Cost of living in Western Sahara compared to Pakistan
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| Food in Western Sahara is about the same as in Pakistan | ||||
| Western Sahara | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | ₨810 | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | - | ₨914 | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | ₨402 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 Dirham (₨197) | ₨182 | + 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | - | ₨288 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | ₨155 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | ₨1,179 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | ₨301 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | ₨102 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | ₨506 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | ₨2,438 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | - | ₨283 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | ₨161 | - | |
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in Western Sahara is about the same as in Pakistan | ||||
| Western Sahara | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | ₨142,068 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | ₨74,167 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | ₨26,937 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | ₨66,342 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | ₨45,519 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | ₨23,767 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | ₨2,085 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | ₨71,589 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨29,245 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ₨1,517 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨6,532 | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Western Sahara is about the same as in Pakistan | ||||
| Western Sahara | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | ₨3,995 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | ₨6,699 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨15,767 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ₨9,437 | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Western Sahara is about the same as in Pakistan | ||||
| Western Sahara | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨4,047,290 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | ₨271 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨4,410 | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Western Sahara is about the same as in Pakistan | ||||
| Western Sahara | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨503 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨953 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨3,299 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ₨1,142 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ₨967 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ₨899 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | ₨431 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | ₨210 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | ₨2,628 | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Western Sahara is about the same as in Pakistan | ||||
| Western Sahara | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | ₨2,918 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ₨1,886 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨3,741 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | ₨6,696 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ₨1,274 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | ₨683 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ₨725 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨68,087 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨3.42 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | ₨3,517 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | ₨480 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 0% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,007 prices entered by 532 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 30, 2023.
Exchange rate:
28.163
PKR
/
MAD
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Cost of living in Western Sahara is about the same as in Pakistan
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