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Cost of Living & Prices:
United States vs. Pakistan

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

PLNPKREURUSD

United States vs. Pakistan - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 5 times more for grocery shopping in the United States than in Pakistan.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 26.8 PLN (7.41 USD) in the United States and 3.77 PLN (1.04 USD) in Pakistan. The price of this product is 85.9% lower in Pakistan.

26.80 PLN
3.77 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 9.12 PLN (2.52 USD) in the United States and 2.95 PLN (0.82 USD) in Pakistan. The price of this product is 67.7% lower in Pakistan.

9.12 PLN
2.95 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 72.13 PLN (19.94 USD) in the United States and 16.11 PLN (4.45 USD) in Pakistan. The price of this product is 77.7% lower in Pakistan.

72.13 PLN
16.11 PLN

Bottle of Non-Alcoholic Wine (Mid-Range)

-
12.75 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

65.11 PLN
-

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 58.17 PLN (16.08 USD) in the United States and 12.47 PLN (3.45 USD) in Pakistan. The price of this product is 78.6% lower in Pakistan.

58.17 PLN
12.47 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 68.73 PLN (19 USD) in the United States and 7.65 PLN (2.12 USD) in Pakistan. The price of this product is 88.9% lower in Pakistan.

68.73 PLN
7.65 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

12.08 PLN
-

Domestic Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

-
3.54 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 26.01 PLN (7.19 USD) for 12 eggs in the United States and 4.46 PLN (1.23 USD) in Pakistan. The price of this product is 82.9% lower in Pakistan.

26.01 PLN
4.46 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

13.78 PLN
-

Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

-
7.23 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

90.40 PLN
-

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 10.63 PLN (2.94 USD) in the United States and 1.25 PLN (0.35 USD) in Pakistan. The price of this product is 88.2% lower in Pakistan.

10.63 PLN
1.25 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 18.12 PLN (5.01 USD) in the United States and 2.38 PLN (0.66 USD) in Pakistan. The price of this product is 86.9% lower in Pakistan.

18.12 PLN
2.38 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 62.07 PLN (17.16 USD) in the United States and 24.51 PLN (6.78 USD) in Pakistan. The price of this product is 60.5% lower in Pakistan.

62.07 PLN
24.51 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 5.75 PLN (1.59 USD) in the United States and 3.59 PLN (0.99 USD) in Pakistan. The price of this product is 37.6% lower in Pakistan.

5.75 PLN
3.59 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 14.51 PLN (4.01 USD) in the United States and 1.92 PLN (0.53 USD) in Pakistan. The price of this product is 86.8% lower in Pakistan.

14.51 PLN
1.92 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 20.69 PLN (5.72 USD) in the United States and 3.3 PLN (0.91 USD) in Pakistan. The price of this product is 84.1% lower in Pakistan.

20.69 PLN
3.30 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 13.53 PLN (3.74 USD) in the United States and 1.43 PLN (0.4 USD) in Pakistan. The price of this product is 89.4% lower in Pakistan.

13.53 PLN
1.43 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 29.92 PLN (8.27 USD) in the United States and 4.41 PLN (1.22 USD) in Pakistan. The price of this product is 85.3% lower in Pakistan.

29.92 PLN
4.41 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

32.48 PLN
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 23.04 PLN (6.37 USD) in the United States and 2.02 PLN (0.56 USD) in Pakistan. The price of this product is 91.2% lower in Pakistan.

23.04 PLN
2.02 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 9.01 PLN (2.49 USD) in the United States and 1.42 PLN (0.39 USD) in Pakistan. The price of this product is 84.2% lower in Pakistan.

9.01 PLN
1.42 PLN

Restaurant

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United States vs. Pakistan - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 7.72 times more for meals in restaurants in the United States than in Pakistan.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 21.2 PLN (5.86 USD) in the United States and 7.44 PLN (2.06 USD) in Pakistan. The price of this product is 64.9% lower in Pakistan.

21.20 PLN
7.44 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 11.94 PLN (3.3 USD) in the United States and 1.49 PLN (0.41 USD) in Pakistan. The price of this product is 87.5% lower in Pakistan.

11.94 PLN
1.49 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

28.94 PLN
-

Domestic Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

-
6.38 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

43.41 PLN
-

Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

-
12.75 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 43.41 PLN (12 USD) in the United States and 17.86 PLN (4.94 USD) in Pakistan. The price of this product is 58.9% lower in Pakistan.

43.41 PLN
17.86 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 506.42 PLN (140 USD) in the United States and 51.02 PLN (14.1 USD) in Pakistan. The price of this product is 89.9% lower in Pakistan.

