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Cost of Living & Prices:
Pakistan vs. United States

Compare the cost of living and prices of goods and services, such as consumer goods prices, housing costs, average wages and more, to learn about differences and similarities between countries.

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Grocery

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Pakistan vs. United States - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 7.27 times less for grocery shopping in Pakistan than in the United States.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 0.75 EUR (0.82 USD) in Pakistan and 5.36 EUR (5.84 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 86% lower in Pakistan.

0.75 EUR
5.36 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 0.46 EUR (0.5 USD) in Pakistan and 2.19 EUR (2.39 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 79% lower in Pakistan.

0.46 EUR
2.19 EUR

Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 2.99 EUR (3.25 USD) in Pakistan and 19.27 EUR (20.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 84.5% lower in Pakistan.

2.99 EUR
19.27 EUR

Bottle of Non-Alcoholic Wine (Mid-Range)

1.66 EUR
-

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

-
16.52 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 1.89 EUR (2.06 USD) in Pakistan and 15.99 EUR (17.42 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 88.2% lower in Pakistan.

1.89 EUR
15.99 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 0.94 EUR (1.03 USD) in Pakistan and 14.69 EUR (16 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 93.6% lower in Pakistan.

0.94 EUR
14.69 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

-
2.95 EUR

Domestic Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

0.88 EUR
-

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 0.85 EUR (0.93 USD) for 12 eggs in Pakistan and 4.35 EUR (4.74 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 80.5% lower in Pakistan.

0.85 EUR
4.35 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

-
3.61 EUR

Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

1.70 EUR
-

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

-
22.94 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 0.23 EUR (0.25 USD) in Pakistan and 2.61 EUR (2.84 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 91.2% lower in Pakistan.

0.23 EUR
2.61 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 0.39 EUR (0.43 USD) in Pakistan and 3.92 EUR (4.27 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 90.1% lower in Pakistan.

0.39 EUR
3.92 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 3.65 EUR (3.97 USD) in Pakistan and 15.34 EUR (16.71 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 76.2% lower in Pakistan.

3.65 EUR
15.34 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 0.58 EUR (0.63 USD) in Pakistan and 1.15 EUR (1.25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 49.6% lower in Pakistan.

0.58 EUR
1.15 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 0.33 EUR (0.36 USD) in Pakistan and 3.58 EUR (3.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 90.8% lower in Pakistan.

0.33 EUR
3.58 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 0.63 EUR (0.69 USD) in Pakistan and 4.89 EUR (5.33 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 87.1% lower in Pakistan.

0.63 EUR
4.89 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 0.25 EUR (0.27 USD) in Pakistan and 3.91 EUR (4.26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 93.6% lower in Pakistan.

0.25 EUR
3.91 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 0.86 EUR (0.94 USD) in Pakistan and 7.55 EUR (8.22 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 88.6% lower in Pakistan.

0.86 EUR
7.55 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

-
8.24 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 0.46 EUR (0.51 USD) in Pakistan and 5.74 EUR (6.25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 92% lower in Pakistan.

0.46 EUR
5.74 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.26 EUR (0.28 USD) in Pakistan and 2.29 EUR (2.5 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 88.6% lower in Pakistan.

0.26 EUR
2.29 EUR

Restaurant

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Pakistan vs. United States - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 8.2 times less for meals in restaurants in Pakistan than in the United States.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 0.93 EUR (1.02 USD) in Pakistan and 4.79 EUR (5.22 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 80.6% lower in Pakistan.

0.93 EUR
4.79 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 0.19 EUR (0.2 USD) in Pakistan and 2.57 EUR (2.8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 92.6% lower in Pakistan.

0.19 EUR
2.57 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

-
7.34 EUR

Domestic Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

1.66 EUR
-

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

-
9.18 EUR

Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

3.31 EUR
-

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 2.65 EUR (2.89 USD) in Pakistan and 11.02 EUR (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 76% lower in Pakistan.

2.65 EUR
11.02 EUR

Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 11.6 EUR (12.63 USD) in Pakistan and 91.8 EUR (100 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 87.4% lower in Pakistan.

11.60 EUR
91.80 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 0.99 EUR (1.08 USD) in Pakistan and 22.95 EUR (25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 95.7% lower in Pakistan.

