Cost of living in Pakistan compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | - 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Pakistan is 27% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Pakistan | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨851 (руб 243) | руб 496 | - 51% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨952 (руб 272) | руб 371 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨348 (руб 100) | руб 197 | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨169 (руб 48) | руб 84 | - 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨282 (руб 81) | руб 117 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨252 (руб 72) | руб 196 | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨1,139 (руб 326) | руб 424 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨290 (руб 83) | руб 113 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨122 (руб 35) | руб 50 | - 30% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨549 (руб 157) | руб 78 | + 101% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨2,949 (руб 843) | руб 721 | + 17% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨289 (руб 83) | руб 147 | - 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨191 (руб 55) | руб 45 | + 22% | |
| 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 | ₨118,562 (руб 33,894) | руб 85,386 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨73,692 (руб 21,067) | руб 56,051 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨23,696 (руб 6,774) | руб 9,152 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨59,994 (руб 17,151) | руб 48,742 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨50,948 (руб 14,565) | руб 29,136 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨20,196 (руб 5,774) | руб 5,327 | + 8% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨2,076 (руб 593) | руб 495 | + 20% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨71,670 (руб 20,489) | руб 23,888 | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨22,629 (руб 6,469) | руб 10,506 | - 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨1,673 (руб 478) | руб 606 | - 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨1,564 (руб 447) | руб 1,151 | - 61% | |
| Clothes | - 60% | |||
| Clothes in Pakistan is 60% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Pakistan | Russia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨3,426 (руб 979) | руб 5,595 | - 82% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨6,254 (руб 1,788) | руб 3,450 | - 48% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨13,199 (руб 3,773) | руб 7,670 | - 51% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨8,569 (руб 2,450) | руб 9,727 | - 75% | |
| Transportation | - 31% | |||
| Transportation in Pakistan is 31% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Pakistan | Russia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨4,456,060 (руб 1,273,874) | руб 2,390,320 | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨270 (руб 77) | руб 51 | + 52% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨4,626 (руб 1,322) | руб 2,294 | - 42% | |
| Personal Care | - 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Pakistan is 33% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Pakistan | Russia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨1,015 (руб 290) | руб 511 | - 43% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨1,391 (руб 398) | руб 686 | - 42% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨3,667 (руб 1,048) | руб 1,874 | - 44% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨521 (руб 149) | руб 411 | - 64% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨922 (руб 264) | руб 259 | + 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨736 (руб 210) | руб 285 | - 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨249 (руб 71) | руб 116 | - 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨242 (руб 69) | руб 153 | - 55% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨860 (руб 246) | руб 827 | - 70% | |
| Entertainment | - 49% | |||
| Entertainment in Pakistan is 49% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Pakistan | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨3,545 (руб 1,013) | руб 1,772 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨2,089 (руб 597) | руб 728 | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨2,959 (руб 846) | руб 7,974 | - 89% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨7,109 (руб 2,032) | руб 3,857 | - 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨880 (руб 251) | руб 461 | - 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨669 (руб 191) | руб 220 | - 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨1,106 (руб 316) | руб 261 | + 21% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨119,622 (руб 34,197) | руб 71,350 | - 52% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨3.79 (руб 1.08) | руб 2.73 | - 60% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨3,764 (руб 1,076) | руб 4,225 | - 75% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨415 (руб 119) | руб 204 | - 42% | |
| TOTAL | - 41% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 8,016 prices entered by 986 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 08, 2023.
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Cost of living in Pakistan is 41% cheaper than in Russia
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