Cost of living in Pakistan compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 74% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Pakistan is 74% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Pakistan | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨810 ($2.87) | $20 | - 85% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨914 ($3.24) | $10 | - 69% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨402 ($1.42) | $5.77 | - 75% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨181 ($0.64) | $1.08 | - 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨288 ($1.02) | $4.94 | - 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨155 ($0.55) | $4.62 | - 88% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨1,179 ($4.18) | $7 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨301 ($1.07) | $4.52 | - 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨101 ($0.36) | $2.37 | - 85% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨506 ($1.79) | $3.26 | - 45% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨2,438 ($9) | $16 | - 45% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨283 ($1.00) | $2.91 | - 65% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨161 ($0.57) | $2.84 | - 80% | |
| Housing | - 78% | |||
| Housing in Pakistan is 78% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Pakistan | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨142,068 ($504) | $2,950 | - 83% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨74,167 ($263) | $2,259 | - 88% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨26,937 ($95) | $224 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨66,342 ($235) | $1,989 | - 88% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨45,519 ($161) | $1,509 | - 89% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨23,767 ($84) | $151 | - 44% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨2,085 ($7) | $64 | - 88% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨71,589 ($254) | $294 | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨29,245 ($104) | $144 | - 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨1,517 ($5.38) | $14 | - 61% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨6,532 ($23) | $33 | - 29% | |
| Clothes | - 57% | |||
| Clothes in Pakistan is 57% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Pakistan | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨3,995 ($14) | $56 | - 75% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨6,699 ($24) | $47 | - 50% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨15,767 ($56) | $96 | - 42% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨9,437 ($33) | $126 | - 73% | |
| Transportation | - 66% | |||
| Transportation in Pakistan is 66% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Pakistan | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨4,047,290 ($14,346) | $27,873 | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨271 ($0.96) | $1.03 | - 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨4,410 ($16) | $83 | - 81% | |
| Personal Care | - 73% | |||
| Personal Care in Pakistan is 73% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Pakistan | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨503 ($1.78) | $9 | - 80% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨953 ($3.38) | $26 | - 87% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨3,299 ($12) | $152 | - 92% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨1,142 ($4.05) | $9 | - 55% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨967 ($3.43) | $4.92 | - 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨899 ($3.19) | $7 | - 54% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨431 ($1.53) | $4.88 | - 69% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨210 ($0.75) | $2.18 | - 66% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨2,628 ($9) | $29 | - 68% | |
| Entertainment | - 77% | |||
| Entertainment in Pakistan is 77% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Pakistan | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨2,918 ($10) | $57 | - 82% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨1,886 ($7) | $29 | - 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨3,741 ($13) | $227 | - 94% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨6,696 ($24) | $92 | - 74% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨1,274 ($4.51) | $14 | - 68% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨683 ($2.42) | $5.39 | - 55% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨725 ($2.57) | $7 | - 61% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨68,087 ($241) | $553 | - 56% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨3.42 ($0.01) | $0.20 | - 94% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨3,517 ($12) | $60 | - 79% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨480 ($1.70) | $10 | - 84% | |
| 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 23,875 prices entered by 3,287 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 04, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Pakistan is 74% cheaper than in United States
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