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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

EURPKRUSD

United States vs. Pakistan - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 7.36 times more for grocery shopping in the United States than in Pakistan.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 5.42 EUR (5.84 USD) in the United States and 0.75 EUR (0.81 USD) in Pakistan. The price of this product is 86.2% lower in Pakistan.

5.42 EUR
0.75 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.22 EUR (2.39 USD) in the United States and 0.46 EUR (0.5 USD) in Pakistan. The price of this product is 79.3% lower in Pakistan.

2.22 EUR
0.46 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 19.46 EUR (20.99 USD) in the United States and 2.98 EUR (3.21 USD) in Pakistan. The price of this product is 84.7% lower in Pakistan.

19.46 EUR
2.98 EUR

Bottle of Non-Alcoholic Wine (Mid-Range)

-
1.65 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

16.69 EUR
-

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 16.15 EUR (17.42 USD) in the United States and 1.89 EUR (2.03 USD) in Pakistan. The price of this product is 88.3% lower in Pakistan.

16.15 EUR
1.89 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 14.84 EUR (16 USD) in the United States and 0.94 EUR (1.01 USD) in Pakistan. The price of this product is 93.7% lower in Pakistan.

14.84 EUR
0.94 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

2.98 EUR
-

Domestic Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

-
0.88 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 4.4 EUR (4.74 USD) for 12 eggs in the United States and 0.85 EUR (0.92 USD) in Pakistan. The price of this product is 80.7% lower in Pakistan.

4.40 EUR
0.85 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

3.64 EUR
-

Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

-
1.69 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

23.17 EUR
-

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.63 EUR (2.84 USD) in the United States and 0.23 EUR (0.25 USD) in Pakistan. The price of this product is 91.3% lower in Pakistan.

2.63 EUR
0.23 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 3.96 EUR (4.27 USD) in the United States and 0.39 EUR (0.42 USD) in Pakistan. The price of this product is 90.2% lower in Pakistan.

3.96 EUR
0.39 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 15.49 EUR (16.71 USD) in the United States and 3.63 EUR (3.92 USD) in Pakistan. The price of this product is 76.6% lower in Pakistan.

15.49 EUR
3.63 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.16 EUR (1.25 USD) in the United States and 0.58 EUR (0.62 USD) in Pakistan. The price of this product is 50% lower in Pakistan.

1.16 EUR
0.58 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 3.62 EUR (3.9 USD) in the United States and 0.33 EUR (0.36 USD) in Pakistan. The price of this product is 90.9% lower in Pakistan.

3.62 EUR
0.33 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 4.94 EUR (5.33 USD) in the United States and 0.63 EUR (0.68 USD) in Pakistan. The price of this product is 87.2% lower in Pakistan.

4.94 EUR
0.63 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 3.95 EUR (4.26 USD) in the United States and 0.25 EUR (0.27 USD) in Pakistan. The price of this product is 93.7% lower in Pakistan.

3.95 EUR
0.25 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 7.62 EUR (8.22 USD) in the United States and 0.86 EUR (0.93 USD) in Pakistan. The price of this product is 88.7% lower in Pakistan.

7.62 EUR
0.86 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

8.33 EUR
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 5.8 EUR (6.25 USD) in the United States and 0.46 EUR (0.5 USD) in Pakistan. The price of this product is 92.1% lower in Pakistan.

5.80 EUR
0.46 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 2.32 EUR (2.5 USD) in the United States and 0.26 EUR (0.28 USD) in Pakistan. The price of this product is 88.8% lower in Pakistan.

2.32 EUR
0.26 EUR

Restaurant

EURPKRUSD

United States vs. Pakistan - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 8.31 times more for meals in restaurants in the United States than in Pakistan.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 4.84 EUR (5.22 USD) in the United States and 0.93 EUR (1 USD) in Pakistan. The price of this product is 80.8% lower in Pakistan.

4.84 EUR
0.93 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.6 EUR (2.8 USD) in the United States and 0.19 EUR (0.2 USD) in Pakistan. The price of this product is 92.7% lower in Pakistan.

2.60 EUR
0.19 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

7.42 EUR
-

Domestic Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

-
1.65 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

9.27 EUR
-

Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

-
3.30 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 11.13 EUR (12 USD) in the United States and 2.64 EUR (2.85 USD) in Pakistan. The price of this product is 76.3% lower in Pakistan.

11.13 EUR
2.64 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 92.73 EUR (100 USD) in the United States and 11.55 EUR (12.46 USD) in Pakistan. The price of this product is 87.5% lower in Pakistan.

