Cost of living in Pakistan compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 64% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Pakistan is 64% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨441 ($2.88) | $15 | - 81% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨682 ($4.45) | $8 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨269 ($1.75) | $4.27 | - 59% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨115 ($0.75) | $0.88 | - 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨152 ($0.99) | $2.88 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨86 ($0.56) | $4.18 | - 87% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨730 ($4.76) | $6 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨149 ($0.97) | $3.44 | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨53 ($0.34) | $1.76 | - 81% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨304 ($1.98) | $3.11 | - 36% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨1,613 ($11) | $14 | - 26% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨130 ($0.85) | $1.99 | - 57% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨81 ($0.53) | $2.18 | - 76% | |
| Housing | - 75% | |||
| Housing in Pakistan is 75% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨68,178 ($445) | $2,189 | - 80% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨38,848 ($253) | $1,581 | - 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨11,046 ($72) | $179 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨53,451 ($349) | $1,543 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨33,101 ($216) | $1,142 | - 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨9,791 ($64) | $113 | - 43% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨2,408 ($16) | $52 | - 70% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨45,353 ($296) | $272 | + 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨22,152 ($145) | $127 | + 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨767 ($5.00) | $11 | - 53% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨518 ($3.38) | $22 | - 85% | |
| Clothes | - 30% | |||
| Clothes in Pakistan is 30% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨3,232 ($21) | $47 | - 55% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨5,463 ($36) | $42 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨9,871 ($64) | $86 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨6,396 ($42) | $107 | - 61% | |
| Transportation | - 57% | |||
| Transportation in Pakistan is 57% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨2,677,660 ($17,467) | $23,518 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨106 ($0.69) | $0.66 | + 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨2,392 ($16) | $74 | - 79% | |
| Personal Care | - 68% | |||
| Personal Care in Pakistan is 68% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨250 ($1.63) | $7 | - 77% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨778 ($5.08) | $16 | - 69% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,865 ($12) | $111 | - 89% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨577 ($3.76) | $7 | - 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨370 ($2.41) | $3.45 | - 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨526 ($3.43) | $4.86 | - 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨185 ($1.21) | $3.66 | - 67% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨156 ($1.02) | $1.81 | - 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨515 ($3.36) | $22 | - 85% | |
| Entertainment | - 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Pakistan is 46% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨2,013 ($13) | $47 | - 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨1,512 ($10) | $25 | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨2,928 ($19) | $197 | - 90% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨3,842 ($25) | $78 | - 68% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨1,548 ($10) | $12 | - 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨492 ($3.21) | $4.94 | - 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨444 ($2.89) | $5.65 | - 49% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨75,858 ($495) | $427 | + 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨41 ($0.27) | $0.25 | + 9% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨3,909 ($25) | $49 | - 48% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨282 ($1.84) | $8 | - 78% | |
| TOTAL | - 63% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 33,556 prices entered by 4,594 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 08, 2021.
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Cost of living in Pakistan is 63% cheaper than in United States
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