Cost of living in Pakistan compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | - 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Pakistan is 13% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨588 (руб 244) | руб 380 | - 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨653 (руб 271) | руб 256 | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨250 (руб 104) | руб 141 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨110 (руб 46) | руб 67 | - 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨123 (руб 51) | руб 87 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨117 (руб 48) | руб 150 | - 68% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨492 (руб 204) | руб 320 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨180 (руб 75) | руб 95 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨46 (руб 19) | руб 33 | - 41% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨359 (руб 149) | руб 61 | + 144% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨2,731 (руб 1,134) | руб 530 | + 114% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨127 (руб 53) | руб 94 | - 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨57 (руб 24) | руб 32 | - 25% | |
| Housing | - 48% | |||
| Housing in Pakistan is 48% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨56,028 (руб 23,265) | руб 74,632 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨35,811 (руб 14,870) | руб 43,484 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨8,975 (руб 3,727) | руб 6,636 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨49,793 (руб 20,676) | руб 39,395 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨29,925 (руб 12,426) | руб 25,004 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨8,086 (руб 3,358) | руб 4,110 | - 18% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨2,480 (руб 1,030) | руб 417 | + 147% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨38,897 (руб 16,152) | руб 24,777 | - 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨12,402 (руб 5,150) | руб 5,517 | - 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨593 (руб 246) | руб 430 | - 43% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨791 (руб 329) | руб 724 | - 55% | |
| Clothes | - 61% | |||
| Clothes in Pakistan is 61% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,103 (руб 873) | руб 5,782 | - 85% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨3,538 (руб 1,469) | руб 2,885 | - 49% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨6,483 (руб 2,692) | руб 5,928 | - 55% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨5,556 (руб 2,307) | руб 6,846 | - 66% | |
| Transportation | - 40% | |||
| Transportation in Pakistan is 40% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,949,500 (руб 809,524) | руб 1,412,860 | - 43% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨112 (руб 47) | руб 45 | + 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,909 (руб 793) | руб 1,906 | - 58% | |
| Personal Care | - 43% | |||
| Personal Care in Pakistan is 43% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨311 (руб 129) | руб 502 | - 74% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨401 (руб 166) | руб 585 | - 72% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,486 (руб 617) | руб 1,351 | - 54% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨514 (руб 214) | руб 238 | - 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨301 (руб 125) | руб 155 | - 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨305 (руб 127) | руб 198 | - 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨190 (руб 79) | руб 69 | + 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨126 (руб 52) | руб 98 | - 47% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨388 (руб 161) | руб 603 | - 73% | |
| Entertainment | - 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Pakistan is 46% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,486 (руб 617) | руб 1,770 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨1,191 (руб 495) | руб 610 | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨3,767 (руб 1,564) | руб 6,547 | - 76% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨3,552 (руб 1,475) | руб 3,282 | - 55% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨885 (руб 368) | руб 431 | - 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨327 (руб 136) | руб 218 | - 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨393 (руб 163) | руб 241 | - 32% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨55,804 (руб 23,172) | руб 30,673 | - 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨4.62 (руб 1.92) | руб 2.68 | - 28% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨4,010 (руб 1,665) | руб 3,340 | - 50% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨216 (руб 90) | руб 150 | - 40% | |
| TOTAL | - 40% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 7,324 prices entered by 929 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 23, 2020.
Exchange rate:
0.41525
RUB
/
PKR
*
Cost of living in Pakistan is 40% cheaper than in Russia
Other Country Comparisons
- Cost of living in Anguilla is 105% more expensive than in Russia
- Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 33% more expensive than in Russia
- Cost of living in Afghanistan is about the same as in Russia
- Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 69% more expensive than in Russia
- Cost of living in Armenia is 12% cheaper than in Russia
- Cost of living in Angola is 21% more expensive than in Russia
- Cost of living in American Samoa is in Russia
- Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 85% more expensive than in Russia