506.42 PLN
51.02 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 94.05 PLN (26 USD) in the United States and 10.2 PLN (2.82 USD) in Pakistan. The price of this product is 89.2% lower in Pakistan.

94.05 PLN
10.20 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 9.22 PLN (2.55 USD) in the United States and 0.84 PLN (0.23 USD) in Pakistan. The price of this product is 90.9% lower in Pakistan.

9.22 PLN
0.84 PLN

Fuel

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United States vs. Pakistan - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.01 times more for fuel in the United States than in Pakistan.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 3.56 PLN (0.99 USD) in the United States and 3.48 PLN (0.96 USD) in Pakistan. The price of this product is 2.2% lower in Pakistan.

3.56 PLN
3.48 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 3.36 PLN (0.93 USD) in the United States and 3.4 PLN (0.94 USD) in Pakistan. The price of this product is 1.2% lower in the United States.

3.36 PLN
3.40 PLN

Transportation

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United States vs. Pakistan - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 13.28 times more for transportation in the United States than in Pakistan.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 477.49 PLN (132 USD) in the United States and 33.8 PLN (9.34 USD) in Pakistan. The price of this product is 92.9% lower in Pakistan.

477.49 PLN
33.80 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 10.49 PLN (2.9 USD) in the United States and 0.64 PLN (0.18 USD) in Pakistan. The price of this product is 93.9% lower in Pakistan.

10.49 PLN
0.64 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 151.93 PLN (42 USD) in the United States and 10.65 PLN (2.94 USD) in Pakistan. The price of this product is 93% lower in Pakistan.

151.93 PLN
10.65 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 7.85 PLN (2.17 USD) in the United States and 1.53 PLN (0.42 USD) in Pakistan. The price of this product is 80.5% lower in Pakistan.

7.85 PLN
1.53 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 18.05 PLN (4.99 USD) in the United States and 3.51 PLN (0.97 USD) in Pakistan. The price of this product is 80.6% lower in Pakistan.

18.05 PLN
3.51 PLN

Sports & entertainment

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

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 72.35 PLN (20 USD) in the United States and 15.31 PLN (4.23 USD) in Pakistan. The price of this product is 78.8% lower in Pakistan.

72.35 PLN
15.31 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 570.7 PLN (157.77 USD) in the United States and 82.23 PLN (22.73 USD) in Pakistan. The price of this product is 85.6% lower in Pakistan.

570.70 PLN
82.23 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 235.13 PLN (65 USD) in the United States and 24.45 PLN (6.76 USD) in Pakistan. The price of this product is 89.6% lower in Pakistan.

235.13 PLN
24.45 PLN

Flats for rent

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United States vs. Pakistan - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 17.39 times more for renting an apartment in the United States than in Pakistan.

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 14678 PLN (4057.67 USD) in the United States and 727.02 PLN (200.98 USD) in Pakistan. The price of this product is 95% lower in Pakistan.

14 678 PLN
727.02 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 9199 PLN (2543.17 USD) in the United States and 407.15 PLN (112.55 USD) in Pakistan. The price of this product is 95.6% lower in Pakistan.

9 199 PLN
407.15 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 29739 PLN (8221.43 USD) in the United States and 1951 PLN (539.45 USD) in Pakistan. The price of this product is 93.4% lower in Pakistan.

29 739 PLN
1 951 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 18907 PLN (5226.67 USD) in the United States and 1085 PLN (299.81 USD) in Pakistan. The price of this product is 94.3% lower in Pakistan.

18 907 PLN
1 085 PLN

Flats for sale

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United States vs. Pakistan - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 16.39 times more for buying an apartment in the United States than in Pakistan.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 62779 PLN (17355.2 USD) in the United States and 4070 PLN (1125.15 USD) in Pakistan. The price of this product is 93.5% lower in Pakistan.

62 779 PLN
4 070 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 44045 PLN (12176.1 USD) in the United States and 2449 PLN (677.15 USD) in Pakistan. The price of this product is 94.4% lower in Pakistan.

44 045 PLN
2 449 PLN

Salary

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United States vs. Pakistan - average salary. The average salary in the United States is 19.37 times higher than in Pakistan.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 18612 PLN (5145.25 USD) in the United States and 961.11 PLN (265.7 USD) in Pakistan. The average salary is 94.8% lower in Pakistan.

18 612 PLN
961.11 PLN

Hotels

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

One star

375 PLN
-

Two stars

529 PLN
226 PLN

Three stars

706 PLN
271 PLN

Four stars

913 PLN
420 PLN

Five stars

2 174 PLN
530 PLN

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

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