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| United Kingdom | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £27,498 (₨10,401,281) | ₨2,800,000 | + 271% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.43 (₨539) | ₨272 | + 98% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £107 (₨40,628) | ₨4,030 | + 908% | |
| Personal Care | + 223% | |||
| Personal Care in United Kingdom is 223% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| United Kingdom | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.28 (₨1,241) | ₨230 | + 441% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (₨3,006) | ₨838 | + 259% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £72 (₨27,213) | ₨3,307 | + 723% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £3.86 (₨1,461) | ₨1,222 | + 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £2.18 (₨826) | ₨649 | + 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £4.76 (₨1,800) | ₨557 | + 223% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.28 (₨861) | ₨396 | + 117% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £2.00 (₨757) | ₨217 | + 248% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £16 (₨6,015) | ₨495 | + 1116% | |
| Entertainment | + 11% | |||
| Entertainment in United Kingdom is 11% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| United Kingdom | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £40 (₨15,080) | ₨3,859 | + 291% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £23 (₨8,577) | ₨1,827 | + 370% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £110 (₨41,484) | ₨6,844 | + 506% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £65 (₨24,775) | ₨8,435 | + 194% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £12 (₨4,573) | ₨2,877 | + 59% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.88 (₨1,468) | ₨566 | + 159% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £6 (₨2,303) | ₨965 | + 139% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £427 (₨161,392) | ₨149,999 | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.13 (₨47) | ₨255 | - 81% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £42 (₨15,732) | ₨5,226 | + 201% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £15 (₨5,799) | ₨637 | + 810% | |
| TOTAL | + 232% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 3,498 prices entered by 587 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 22, 2025.
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Cost of living in United Kingdom is 232% more expensive than in Pakistan
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