Cost of living in Pakistan compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 75% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Pakistan is 75% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Pakistan | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨916 ($3.23) | $21 | - 85% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨1,082 ($3.82) | $12 | - 68% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨533 ($1.88) | $5.91 | - 68% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨232 ($0.82) | $1.09 | - 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨323 ($1.14) | $5.68 | - 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨165 ($0.58) | $4.85 | - 88% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨836 ($2.95) | $8 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨279 ($0.98) | $4.23 | - 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨114 ($0.40) | $2.29 | - 82% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨391 ($1.38) | $3.82 | - 64% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨2,569 ($9) | $18 | - 50% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨213 ($0.75) | $2.97 | - 75% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨144 ($0.51) | $3.04 | - 83% | |
| Housing | - 85% | |||
| Housing in Pakistan is 85% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Pakistan | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨137,741 ($486) | $3,079 | - 84% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨58,708 ($207) | $2,366 | - 91% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨21,580 ($76) | $239 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨79,067 ($279) | $2,259 | - 88% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨35,699 ($126) | $1,647 | - 92% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨17,044 ($60) | $171 | - 65% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨2,308 ($8) | $61 | - 87% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨58,431 ($206) | $251 | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨29,384 ($104) | $153 | - 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨1,281 ($4.52) | $16 | - 71% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨625 ($2.21) | $34 | - 93% | |
| Clothes | - 53% | |||
| Clothes in Pakistan is 53% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Pakistan | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨4,832 ($17) | $59 | - 71% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨9,004 ($32) | $50 | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨13,089 ($46) | $106 | - 56% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨13,255 ($47) | $142 | - 67% | |
| Transportation | - 70% | |||
| Transportation in Pakistan is 70% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Pakistan | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨2,800,000 ($9,882) | $30,884 | - 68% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨272 ($0.96) | $0.93 | + 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨4,030 ($14) | $85 | - 83% | |
| Personal Care | - 82% | |||
| Personal Care in Pakistan is 82% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Pakistan | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨230 ($0.81) | $10 | - 92% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨838 ($2.96) | $24 | - 88% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨3,307 ($12) | $168 | - 93% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨1,222 ($4.31) | $10 | - 55% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨649 ($2.29) | $5.27 | - 57% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨557 ($1.97) | $7 | - 72% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨396 ($1.40) | $5.09 | - 73% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨217 ($0.77) | $2.41 | - 68% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨495 ($1.75) | $31 | - 94% | |
| Entertainment | - 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Pakistan is 29% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Pakistan | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨3,859 ($14) | $61 | - 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨1,827 ($6) | $31 | - 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨6,844 ($24) | $250 | - 90% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨8,435 ($30) | $105 | - 72% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨2,877 ($10) | $15 | - 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨566 ($2.00) | $5.99 | - 67% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨979 ($3.45) | $8 | - 54% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨149,999 ($529) | $464 | + 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨255 ($0.90) | $0.52 | + 74% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨5,226 ($18) | $72 | - 74% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨637 ($2.25) | $11 | - 80% | |
| TOTAL | - 69% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 16,322 prices entered by 1,950 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 20, 2025.
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Cost of living in Pakistan is 69% cheaper than in United States
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