92.73 EUR
11.55 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 23.18 EUR (25 USD) in the United States and 0.99 EUR (1.07 USD) in Pakistan. The price of this product is 95.7% lower in Pakistan.

23.18 EUR
0.99 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 2.04 EUR (2.2 USD) in the United States and 0.13 EUR (0.14 USD) in Pakistan. The price of this product is 93.6% lower in Pakistan.

2.04 EUR
0.13 EUR

Fuel

EURPKRUSD

United States vs. Pakistan - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.05 times more for fuel in the United States than in Pakistan.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 0.88 EUR (0.95 USD) in the United States and 0.82 EUR (0.89 USD) in Pakistan. The price of this product is 6.8% lower in Pakistan.

0.88 EUR
0.82 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 0.85 EUR (0.92 USD) in the United States and 0.83 EUR (0.89 USD) in Pakistan. The price of this product is 2.4% lower in Pakistan.

0.85 EUR
0.83 EUR

Transportation

EURPKRUSD

United States vs. Pakistan - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 25.72 times more for transportation in the United States than in Pakistan.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 119.62 EUR (129 USD) in the United States and 3.63 EUR (3.91 USD) in Pakistan. The price of this product is 97% lower in Pakistan.

119.62 EUR
3.63 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 2.55 EUR (2.75 USD) in the United States and 0.13 EUR (0.14 USD) in Pakistan. The price of this product is 94.9% lower in Pakistan.

2.55 EUR
0.13 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 27.82 EUR (30 USD) in the United States and 1.65 EUR (1.78 USD) in Pakistan. The price of this product is 94.1% lower in Pakistan.

27.82 EUR
1.65 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.72 EUR (1.86 USD) in the United States and 0.16 EUR (0.18 USD) in Pakistan. The price of this product is 90.7% lower in Pakistan.

1.72 EUR
0.16 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 4.17 EUR (4.5 USD) in the United States and 0.49 EUR (0.53 USD) in Pakistan. The price of this product is 88.2% lower in Pakistan.

4.17 EUR
0.49 EUR

Sports & entertainment

EURPKRUSD

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 16.69 EUR (18 USD) in the United States and 2.64 EUR (2.85 USD) in Pakistan. The price of this product is 84.2% lower in Pakistan.

16.69 EUR
2.64 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 91.11 EUR (98.26 USD) in the United States and 13.61 EUR (14.68 USD) in Pakistan. The price of this product is 85.1% lower in Pakistan.

91.11 EUR
13.61 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 35.24 EUR (38 USD) in the United States and 3.79 EUR (4.09 USD) in Pakistan. The price of this product is 89.2% lower in Pakistan.

35.24 EUR
3.79 EUR

Flats for rent

EURPKRUSD

United States vs. Pakistan - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 22.45 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 3524 EUR (3800.48 USD) in the United States and 132 EUR (142.35 USD) in Pakistan. The price of this product is 96.3% lower in Pakistan.

3 524 EUR
132.00 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 2207 EUR (2380.18 USD) in the United States and 80.43 EUR (86.74 USD) in Pakistan. The price of this product is 96.4% lower in Pakistan.

2 207 EUR
80.43 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 6578 EUR (7094.09 USD) in the United States and 317.24 EUR (342.12 USD) in Pakistan. The price of this product is 95.2% lower in Pakistan.

6 578 EUR
317.24 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 3809 EUR (4107.47 USD) in the United States and 188.37 EUR (203.14 USD) in Pakistan. The price of this product is 95.1% lower in Pakistan.

3 809 EUR
188.37 EUR

Flats for sale

EURPKRUSD

United States vs. Pakistan - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 30.03 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 13240 EUR (14277.9 USD) in the United States and 424.02 EUR (457.28 USD) in Pakistan. The price of this product is 96.8% lower in Pakistan.

13 240 EUR
424.02 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 8601 EUR (9275.19 USD) in the United States and 303.28 EUR (327.07 USD) in Pakistan. The price of this product is 96.5% lower in Pakistan.

8 601 EUR
303.28 EUR

Salary

EURPKRUSD

United States vs. Pakistan - average salary. The average salary in the United States is 33.87 times higher than in Pakistan.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 5561 EUR (5996.99 USD) in the United States and 164.19 EUR (177.07 USD) in Pakistan. The average salary is 97% lower in Pakistan.

5 561 EUR
164.19 EUR

Hotels

EURPKRUSD

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

One star

96.2 EUR
-

Two stars

136 EUR
58 EUR

Three stars

181 EUR
69.5 EUR

Four stars

234 EUR
108 EUR

Five stars

557 EUR
136 EUR

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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