Cost of living in Pakistan compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 66% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Pakistan is 66% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨577 ($3.53) | $15 | - 76% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨658 ($4.02) | $8 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨249 ($1.52) | $4.33 | - 65% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨108 ($0.66) | $0.88 | - 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨120 ($0.74) | $2.97 | - 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨96 ($0.59) | $4.02 | - 85% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨526 ($3.22) | $6 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨176 ($1.08) | $3.35 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨44 ($0.27) | $1.76 | - 85% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨344 ($2.11) | $3.17 | - 33% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨1,632 ($10) | $14 | - 31% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨126 ($0.77) | $1.94 | - 60% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨57 ($0.35) | $2.03 | - 83% | |
| Housing | - 78% | |||
| Housing in Pakistan is 78% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨60,758 ($371) | $2,264 | - 84% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨35,785 ($219) | $1,625 | - 87% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨9,753 ($60) | $177 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨53,937 ($330) | $1,626 | - 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨30,998 ($190) | $1,156 | - 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨7,631 ($47) | $109 | - 57% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨2,510 ($15) | $47 | - 67% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨40,341 ($247) | $298 | - 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨12,473 ($76) | $118 | - 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨609 ($3.72) | $11 | - 65% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨649 ($3.97) | $22 | - 82% | |
| Clothes | - 55% | |||
| Clothes in Pakistan is 55% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,518 ($15) | $49 | - 68% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨3,757 ($23) | $45 | - 49% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨6,430 ($39) | $86 | - 54% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨5,127 ($31) | $111 | - 72% | |
| Transportation | - 63% | |||
| Transportation in Pakistan is 63% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨2,319,940 ($14,185) | $22,989 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨115 ($0.70) | $0.75 | - 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨2,310 ($14) | $81 | - 82% | |
| Personal Care | - 75% | |||
| Personal Care in Pakistan is 75% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨235 ($1.44) | $7 | - 80% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨426 ($2.60) | $20 | - 87% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,378 ($8) | $109 | - 92% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨435 ($2.66) | $7 | - 60% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨332 ($2.03) | $3.54 | - 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨311 ($1.90) | $5.09 | - 63% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨207 ($1.27) | $3.56 | - 64% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨138 ($0.84) | $1.83 | - 54% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨434 ($2.66) | $21 | - 88% | |
| Entertainment | - 67% | |||
| Entertainment in Pakistan is 67% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,566 ($10) | $45 | - 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨1,256 ($8) | $25 | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨3,430 ($21) | $222 | - 91% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨3,673 ($22) | $74 | - 70% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨792 ($4.85) | $12 | - 59% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨348 ($2.13) | $4.82 | - 56% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨516 ($3.15) | $5.79 | - 46% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨46,753 ($286) | $395 | - 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨4.30 ($0.03) | $0.19 | - 86% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨4,335 ($27) | $52 | - 50% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨215 ($1.32) | $8 | - 84% | |
| TOTAL | - 70% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 02, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Pakistan is 70% cheaper than in United States
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