Cost of living in Pakistan compared to United States
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| Food | - 71% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Pakistan is 71% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Pakistan | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨733 ($2.63) | $20 | - 87% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨1,127 ($4.05) | $11 | - 64% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨522 ($1.88) | $5.39 | - 65% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨208 ($0.75) | $1.05 | - 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨321 ($1.15) | $4.31 | - 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨151 ($0.54) | $4.46 | - 88% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨1,085 ($3.90) | $7 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨315 ($1.13) | $3.98 | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨92 ($0.33) | $2.05 | - 84% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨631 ($2.27) | $3.25 | - 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨2,419 ($9) | $17 | - 48% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨254 ($0.91) | $2.85 | - 68% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨145 ($0.52) | $2.66 | - 80% | |
| Housing | - 80% | |||
| Housing in Pakistan is 80% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Pakistan | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨148,435 ($533) | $2,917 | - 82% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨80,959 ($291) | $2,212 | - 87% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨28,403 ($102) | $220 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨78,848 ($283) | $2,027 | - 86% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨49,088 ($176) | $1,538 | - 89% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨20,612 ($74) | $149 | - 50% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨2,378 ($9) | $62 | - 86% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨66,138 ($238) | $274 | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨30,635 ($110) | $145 | - 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨1,334 ($4.79) | $14 | - 66% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨2,564 ($9) | $32 | - 71% | |
| Clothes | - 49% | |||
| Clothes in Pakistan is 49% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Pakistan | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨3,990 ($14) | $57 | - 75% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨9,761 ($35) | $54 | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨15,603 ($56) | $99 | - 43% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨10,887 ($39) | $137 | - 71% | |
| Transportation | - 67% | |||
| Transportation in Pakistan is 67% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Pakistan | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨4,397,740 ($15,799) | $29,034 | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨285 ($1.02) | $0.98 | + 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨3,201 ($11) | $78 | - 85% | |
| Personal Care | - 81% | |||
| Personal Care in Pakistan is 81% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Pakistan | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨266 ($0.96) | $9 | - 89% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨697 ($2.50) | $26 | - 90% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨3,732 ($13) | $159 | - 92% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨812 ($2.92) | $9 | - 69% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨616 ($2.21) | $4.79 | - 54% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨589 ($2.12) | $6 | - 66% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨379 ($1.36) | $4.88 | - 72% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨260 ($0.93) | $2.39 | - 61% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨697 ($2.50) | $29 | - 91% | |
| Entertainment | - 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Pakistan is 35% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Pakistan | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨3,554 ($13) | $59 | - 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨1,717 ($6) | $30 | - 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨6,844 ($25) | $214 | - 89% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨7,013 ($25) | $99 | - 74% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨2,877 ($10) | $14 | - 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨562 ($2.02) | $5.75 | - 65% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨912 ($3.27) | $7 | - 54% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨70,829 ($254) | $513 | - 50% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨255 ($0.92) | $0.66 | + 39% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨4,288 ($15) | $65 | - 76% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨448 ($1.61) | $10 | - 84% | |
| TOTAL | - 66% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 18,479 prices entered by 2,495 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 08, 2024.
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Cost of living in Pakistan is 66% cheaper than in United States
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