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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 4.96 times less for grocery shopping in Pakistan than in the United States.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 3.82 PLN (1.05 USD) in Pakistan and 26.95 PLN (7.41 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 85.8% lower in Pakistan.

3.82 PLN
26.95 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.99 PLN (0.82 USD) in Pakistan and 9.16 PLN (2.52 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 67.4% lower in Pakistan.

2.99 PLN
9.16 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 16.31 PLN (4.49 USD) in Pakistan and 72.52 PLN (19.94 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 77.5% lower in Pakistan.

16.31 PLN
72.52 PLN

Bottle of Non-Alcoholic Wine (Mid-Range)

12.92 PLN
-

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

-
65.46 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 12.63 PLN (3.47 USD) in Pakistan and 58.48 PLN (16.08 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 78.4% lower in Pakistan.

12.63 PLN
58.48 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 7.75 PLN (2.13 USD) in Pakistan and 69.1 PLN (19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 88.8% lower in Pakistan.

7.75 PLN
69.10 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

-
12.15 PLN

Domestic Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

3.59 PLN
-

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 4.52 PLN (1.24 USD) for 12 eggs in Pakistan and 26.15 PLN (7.19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 82.7% lower in Pakistan.

4.52 PLN
26.15 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

-
13.86 PLN

Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

7.32 PLN
-

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

-
90.88 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 1.27 PLN (0.35 USD) in Pakistan and 10.69 PLN (2.94 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 88.1% lower in Pakistan.

1.27 PLN
10.69 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 2.42 PLN (0.66 USD) in Pakistan and 18.22 PLN (5.01 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 86.7% lower in Pakistan.

2.42 PLN
18.22 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 24.83 PLN (6.83 USD) in Pakistan and 62.41 PLN (17.16 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 60.2% lower in Pakistan.

24.83 PLN
62.41 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 3.64 PLN (1 USD) in Pakistan and 5.78 PLN (1.59 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 37% lower in Pakistan.

3.64 PLN
5.78 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.95 PLN (0.54 USD) in Pakistan and 14.58 PLN (4.01 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 86.6% lower in Pakistan.

1.95 PLN
14.58 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 3.34 PLN (0.92 USD) in Pakistan and 20.8 PLN (5.72 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 83.9% lower in Pakistan.

3.34 PLN
20.80 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.45 PLN (0.4 USD) in Pakistan and 13.6 PLN (3.74 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 89.3% lower in Pakistan.

1.45 PLN
13.60 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 4.46 PLN (1.23 USD) in Pakistan and 30.08 PLN (8.27 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 85.2% lower in Pakistan.

4.46 PLN
30.08 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

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32.66 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 2.05 PLN (0.56 USD) in Pakistan and 23.17 PLN (6.37 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 91.2% lower in Pakistan.

2.05 PLN
23.17 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.43 PLN (0.39 USD) in Pakistan and 9.06 PLN (2.49 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 84.2% lower in Pakistan.

1.43 PLN
9.06 PLN

Restaurant

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Pakistan vs. United States - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 7.67 times less for meals in restaurants in Pakistan than in the United States.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 7.54 PLN (2.07 USD) in Pakistan and 21.31 PLN (5.86 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 64.6% lower in Pakistan.

7.54 PLN
21.31 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 1.51 PLN (0.42 USD) in Pakistan and 12 PLN (3.3 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 87.4% lower in Pakistan.

1.51 PLN
12.00 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

-
29.09 PLN

Domestic Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

6.46 PLN
-

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

-
43.64 PLN

Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

12.92 PLN
-

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 18.08 PLN (4.97 USD) in Pakistan and 43.64 PLN (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 58.6% lower in Pakistan.

18.08 PLN
43.64 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 51.67 PLN (14.21 USD) in Pakistan and 509.15 PLN (140 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 89.9% lower in Pakistan.

