Cost of living in United States compared to Pakistan
Currency:
Food | + 250% | |||
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Food in United States is 250% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
United States | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $20 (₨5,485) | ₨853 | + 543% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $11 (₨3,023) | ₨1,049 | + 188% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.70 (₨1,591) | ₨492 | + 223% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.06 (₨297) | ₨185 | + 60% | |
12 eggs, large | $4.54 (₨1,267) | ₨314 | + 303% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.56 (₨1,272) | ₨168 | + 657% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (₨2,034) | ₨1,416 | + 44% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.44 (₨1,237) | ₨317 | + 291% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.22 (₨618) | ₨97 | + 539% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.02 (₨842) | ₨506 | + 66% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (₨4,419) | ₨2,654 | + 67% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.93 (₨818) | ₨204 | + 302% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.79 (₨778) | ₨193 | + 304% | |
Housing | + 419% | |||
Housing in United States is 419% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
United States | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,010 (₨839,364) | ₨152,835 | + 449% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,308 (₨643,568) | ₨91,231 | + 605% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $223 (₨62,089) | ₨33,939 | + 83% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,055 (₨573,007) | ₨75,769 | + 656% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,565 (₨436,515) | ₨53,656 | + 714% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $149 (₨41,450) | ₨20,047 | + 107% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $64 (₨17,911) | ₨2,152 | + 732% | |
40” flat screen tv | $293 (₨81,846) | ₨60,264 | + 36% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $145 (₨40,560) | ₨26,966 | + 50% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $14 (₨3,991) | ₨1,409 | + 183% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $30 (₨8,324) | ₨2,151 | + 287% | |
Clothes | + 103% | |||
Clothes in United States is 103% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
United States | Pakistan | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $57 (₨15,963) | ₨4,450 | + 259% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $52 (₨14,591) | ₨8,668 | + 68% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $97 (₨27,160) | ₨18,609 | + 46% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $131 (₨36,565) | ₨7,339 | + 398% | |
Transportation | + 183% | |||
Transportation in United States is 183% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
United States | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $28,449 (₨7,933,631) | ₨4,426,660 | + 79% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.98 (₨274) | ₨277 | - 1% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $74 (₨20,602) | ₨3,424 | + 502% | |
Personal Care | + 370% | |||
Personal Care in United States is 370% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
United States | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $10 (₨2,660) | ₨606 | + 339% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $21 (₨5,903) | ₨998 | + 491% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $140 (₨38,906) | ₨2,526 | + 1440% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $9 (₨2,597) | ₨851 | + 205% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $5.01 (₨1,397) | ₨669 | + 109% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (₨1,828) | ₨526 | + 247% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.94 (₨1,377) | ₨209 | + 560% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $2.36 (₨658) | ₨282 | + 133% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $29 (₨8,207) | ₨2,238 | + 267% | |
Entertainment | + 348% | |||
Entertainment in United States is 348% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
United States | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $57 (₨15,984) | ₨3,608 | + 343% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $30 (₨8,306) | ₨1,829 | + 354% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $207 (₨57,678) | ₨5,580 | + 934% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $99 (₨27,646) | ₨6,757 | + 309% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $15 (₨4,073) | ₨2,441 | + 67% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.58 (₨1,555) | ₨794 | + 96% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (₨2,027) | ₨706 | + 187% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $507 (₨141,308) | ₨72,434 | + 95% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.37 (₨103) | ₨3.61 | + 2750% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $66 (₨18,488) | ₨2,832 | + 553% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (₨2,847) | ₨441 | + 546% | |
TOTAL | + 289% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 19,946 prices entered by 2,807 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United States is 289% more expensive than in Pakistan
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