Cost of living in Pakistan compared to Thailand
Currency:
Food | - 42% | |||
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Food in Pakistan is 42% cheaper than in Thailand | ||||
Pakistan | Thailand | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨853 (111 ฿) | 171 ฿ | - 35% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨1,049 (137 ฿) | 231 ฿ | - 41% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨492 (64 ฿) | 64 ฿ | - 0% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨183 (24 ฿) | 65 ฿ | - 63% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨303 (40 ฿) | 88 ฿ | - 55% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨164 (21 ฿) | 68 ฿ | - 68% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨1,416 (185 ฿) | 289 ฿ | - 36% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨317 (41 ฿) | 66 ฿ | - 37% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨97 (13 ฿) | 46 ฿ | - 73% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨506 (66 ฿) | 53 ฿ | + 25% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨2,654 (347 ฿) | 554 ฿ | - 37% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₨208 (27 ฿) | 43 ฿ | - 37% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨193 (25 ฿) | 76 ฿ | - 67% | |
Housing | - 34% | |||
Housing in Pakistan is 34% cheaper than in Thailand | ||||
Pakistan | Thailand | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨152,835 (19,960 ฿) | 36,424 ฿ | - 45% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨91,231 (11,915 ฿) | 20,210 ฿ | - 41% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨33,939 (4,432 ฿) | 4,000 ฿ | + 11% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨75,769 (9,895 ฿) | 21,293 ฿ | - 54% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨53,656 (7,007 ฿) | 11,619 ฿ | - 40% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨20,047 (2,618 ฿) | 1,702 ฿ | + 54% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨2,152 (281 ฿) | 457 ฿ | - 39% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₨60,264 (7,871 ฿) | 7,007 ฿ | + 12% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨26,966 (3,522 ฿) | 2,759 ฿ | + 28% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨1,409 (184 ฿) | 189 ฿ | - 3% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨2,151 (281 ฿) | 333 ฿ | - 16% | |
Clothes | - 32% | |||
Clothes in Pakistan is 32% cheaper than in Thailand | ||||
Pakistan | Thailand | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨4,450 (581 ฿) | 1,983 ฿ | - 71% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨8,668 (1,132 ฿) | 1,302 ฿ | - 13% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨18,609 (2,430 ฿) | 3,031 ฿ | - 20% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨7,339 (959 ฿) | 2,056 ฿ | - 53% | |
Transportation | - 51% | |||
Transportation in Pakistan is 51% cheaper than in Thailand | ||||
Pakistan | Thailand | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨4,426,660 (578,125 ฿) | 1,308,880 ฿ | - 56% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨277 (36 ฿) | 37 ฿ | - 2% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨3,424 (447 ฿) | 1,406 ฿ | - 68% | |
Personal Care | - 41% | |||
Personal Care in Pakistan is 41% cheaper than in Thailand | ||||
Pakistan | Thailand | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨606 (79 ฿) | 129 ฿ | - 39% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨998 (130 ฿) | 165 ฿ | - 21% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨2,526 (330 ฿) | 1,004 ฿ | - 67% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨851 (111 ฿) | 151 ฿ | - 26% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨669 (87 ฿) | 129 ฿ | - 32% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨526 (69 ฿) | 156 ฿ | - 56% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨209 (27 ฿) | 70 ฿ | - 61% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨282 (37 ฿) | 47 ฿ | - 21% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨2,238 (292 ฿) | 255 ฿ | + 15% | |
Entertainment | - 54% | |||
Entertainment in Pakistan is 54% cheaper than in Thailand | ||||
Pakistan | Thailand | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨3,608 (471 ฿) | 705 ฿ | - 33% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨1,829 (239 ฿) | 441 ฿ | - 46% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨5,580 (729 ฿) | 4,543 ฿ | - 84% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨6,757 (883 ฿) | 1,506 ฿ | - 41% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨2,441 (319 ฿) | 376 ฿ | - 15% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨794 (104 ฿) | 101 ฿ | + 3% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨706 (92 ฿) | 115 ฿ | - 20% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨72,434 (9,460 ฿) | 29,575 ฿ | - 68% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨3.61 (0.47 ฿) | 1.57 ฿ | - 70% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨2,832 (370 ฿) | 1,870 ฿ | - 80% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨421 (55 ฿) | 146 ฿ | - 62% | |
TOTAL | - 45% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,865 prices entered by 519 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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Cost of living in Pakistan is 45% cheaper than in Thailand
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