Cost of living in Pakistan compared to United Kingdom
Currency:
Food | - 65% | |||
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Food in Pakistan is 65% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Pakistan | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨853 (£2.40) | £13 | - 82% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨1,049 (£2.95) | £8 | - 62% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨492 (£1.38) | £4.26 | - 68% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨185 (£0.52) | £1.20 | - 57% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨314 (£0.88) | £3.63 | - 76% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨168 (£0.47) | £2.28 | - 79% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨1,416 (£3.98) | £5.34 | - 25% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨317 (£0.89) | £2.13 | - 58% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨97 (£0.27) | £0.89 | - 70% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨506 (£1.42) | £1.97 | - 28% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨2,654 (£7) | £10 | - 26% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₨204 (£0.57) | £2.36 | - 76% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨193 (£0.54) | £1.04 | - 48% | |
Housing | - 79% | |||
Housing in Pakistan is 79% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Pakistan | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨152,835 (£429) | £1,997 | - 79% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨91,231 (£256) | £1,637 | - 84% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨33,939 (£95) | £229 | - 58% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨75,769 (£213) | £1,818 | - 88% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨53,656 (£151) | £1,060 | - 86% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨20,047 (£56) | £190 | - 70% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨2,152 (£6) | £26 | - 77% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₨60,264 (£169) | £324 | - 48% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨26,966 (£76) | £83 | - 9% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨1,409 (£3.96) | £7 | - 39% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨2,151 (£6) | £16 | - 62% | |
Clothes | - 51% | |||
Clothes in Pakistan is 51% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Pakistan | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨4,450 (£13) | £73 | - 83% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨8,668 (£24) | £32 | - 25% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨18,609 (£52) | £81 | - 35% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨7,339 (£21) | £83 | - 75% | |
Transportation | - 75% | |||
Transportation in Pakistan is 75% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Pakistan | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨4,426,660 (£12,435) | £25,126 | - 51% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨277 (£0.78) | £1.44 | - 46% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨3,424 (£10) | £85 | - 89% | |
Personal Care | - 66% | |||
Personal Care in Pakistan is 66% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Pakistan | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨606 (£1.70) | £5.04 | - 66% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨998 (£2.80) | £8 | - 64% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨2,526 (£7) | £74 | - 90% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨851 (£2.39) | £4.77 | - 50% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨669 (£1.88) | £1.97 | - 5% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨526 (£1.48) | £3.78 | - 61% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨209 (£0.59) | £2.39 | - 75% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨282 (£0.79) | £1.77 | - 55% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨2,238 (£6) | £14 | - 56% | |
Entertainment | - 77% | |||
Entertainment in Pakistan is 77% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Pakistan | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨3,608 (£10) | £40 | - 75% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨1,829 (£5.14) | £19 | - 73% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨5,580 (£16) | £124 | - 87% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨6,757 (£19) | £69 | - 72% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨2,441 (£7) | £11 | - 36% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨794 (£2.23) | £3.71 | - 40% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨706 (£1.98) | £5.75 | - 66% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨72,434 (£203) | £537 | - 62% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨3.61 (£0.01) | £0.28 | - 96% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨2,832 (£8) | £35 | - 77% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨441 (£1.24) | £14 | - 91% | |
TOTAL | - 74% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 5,322 prices entered by 1,086 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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Cost of living in Pakistan is 74% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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