51.67 PLN
509.15 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 10.33 PLN (2.84 USD) in Pakistan and 94.56 PLN (26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 89.1% lower in Pakistan.

10.33 PLN
94.56 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 0.85 PLN (0.23 USD) in Pakistan and 9.27 PLN (2.55 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 90.8% lower in Pakistan.

0.85 PLN
9.27 PLN

Fuel

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Pakistan vs. United States - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1 times less for fuel in Pakistan than in the United States.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 3.5 PLN (0.96 USD) in Pakistan and 3.58 PLN (0.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 2.2% lower in Pakistan.

3.50 PLN
3.58 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 3.42 PLN (0.94 USD) in Pakistan and 3.37 PLN (0.93 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 1.5% lower in the United States.

3.42 PLN
3.37 PLN

Transportation

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Pakistan vs. United States - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 13.18 times less for transportation in Pakistan than in the United States.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 34.23 PLN (9.41 USD) in Pakistan and 480.05 PLN (132 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 92.9% lower in Pakistan.

34.23 PLN
480.05 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 0.65 PLN (0.18 USD) in Pakistan and 10.55 PLN (2.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 93.8% lower in Pakistan.

0.65 PLN
10.55 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 10.79 PLN (2.97 USD) in Pakistan and 152.74 PLN (42 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 92.9% lower in Pakistan.

10.79 PLN
152.74 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.55 PLN (0.43 USD) in Pakistan and 7.89 PLN (2.17 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 80.4% lower in Pakistan.

1.55 PLN
7.89 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 3.55 PLN (0.98 USD) in Pakistan and 18.15 PLN (4.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 80.4% lower in Pakistan.

3.55 PLN
18.15 PLN

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 15.5 PLN (4.26 USD) in Pakistan and 72.74 PLN (20 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 78.7% lower in Pakistan.

15.50 PLN
72.74 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 83.28 PLN (22.9 USD) in Pakistan and 573.77 PLN (157.77 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 85.5% lower in Pakistan.

83.28 PLN
573.77 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 24.76 PLN (6.81 USD) in Pakistan and 236.39 PLN (65 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 89.5% lower in Pakistan.

24.76 PLN
236.39 PLN

Flats for rent

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Pakistan vs. United States - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 17.27 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 736.26 PLN (202.45 USD) in Pakistan and 14757 PLN (4057.67 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 95% lower in Pakistan.

736.26 PLN
14 757 PLN

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 412.32 PLN (113.38 USD) in Pakistan and 9249 PLN (2543.17 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 95.5% lower in Pakistan.

412.32 PLN
9 249 PLN

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 1976 PLN (543.38 USD) in Pakistan and 29900 PLN (8221.43 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 93.4% lower in Pakistan.

1 976 PLN
29 900 PLN

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 1098 PLN (302 USD) in Pakistan and 19008 PLN (5226.67 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 94.2% lower in Pakistan.

1 098 PLN
19 008 PLN

Flats for sale

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Pakistan vs. United States - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 16.27 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 4122 PLN (1133.35 USD) in Pakistan and 63117 PLN (17355.2 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 93.5% lower in Pakistan.

4 122 PLN
63 117 PLN

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 2481 PLN (682.09 USD) in Pakistan and 44282 PLN (12176.1 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 94.4% lower in Pakistan.

2 481 PLN
44 282 PLN

Salary

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Pakistan vs. United States - average salary. The average salary in Pakistan is 19.22 times lower than in the United States.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 973.33 PLN (267.63 USD) in Pakistan and 18712 PLN (5145.25 USD) in the United States. The average salary is 94.8% lower in Pakistan.

973.33 PLN
18 712 PLN

Hotels

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

One star

-
377 PLN

Two stars

228 PLN
532 PLN

Three stars

273 PLN
710 PLN

Four stars

423 PLN
918 PLN

Five stars

533 PLN
2 186 PLN

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • Pakistan: 19 cities, 1027 hotels • United States: 20 cities, 3762 hotels

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