- Cost of Living
- Pakistan
- United States
- Comparison
Cost of living in Pakistan compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 62% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Pakistan is 62% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨559 ($4.00) | $14 | - 72% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨610 ($4.36) | $8 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨222 ($1.59) | $4.54 | - 65% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨108 ($0.77) | $0.89 | - 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨121 ($0.87) | $3.17 | - 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨80 ($0.57) | $4.02 | - 86% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨439 ($3.14) | $6 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨154 ($1.10) | $3.34 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨40 ($0.28) | $1.60 | - 82% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨293 ($2.10) | $3.44 | - 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨2,141 ($15) | $15 | + 3% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨117 ($0.84) | $1.91 | - 56% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨56 ($0.40) | $2.14 | - 81% | |
| Housing | - 75% | |||
| Housing in Pakistan is 75% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨57,192 ($409) | $2,041 | - 80% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨36,148 ($258) | $1,578 | - 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨8,238 ($59) | $177 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨44,615 ($319) | $1,584 | - 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨25,516 ($182) | $1,130 | - 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨6,795 ($49) | $121 | - 60% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨2,646 ($19) | $48 | - 60% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨39,967 ($286) | $334 | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨11,006 ($79) | $119 | - 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨499 ($3.57) | $11 | - 67% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨939 ($7) | $22 | - 70% | |
| Clothes | - 45% | |||
| Clothes in Pakistan is 45% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,600 ($19) | $47 | - 61% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨4,026 ($29) | $45 | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨6,156 ($44) | $85 | - 48% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨5,351 ($38) | $115 | - 67% | |
| Transportation | - 64% | |||
| Transportation in Pakistan is 64% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,833,160 ($13,107) | $22,351 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨90 ($0.64) | $0.77 | - 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨2,481 ($18) | $85 | - 79% | |
| Personal Care | - 72% | |||
| Personal Care in Pakistan is 72% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨227 ($1.63) | $7 | - 77% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨652 ($4.66) | $19 | - 75% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨2,133 ($15) | $111 | - 86% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨444 ($3.17) | $7 | - 53% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨275 ($1.97) | $3.50 | - 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨340 ($2.43) | $5.12 | - 53% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨142 ($1.02) | $3.47 | - 71% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨109 ($0.78) | $1.85 | - 58% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨637 ($4.55) | $21 | - 78% | |
| Entertainment | - 57% | |||
| Entertainment in Pakistan is 57% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,494 ($11) | $45 | - 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨1,128 ($8) | $25 | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨3,688 ($26) | $173 | - 85% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨3,101 ($22) | $79 | - 72% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨526 ($3.76) | $12 | - 67% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨392 ($2.80) | $4.87 | - 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨548 ($3.92) | $5.87 | - 33% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨54,726 ($391) | $424 | - 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨26 ($0.19) | $0.34 | - 44% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨4,025 ($29) | $54 | - 46% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨185 ($1.32) | $8 | - 83% | |
| TOTAL | - 66% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 13, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Pakistan is 66% cheaper than in United States
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