Cost of living in Pakistan compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | - 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Pakistan is 22% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Pakistan | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨802 (руб 242) | руб 516 | - 53% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨1,160 (руб 350) | руб 349 | + 0% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨585 (руб 177) | руб 199 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨227 (руб 69) | руб 87 | - 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨309 (руб 93) | руб 145 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨158 (руб 48) | руб 214 | - 78% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨977 (руб 295) | руб 416 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨266 (руб 80) | руб 130 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨103 (руб 31) | руб 54 | - 43% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨630 (руб 190) | руб 89 | + 113% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨2,786 (руб 841) | руб 687 | + 23% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨243 (руб 73) | руб 166 | - 56% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨146 (руб 44) | руб 40 | + 10% | |
| Housing | - 52% | |||
| Housing in Pakistan is 52% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Pakistan | Russia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨93,306 (руб 28,175) | руб 107,252 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨55,839 (руб 16,861) | руб 58,989 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨20,080 (руб 6,063) | руб 8,242 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨79,128 (руб 23,894) | руб 54,389 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨39,248 (руб 11,851) | руб 33,455 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨16,807 (руб 5,075) | руб 5,698 | - 11% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨2,605 (руб 786) | руб 901 | - 13% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨61,383 (руб 18,535) | руб 22,739 | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨29,384 (руб 8,873) | руб 7,545 | + 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨1,214 (руб 367) | руб 546 | - 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨2,976 (руб 899) | руб 797 | + 13% | |
| Clothes | - 46% | |||
| Clothes in Pakistan is 46% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Pakistan | Russia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨4,498 (руб 1,358) | руб 6,508 | - 79% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨9,724 (руб 2,936) | руб 3,183 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨12,486 (руб 3,770) | руб 8,423 | - 55% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨13,517 (руб 4,081) | руб 7,792 | - 48% | |
| Transportation | - 40% | |||
| Transportation in Pakistan is 40% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Pakistan | Russia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨2,800,000 (руб 845,491) | руб 2,623,330 | - 68% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨272 (руб 82) | руб 55 | + 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨3,752 (руб 1,133) | руб 2,129 | - 47% | |
| Personal Care | - 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Pakistan is 34% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Pakistan | Russia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨230 (руб 69) | руб 316 | - 78% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨838 (руб 253) | руб 551 | - 54% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨3,307 (руб 998) | руб 1,975 | - 49% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨1,222 (руб 369) | руб 354 | + 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨649 (руб 196) | руб 216 | - 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨557 (руб 168) | руб 196 | - 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨396 (руб 120) | руб 125 | - 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨217 (руб 66) | руб 133 | - 51% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨495 (руб 149) | руб 499 | - 70% | |
| Entertainment | + 102% | |||
| Entertainment in Pakistan is 102% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Pakistan | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨3,859 (руб 1,165) | руб 1,898 | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨1,827 (руб 552) | руб 653 | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨6,844 (руб 2,067) | руб 5,496 | - 62% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨8,435 (руб 2,547) | руб 3,237 | - 21% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨2,877 (руб 869) | руб 487 | + 78% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨566 (руб 171) | руб 182 | - 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨836 (руб 253) | руб 249 | + 2% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨149,999 (руб 45,294) | руб 58,430 | - 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨255 (руб 77) | руб 3.97 | + 1840% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨5,305 (руб 1,602) | руб 3,415 | - 53% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨637 (руб 192) | руб 206 | - 7% | |
| TOTAL | - 21% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 2,922 prices entered by 400 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 26, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Pakistan is 21% cheaper than in Russia
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