0.99 EUR
22.95 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 0.13 EUR (0.14 USD) in Pakistan and 2.02 EUR (2.2 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 93.6% lower in Pakistan.

0.13 EUR
2.02 EUR

Fuel

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Pakistan vs. United States - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.02 times less for fuel in Pakistan than in the United States.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 0.92 EUR (1 USD) in Pakistan and 1 EUR (1.09 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 8% lower in Pakistan.

0.92 EUR
1.00 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 0.9 EUR (0.98 USD) in Pakistan and 0.85 EUR (0.92 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 5.6% lower in the United States.

0.90 EUR
0.85 EUR

Transportation

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Pakistan vs. United States - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 25.3 times less for transportation in Pakistan than in the United States.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 3.64 EUR (3.97 USD) in Pakistan and 118.42 EUR (129 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 96.9% lower in Pakistan.

3.64 EUR
118.42 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 0.13 EUR (0.14 USD) in Pakistan and 2.52 EUR (2.75 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 94.8% lower in Pakistan.

0.13 EUR
2.52 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 1.66 EUR (1.8 USD) in Pakistan and 27.54 EUR (30 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 94% lower in Pakistan.

1.66 EUR
27.54 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 0.17 EUR (0.18 USD) in Pakistan and 1.71 EUR (1.86 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 90.1% lower in Pakistan.

0.17 EUR
1.71 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 0.5 EUR (0.54 USD) in Pakistan and 4.13 EUR (4.5 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 87.9% lower in Pakistan.

0.50 EUR
4.13 EUR

Sports & entertainment

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Pakistan vs. United States - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 2.65 EUR (2.89 USD) in Pakistan and 16.52 EUR (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 84% lower in Pakistan.

2.65 EUR
16.52 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 13.67 EUR (14.89 USD) in Pakistan and 90.2 EUR (98.26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 84.8% lower in Pakistan.

13.67 EUR
90.20 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 3.81 EUR (4.15 USD) in Pakistan and 34.88 EUR (38 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 89.1% lower in Pakistan.

3.81 EUR
34.88 EUR

Flats for rent

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Pakistan vs. United States - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 22.14 times less for renting an apartment in Pakistan than in the United States.

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 132.52 EUR (144.36 USD) in Pakistan and 3489 EUR (3800.48 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 96.2% lower in Pakistan.

132.52 EUR
3 489 EUR

Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 80.75 EUR (87.97 USD) in Pakistan and 2185 EUR (2380.18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 96.3% lower in Pakistan.

80.75 EUR
2 185 EUR

Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 318.5 EUR (346.95 USD) in Pakistan and 6512 EUR (7094.09 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 95.1% lower in Pakistan.

318.50 EUR
6 512 EUR

Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 189.12 EUR (206.01 USD) in Pakistan and 3771 EUR (4107.47 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 95% lower in Pakistan.

189.12 EUR
3 771 EUR

Flats for sale

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Pakistan vs. United States - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 29.61 times less for buying an apartment in Pakistan than in the United States.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 425.71 EUR (463.74 USD) in Pakistan and 13107 EUR (14277.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 96.8% lower in Pakistan.

425.71 EUR
13 107 EUR

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 304.49 EUR (331.68 USD) in Pakistan and 8515 EUR (9275.19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 96.4% lower in Pakistan.

304.49 EUR
8 515 EUR

Salary

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Pakistan vs. United States - average salary. The average salary in Pakistan is 33.4 times lower than in the United States.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 164.84 EUR (179.57 USD) in Pakistan and 5505 EUR (5996.99 USD) in the United States. The average salary is 97% lower in Pakistan.

164.84 EUR
5 505 EUR

Hotels

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Pakistan vs. United States - prices of accommodation in hostels, guesthouses, and hotels.

One star

-
104 EUR

Two stars

61.1 EUR
119 EUR

Three stars

71.1 EUR
164 EUR

Four stars

94 EUR
222 EUR

Five stars

124 EUR
506 EUR

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 May 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 May 2024) • Pakistan: 20 cities, 1028 hotels • United States: 20 cities, 3791 hotels

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