- Cost of Living
- Pakistan
- Russia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Pakistan compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | - 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Pakistan is 5% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨557 (руб 264) | руб 360 | - 26% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨619 (руб 294) | руб 278 | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨219 (руб 104) | руб 133 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨108 (руб 51) | руб 65 | - 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨122 (руб 58) | руб 81 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨79 (руб 37) | руб 138 | - 73% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨613 (руб 291) | руб 310 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨156 (руб 74) | руб 93 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨39 (руб 19) | руб 35 | - 47% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨283 (руб 134) | руб 60 | + 122% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨2,980 (руб 1,414) | руб 532 | + 166% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨116 (руб 55) | руб 96 | - 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨57 (руб 27) | руб 32 | - 15% | |
| Housing | - 38% | |||
| Housing in Pakistan is 38% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨56,589 (руб 26,848) | руб 75,340 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨35,418 (руб 16,804) | руб 39,678 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨8,319 (руб 3,947) | руб 6,137 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨46,212 (руб 21,925) | руб 38,444 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨29,470 (руб 13,982) | руб 24,360 | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨6,959 (руб 3,302) | руб 3,704 | - 11% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨2,729 (руб 1,295) | руб 479 | + 170% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨41,526 (руб 19,702) | руб 26,419 | - 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨11,677 (руб 5,540) | руб 5,951 | - 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨499 (руб 237) | руб 391 | - 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨1,031 (руб 489) | руб 509 | - 4% | |
| Clothes | - 45% | |||
| Clothes in Pakistan is 45% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,663 (руб 1,264) | руб 5,499 | - 77% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨4,551 (руб 2,159) | руб 3,037 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨6,644 (руб 3,152) | руб 5,637 | - 44% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨6,006 (руб 2,849) | руб 7,478 | - 62% | |
| Transportation | - 18% | |||
| Transportation in Pakistan is 18% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨2,115,150 (руб 1,003,526) | руб 1,208,140 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨92 (руб 44) | руб 43 | + 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨2,561 (руб 1,215) | руб 1,702 | - 29% | |
| Personal Care | - 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Pakistan is 21% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨241 (руб 114) | руб 324 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨748 (руб 355) | руб 508 | - 30% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨2,396 (руб 1,137) | руб 1,237 | - 8% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨445 (руб 211) | руб 230 | - 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨320 (руб 152) | руб 166 | - 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨365 (руб 173) | руб 211 | - 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨158 (руб 75) | руб 71 | + 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨112 (руб 53) | руб 104 | - 49% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨589 (руб 279) | руб 515 | - 46% | |
| Entertainment | - 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Pakistan is 2% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,589 (руб 754) | руб 1,688 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨1,181 (руб 560) | руб 682 | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨3,978 (руб 1,887) | руб 5,430 | - 65% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨3,176 (руб 1,507) | руб 3,292 | - 54% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨1,228 (руб 583) | руб 379 | + 54% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨389 (руб 184) | руб 177 | + 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨548 (руб 260) | руб 234 | + 11% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨57,145 (руб 27,112) | руб 31,513 | - 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨52 (руб 25) | руб 4.86 | + 410% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨3,979 (руб 1,888) | руб 3,232 | - 42% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨281 (руб 133) | руб 140 | - 5% | |
| TOTAL | - 22% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 17, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 11,466 prices entered by 1,369 different people.
Cost of living in Pakistan is 22% cheaper than in Russia
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