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Cost of living in Pakistan

Compare the cost of your home country to the actual living costs in Pakistan, simply select your home currency and see the difference!

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Food Price in ₨
12 eggs dozen, large 12.50 PKR
1 beer pint in local shops, markets 7 PKR
1 kg of tomatoes 8.50 PKR
Full chicken 2kg 38.75 PKR
1litre 100% fruit juice 8.50 PKR
1 package of cigarettes imported brands 25 PKR
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples 7.50 PKR
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality 48.95 PKR
2.5 liters of Coca-Cola 0.95 PKR
1 Bread loaf standard 9.50 PKR
Whole fat Yogurt. 500ml 12 PKR
1x6 pack Dardanelle tuna 18.50 PKR
Heinz baked beans 1 tin 8 PKR
1.5 kg Sugar 10 PKR
2 liter cooking oil 20 PKR
Yum-yum noodles per pack 2.00 PKR
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes 5.50 PKR
1 liter milk 8.50 PKR
Fast food restaurant large serving/ take away 25 PKR
Housing
Utilities per month (water, electricity, gas) for 2 people in flat 165 PKR
Wi-Fi monthly fee 8 Mbps (1 month) 145 PKR
Laundry detergent (bleach, sunlight liquid, washing surf… altogether) 58.50 PKR
House Cleaning fee per day 105 PKR
Large Gas heater price range upwards. 200 PKR
Original branded Electric Fans 200 PKR
Original branded Electric kettle. 120 PKR
40 inches Beko flat screen HD TV set 2000 PKR
Single bed Blankets 120 PKR
Personal Care
Avon for women and men cologne 100 PKR
Ladies hair plaiting. 60 PKR
Ladies Sanitaryware (Pads and Tampoons) 18 PKR
Men's haircut 40 PKR
Ibuprofen, Panadol, Grandpa Pain killers box of 12 dosses 24.50 PKR
Mobile package local network providers’ talk-time, data and messages 65 PKR
1 month of gym subscription. 105 PKR
Earphones original (Samsung. iPhone) 90 PKR
Unisex Loris perfume 30 PKR
Gadgets maintenance and repairs (cellphone, laptops, tablets...) starting price. 100 PKR
Smart phones (Samsung, Xiaomi, HTC, IPhone) price range upwards 1000 PKR
Laptops (Samsung, Lenovo, Hp, Monster, Dell etc.) price range upwards 3000 PKR
Entertainment
Boat cruise with refreshments and finger snacks 120 PKR
Go carting 30mins 120 PKR
Movie House 3d cinema 30 PKR
Summer Festivals (jet, bumper cars, lucky deep ...(per ticket) 15 PKR
Photo shoot 120 PKR
Cappuccino / expresso/ coffee 12.50 PKR
3 course dinner local restaurant two people 96.50 PKR
3 course dinner classy, exotic restaurant two people 150 PKR
Play station 4 console without games. 2000 PKR
Spalding Basketball 200 PKR
Original branded Racket and Wilson’s tennis balls 500 PKR
Transportation
Taxi fare on average 5-10km 45 PKR
Public transport per trip one way maximum fare 30 PKR
1 liter petrol/diesel 6.50 PKR
1 day rent a car cost 140 PKR
Driver’s license 2300 PKR
Clothes
1 pair of jeans (Denim or similar) 150 PKR
1 pair of men’s formal shoes 215 PKR
1 pair original sport/casual shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) 280 PKR
1 classy summer dress (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) 135.79 PKR
Ladies formal shoes original and durable 120 PKR
Back-pack, gym bag (Nike, Adidas, New balance) 150 PKR

We review the explanations of the statistical relationship between spatial price indices and real living standards in on this nation. Then, using data from several seasons in the country, we show that these variables are positively associated, price indices and real living standards may be statistically linked on multiple basis. The total cost of living in Pakistan for one person with average consumption for one month will be USD 500, no rent price included.

Restaurants

Unquestionably, everyone who visited the country will say that this is a country of thousands of spices, tea varieties, and fruits. Pakistani cuisine is full of meat, salads, and even roasted pigeons. Despite low prices, the meals are tantalizing, delicious, and well cooked. You can get a decent mean for USD 15.00.

Restaurants

The transport system here is reliable. You can hire a taxi for about USD 5/ 10kn. However, most institutions have transport for students. You can pay once per semester to access the university cans and buses!

Rent per month

A one-bedroom apartment in the center of big cities here will cost about USD 300. At the same time, similar accommodation far from the downtown will be only USD 150 and you can save a little if you don’t need to spend much on transportation.

Health Care

Cost is average for consulting a doctor in a public institution that will cost about USD 50 and for a private doctor can vary between USD 100 to USD 150 depending on the city. There are student medical aids that are accepted by various institutions in the country. It is advised to check with your offer letter on what procedures need to be followed on health insurance Schools and Medical Facilities.

Monthly Budget

Those interested in simple living should budget between USD 400 or less monthly. Generally, this budget allows for bus rides and the occasional taxi, big trips to the marketplace, and a few restaurant meals each month. While you can choose to live in relative luxury, employing full-time housekeepers, commuting by car, enjoying exquisite homes, and consuming imported goods such as lifestyles can easily amount to USD 600 or more monthly.