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Cost of living in Pakistan compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 59% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Pakistan is 59% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨597 ($4.21) | $14 | - 70% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨693 ($4.89) | $8 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨209 ($1.48) | $4.43 | - 67% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨107 ($0.76) | $0.88 | - 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨123 ($0.87) | $3.20 | - 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨91 ($0.65) | $3.97 | - 84% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨623 ($4.40) | $6 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨156 ($1.10) | $3.34 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨43 ($0.30) | $1.60 | - 81% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨296 ($2.09) | $3.64 | - 43% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨2,933 ($21) | $15 | + 41% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨121 ($0.85) | $1.92 | - 56% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨60 ($0.42) | $2.15 | - 80% | |
| Housing | - 74% | |||
| Housing in Pakistan is 74% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨56,407 ($398) | $2,044 | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨36,398 ($257) | $1,542 | - 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨8,000 ($56) | $178 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨44,838 ($316) | $1,514 | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨29,469 ($208) | $1,090 | - 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨6,742 ($48) | $117 | - 59% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨2,635 ($19) | $48 | - 61% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨38,859 ($274) | $323 | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨12,077 ($85) | $121 | - 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨506 ($3.57) | $11 | - 66% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨1,220 ($9) | $22 | - 61% | |
| Clothes | - 43% | |||
| Clothes in Pakistan is 43% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,544 ($18) | $47 | - 62% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨4,152 ($29) | $44 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨6,931 ($49) | $86 | - 43% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨5,565 ($39) | $113 | - 65% | |
| Transportation | - 61% | |||
| Transportation in Pakistan is 61% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨2,230,650 ($15,745) | $22,243 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨95 ($0.67) | $0.78 | - 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨2,465 ($17) | $85 | - 80% | |
| Personal Care | - 70% | |||
| Personal Care in Pakistan is 70% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨239 ($1.69) | $7 | - 76% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨823 ($5.81) | $18 | - 68% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨2,280 ($16) | $110 | - 85% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨498 ($3.51) | $7 | - 48% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨279 ($1.97) | $3.43 | - 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨337 ($2.38) | $5.08 | - 53% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨160 ($1.13) | $3.47 | - 67% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨105 ($0.74) | $1.84 | - 59% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨510 ($3.60) | $20 | - 82% | |
| Entertainment | - 45% | |||
| Entertainment in Pakistan is 45% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,448 ($10) | $45 | - 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨1,118 ($8) | $25 | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨4,212 ($30) | $172 | - 83% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨3,318 ($23) | $78 | - 70% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨649 ($4.58) | $12 | - 60% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨403 ($2.84) | $4.92 | - 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨546 ($3.85) | $5.92 | - 35% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨63,543 ($449) | $419 | + 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨47 ($0.33) | $0.25 | + 31% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨3,967 ($28) | $50 | - 44% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨319 ($2.25) | $8 | - 71% | |
| TOTAL | - 62% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2019.
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Cost of living in Pakistan is 62% cheaper than in United States
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