Cost of living in Pakistan compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | - 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Pakistan is 15% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨477 (руб 223) | руб 406 | - 45% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨617 (руб 288) | руб 283 | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨254 (руб 119) | руб 144 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨111 (руб 52) | руб 65 | - 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨146 (руб 68) | руб 88 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨85 (руб 40) | руб 130 | - 69% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨736 (руб 344) | руб 333 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨147 (руб 69) | руб 107 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨52 (руб 24) | руб 34 | - 29% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨285 (руб 133) | руб 66 | + 102% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨1,607 (руб 750) | руб 593 | + 26% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨133 (руб 62) | руб 110 | - 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨80 (руб 38) | руб 29 | + 30% | |
| Housing | - 30% | |||
| Housing in Pakistan is 30% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨65,208 (руб 30,445) | руб 68,217 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨40,675 (руб 18,991) | руб 38,434 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨11,662 (руб 5,445) | руб 5,700 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨44,902 (руб 20,964) | руб 32,389 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨32,659 (руб 15,248) | руб 23,273 | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨8,932 (руб 4,170) | руб 3,730 | + 12% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨2,572 (руб 1,201) | руб 439 | + 174% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨44,098 (руб 20,589) | руб 24,196 | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨23,617 (руб 11,026) | руб 6,604 | + 67% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨667 (руб 311) | руб 413 | - 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨516 (руб 241) | руб 811 | - 70% | |
| Clothes | - 29% | |||
| Clothes in Pakistan is 29% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨3,054 (руб 1,426) | руб 4,757 | - 70% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨5,408 (руб 2,525) | руб 2,535 | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨8,399 (руб 3,921) | руб 5,645 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨5,912 (руб 2,760) | руб 6,989 | - 61% | |
| Transportation | - 17% | |||
| Transportation in Pakistan is 17% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨2,463,580 (руб 1,150,229) | руб 1,246,020 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨107 (руб 50) | руб 47 | + 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨2,108 (руб 984) | руб 1,609 | - 39% | |
| Personal Care | - 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Pakistan is 29% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨260 (руб 121) | руб 451 | - 73% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨616 (руб 288) | руб 549 | - 48% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,831 (руб 855) | руб 1,290 | - 34% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨463 (руб 216) | руб 307 | - 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨350 (руб 163) | руб 183 | - 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨441 (руб 206) | руб 213 | - 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨189 (руб 88) | руб 81 | + 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨169 (руб 79) | руб 100 | - 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨480 (руб 224) | руб 559 | - 60% | |
| Entertainment | - 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Pakistan is 16% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,849 (руб 863) | руб 1,443 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨1,458 (руб 681) | руб 580 | + 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨2,679 (руб 1,251) | руб 5,605 | - 78% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨3,680 (руб 1,718) | руб 3,345 | - 49% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨850 (руб 397) | руб 385 | + 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨437 (руб 204) | руб 166 | + 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨435 (руб 203) | руб 220 | - 8% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨58,894 (руб 27,497) | руб 35,616 | - 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨39 (руб 18) | руб 7 | + 174% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨4,106 (руб 1,917) | руб 3,599 | - 47% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨267 (руб 125) | руб 160 | - 22% | |
| TOTAL | - 22% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 9,382 prices entered by 1,214 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 25, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Pakistan is 22% cheaper than in Russia
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