Cost of living in Pakistan compared to Switzerland
Currency:
Food | - 80% | |||
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Food in Pakistan is 80% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
Pakistan | Switzerland | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨853 (CHF 2.70) | CHF 27 | - 90% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨1,049 (CHF 3.33) | CHF 16 | - 79% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨492 (CHF 1.56) | CHF 11 | - 86% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨185 (CHF 0.59) | CHF 1.81 | - 68% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨314 (CHF 1.00) | CHF 8 | - 88% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨168 (CHF 0.53) | CHF 4.50 | - 88% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨1,416 (CHF 4.49) | CHF 10 | - 56% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨317 (CHF 1.01) | CHF 4.33 | - 77% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨97 (CHF 0.31) | CHF 2.27 | - 86% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨506 (CHF 1.61) | CHF 2.33 | - 31% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨2,654 (CHF 8) | CHF 13 | - 34% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₨204 (CHF 0.65) | CHF 2.87 | - 78% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨193 (CHF 0.61) | CHF 2.35 | - 74% | |
Housing | - 84% | |||
Housing in Pakistan is 84% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
Pakistan | Switzerland | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨152,835 (CHF 485) | CHF 3,527 | - 86% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨91,231 (CHF 289) | CHF 2,866 | - 90% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨33,939 (CHF 108) | CHF 205 | - 48% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨75,769 (CHF 240) | CHF 2,179 | - 89% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨53,656 (CHF 170) | CHF 1,557 | - 89% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨20,047 (CHF 64) | CHF 94 | - 32% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨2,152 (CHF 7) | CHF 53 | - 87% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₨60,264 (CHF 191) | CHF 305 | - 37% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨26,966 (CHF 86) | CHF 116 | - 26% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨1,409 (CHF 4.47) | CHF 17 | - 74% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨2,151 (CHF 7) | CHF 30 | - 77% | |
Clothes | - 69% | |||
Clothes in Pakistan is 69% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
Pakistan | Switzerland | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨4,450 (CHF 14) | CHF 111 | - 87% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨8,668 (CHF 27) | CHF 64 | - 57% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨18,609 (CHF 59) | CHF 118 | - 50% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨7,339 (CHF 23) | CHF 184 | - 87% | |
Transportation | - 73% | |||
Transportation in Pakistan is 73% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
Pakistan | Switzerland | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨4,426,660 (CHF 14,040) | CHF 36,492 | - 62% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨277 (CHF 0.88) | CHF 1.84 | - 52% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨3,424 (CHF 11) | CHF 78 | - 86% | |
Personal Care | - 85% | |||
Personal Care in Pakistan is 85% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
Pakistan | Switzerland | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨606 (CHF 1.92) | CHF 13 | - 85% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨998 (CHF 3.17) | CHF 26 | - 88% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨2,526 (CHF 8) | CHF 211 | - 96% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨851 (CHF 2.70) | CHF 5.94 | - 55% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨669 (CHF 2.12) | CHF 4.15 | - 49% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨526 (CHF 1.67) | CHF 7 | - 76% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨209 (CHF 0.66) | CHF 4.35 | - 85% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨282 (CHF 0.90) | CHF 4.98 | - 82% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨2,238 (CHF 7) | CHF 58 | - 88% | |
Entertainment | - 82% | |||
Entertainment in Pakistan is 82% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
Pakistan | Switzerland | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨3,608 (CHF 11) | CHF 71 | - 84% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨1,829 (CHF 5.80) | CHF 39 | - 85% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨5,580 (CHF 18) | CHF 101 | - 83% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨6,757 (CHF 21) | CHF 125 | - 83% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨2,441 (CHF 8) | CHF 17 | - 55% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨794 (CHF 2.52) | CHF 5.21 | - 52% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨706 (CHF 2.24) | CHF 7 | - 67% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨72,434 (CHF 230) | CHF 434 | - 47% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨3.61 (CHF 0.01) | CHF 0.33 | - 97% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨2,832 (CHF 9) | CHF 88 | - 90% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨441 (CHF 1.40) | CHF 9 | - 84% | |
TOTAL | - 80% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,194 prices entered by 584 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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Cost of living in Pakistan is 80% cheaper than in Switzerland
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