Cost of living in United States compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 247% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 247% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| United States | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $19 (₨5,372) | ₨972 | + 452% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (₨2,849) | ₨1,004 | + 184% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.93 (₨1,694) | ₨365 | + 363% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.09 (₨311) | ₨170 | + 83% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.92 (₨1,405) | ₨285 | + 393% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.81 (₨1,373) | ₨255 | + 439% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (₨2,006) | ₨1,139 | + 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.67 (₨1,336) | ₨290 | + 360% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.52 (₨720) | ₨117 | + 515% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.12 (₨892) | ₨549 | + 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (₨4,527) | ₨2,784 | + 63% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.74 (₨784) | ₨289 | + 172% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.05 (₨872) | ₨191 | + 356% | |
| Housing | + 525% | |||
| Housing in United States is 525% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| United States | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,875 (₨821,613) | ₨115,670 | + 610% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,210 (₨631,682) | ₨70,950 | + 790% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $219 (₨62,463) | ₨25,995 | + 140% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,960 (₨560,266) | ₨59,502 | + 842% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,472 (₨420,743) | ₨50,821 | + 728% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $149 (₨42,686) | ₨20,152 | + 112% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $63 (₨18,094) | ₨2,097 | + 763% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $295 (₨84,273) | ₨71,636 | + 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $136 (₨38,907) | ₨23,262 | + 67% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $14 (₨3,902) | ₨1,718 | + 127% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $31 (₨8,726) | ₨1,977 | + 341% | |
| Clothes | + 146% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 146% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| United States | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $54 (₨15,529) | ₨3,426 | + 353% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $45 (₨12,952) | ₨6,254 | + 107% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $93 (₨26,635) | ₨13,199 | + 102% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $121 (₨34,652) | ₨8,569 | + 304% | |
| Transportation | + 178% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 178% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| United States | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $27,744 (₨7,929,986) | ₨4,456,060 | + 78% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.06 (₨302) | ₨270 | + 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $82 (₨23,562) | ₨4,626 | + 409% | |
| Personal Care | + 273% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 273% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| United States | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (₨2,277) | ₨1,015 | + 124% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $21 (₨6,119) | ₨1,391 | + 340% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $139 (₨39,686) | ₨3,667 | + 982% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (₨2,399) | ₨521 | + 360% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.85 (₨1,386) | ₨922 | + 50% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (₨1,788) | ₨736 | + 143% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.78 (₨1,367) | ₨249 | + 449% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.24 (₨639) | ₨242 | + 164% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $28 (₨7,876) | ₨860 | + 816% | |
| Entertainment | + 267% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 267% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| United States | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $55 (₨15,846) | ₨3,545 | + 347% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $28 (₨8,036) | ₨2,089 | + 285% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $200 (₨57,102) | ₨2,959 | + 1830% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $89 (₨25,576) | ₨7,109 | + 260% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 (₨3,833) | ₨880 | + 336% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.23 (₨1,496) | ₨669 | + 124% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6 (₨1,815) | ₨745 | + 144% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $554 (₨158,407) | ₨119,622 | + 32% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.20 (₨57) | ₨3.79 | + 1405% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $59 (₨16,868) | ₨3,764 | + 348% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (₨2,935) | ₨415 | + 606% | |
| TOTAL | + 284% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 23,662 prices entered by 3,250 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 01, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United States is 284% more expensive than in Pakistan
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