- Cost of Living
- Pakistan
- Russia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Pakistan compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | - 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Pakistan is 8% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨528 (руб 260) | руб 355 | - 27% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨604 (руб 297) | руб 285 | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨214 (руб 106) | руб 134 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨108 (руб 53) | руб 64 | - 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨121 (руб 59) | руб 82 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨82 (руб 40) | руб 148 | - 73% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨437 (руб 215) | руб 310 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨153 (руб 75) | руб 94 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨40 (руб 20) | руб 35 | - 44% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨314 (руб 154) | руб 62 | + 150% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨2,141 (руб 1,054) | руб 523 | + 101% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨117 (руб 58) | руб 94 | - 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨55 (руб 27) | руб 31 | - 13% | |
| Housing | - 39% | |||
| Housing in Pakistan is 39% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨57,018 (руб 28,068) | руб 75,289 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨35,866 (руб 17,655) | руб 40,722 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨7,949 (руб 3,913) | руб 6,208 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨44,615 (руб 21,962) | руб 38,306 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨25,314 (руб 12,461) | руб 25,041 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨6,795 (руб 3,345) | руб 3,902 | - 14% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨2,652 (руб 1,306) | руб 482 | + 171% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨39,920 (руб 19,651) | руб 26,711 | - 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨11,091 (руб 5,460) | руб 5,841 | - 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨499 (руб 246) | руб 395 | - 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨947 (руб 466) | руб 534 | - 13% | |
| Clothes | - 48% | |||
| Clothes in Pakistan is 48% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,542 (руб 1,251) | руб 5,258 | - 76% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨4,026 (руб 1,982) | руб 3,050 | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨6,025 (руб 2,966) | руб 5,545 | - 47% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨5,302 (руб 2,610) | руб 7,257 | - 64% | |
| Transportation | - 19% | |||
| Transportation in Pakistan is 19% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,796,100 (руб 884,138) | руб 1,132,050 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨89 (руб 44) | руб 42 | + 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨2,526 (руб 1,243) | руб 1,702 | - 27% | |
| Personal Care | - 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Pakistan is 26% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨227 (руб 112) | руб 318 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨639 (руб 314) | руб 504 | - 38% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨2,133 (руб 1,050) | руб 1,317 | - 20% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨444 (руб 218) | руб 230 | - 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨268 (руб 132) | руб 159 | - 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨340 (руб 167) | руб 207 | - 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨142 (руб 70) | руб 69 | + 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨109 (руб 53) | руб 100 | - 47% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨627 (руб 309) | руб 524 | - 41% | |
| Entertainment | - 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Pakistan is 21% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,501 (руб 739) | руб 1,596 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨1,126 (руб 554) | руб 668 | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨3,688 (руб 1,815) | руб 5,573 | - 67% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨3,095 (руб 1,523) | руб 3,405 | - 55% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨526 (руб 259) | руб 373 | - 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨391 (руб 192) | руб 178 | + 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨548 (руб 270) | руб 228 | + 18% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨54,726 (руб 26,939) | руб 31,480 | - 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨28 (руб 14) | руб 4.91 | + 179% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨3,850 (руб 1,895) | руб 3,050 | - 38% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨182 (руб 89) | руб 137 | - 35% | |
| TOTAL | - 26% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 12,040 prices entered by 1,452 different people.
Cost of living in Pakistan is 26% cheaper than in Russia
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