Cost of living in Pakistan compared to Sri Lanka
Currency:
Food | - 40% | |||
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Food in Pakistan is 40% cheaper than in Sri Lanka | ||||
Pakistan | Sri Lanka | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨853 (928 ₨) | 895 ₨ | + 4% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨1,049 (1,142 ₨) | 1,891 ₨ | - 40% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨492 (536 ₨) | 876 ₨ | - 39% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨185 (202 ₨) | 479 ₨ | - 58% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨314 (342 ₨) | 652 ₨ | - 48% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨168 (183 ₨) | 493 ₨ | - 63% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨1,416 (1,542 ₨) | 1,632 ₨ | - 6% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨317 (345 ₨) | 1,898 ₨ | - 82% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨97 (105 ₨) | 368 ₨ | - 71% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨506 (551 ₨) | 503 ₨ | + 9% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨2,654 (2,888 ₨) | 5,394 ₨ | - 46% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₨204 (222 ₨) | 450 ₨ | - 51% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨193 (210 ₨) | 179 ₨ | + 17% | |
Housing | - 7% | |||
Housing in Pakistan is 7% cheaper than in Sri Lanka | ||||
Pakistan | Sri Lanka | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨152,835 (166,347 ₨) | 228,163 ₨ | - 27% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨91,231 (99,297 ₨) | 98,493 ₨ | + 1% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨33,939 (36,939 ₨) | 21,450 ₨ | + 72% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨75,769 (82,467 ₨) | 92,598 ₨ | - 11% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨53,656 (58,400 ₨) | 54,118 ₨ | + 8% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨20,047 (21,819 ₨) | 9,607 ₨ | + 127% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨2,152 (2,342 ₨) | 3,210 ₨ | - 27% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₨60,264 (65,592 ₨) | 78,358 ₨ | - 16% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨26,966 (29,350 ₨) | 53,577 ₨ | - 45% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨1,409 (1,533 ₨) | 2,368 ₨ | - 35% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨2,151 (2,341 ₨) | 2,000 ₨ | + 17% | |
Clothes | + 10% | |||
Clothes in Pakistan is 10% more expensive than in Sri Lanka | ||||
Pakistan | Sri Lanka | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨4,450 (4,844 ₨) | 9,187 ₨ | - 47% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨8,668 (9,435 ₨) | 7,770 ₨ | + 21% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨18,609 (20,255 ₨) | 7,928 ₨ | + 155% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨7,339 (7,988 ₨) | 13,142 ₨ | - 39% | |
Transportation | - 46% | |||
Transportation in Pakistan is 46% cheaper than in Sri Lanka | ||||
Pakistan | Sri Lanka | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨4,426,660 (4,818,023 ₨) | 18,612,500 ₨ | - 74% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨277 (301 ₨) | 366 ₨ | - 18% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨3,424 (3,726 ₨) | 3,626 ₨ | + 3% | |
Personal Care | - 44% | |||
Personal Care in Pakistan is 44% cheaper than in Sri Lanka | ||||
Pakistan | Sri Lanka | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨606 (659 ₨) | 2,499 ₨ | - 74% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨998 (1,087 ₨) | 1,086 ₨ | + 0% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨2,526 (2,749 ₨) | 4,000 ₨ | - 31% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨851 (926 ₨) | 1,464 ₨ | - 37% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨669 (729 ₨) | 931 ₨ | - 22% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨526 (573 ₨) | 861 ₨ | - 33% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨209 (227 ₨) | 1,403 ₨ | - 84% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨282 (307 ₨) | 223 ₨ | + 38% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨2,238 (2,435 ₨) | 1,591 ₨ | + 53% | |
Entertainment | - 52% | |||
Entertainment in Pakistan is 52% cheaper than in Sri Lanka | ||||
Pakistan | Sri Lanka | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨3,608 (3,927 ₨) | 4,932 ₨ | - 20% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨1,829 (1,991 ₨) | 1,550 ₨ | + 28% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨5,580 (6,074 ₨) | 5,110 ₨ | + 19% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨6,757 (7,355 ₨) | 8,852 ₨ | - 17% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨2,441 (2,657 ₨) | 1,941 ₨ | + 37% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨794 (864 ₨) | 606 ₨ | + 43% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨706 (769 ₨) | 817 ₨ | - 6% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨72,434 (78,838 ₨) | 259,143 ₨ | - 70% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨3.61 (3.93 ₨) | 6 ₨ | - 39% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨2,832 (3,082 ₨) | 7,152 ₨ | - 57% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨441 (480 ₨) | 8,091 ₨ | - 94% | |
TOTAL | - 38% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,709 prices entered by 482 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Pakistan is 38% cheaper than in Sri Lanka
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