Cost of living in Pakistan compared to Panama
Currency:
| Food | - 54% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Pakistan is 54% cheaper than in Panama | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨477 (3.04 B/.) | 12 B/. | - 74% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨617 (3.93 B/.) | 7 B/. | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨253 (1.61 B/.) | 2.65 B/. | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨112 (0.71 B/.) | 1.40 B/. | - 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨148 (0.94 B/.) | 2.77 B/. | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨86 (0.55 B/.) | 2.60 B/. | - 79% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨736 (4.68 B/.) | 5.99 B/. | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨147 (0.94 B/.) | 2.92 B/. | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨52 (0.33 B/.) | 2.03 B/. | - 84% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨285 (1.82 B/.) | 0.99 B/. | + 83% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨1,607 (10 B/.) | 10 B/. | + 6% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨134 (0.85 B/.) | 2.20 B/. | - 61% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨80 (0.51 B/.) | 1.64 B/. | - 69% | |
| Housing | - 60% | |||
| Housing in Pakistan is 60% cheaper than in Panama | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨65,208 (415 B/.) | 1,350 B/. | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨40,062 (255 B/.) | 919 B/. | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨11,662 (74 B/.) | 108 B/. | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨44,902 (286 B/.) | 877 B/. | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨32,659 (208 B/.) | 532 B/. | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨8,932 (57 B/.) | 79 B/. | - 28% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨2,577 (16 B/.) | 40 B/. | - 59% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨44,480 (283 B/.) | 355 B/. | - 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨20,812 (132 B/.) | 108 B/. | + 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨667 (4.25 B/.) | 8 B/. | - 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨518 (3.30 B/.) | 5.47 B/. | - 40% | |
| Clothes | - 24% | |||
| Clothes in Pakistan is 24% cheaper than in Panama | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨3,054 (19 B/.) | 44 B/. | - 56% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨5,408 (34 B/.) | 38 B/. | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨8,399 (53 B/.) | 68 B/. | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨5,912 (38 B/.) | 78 B/. | - 52% | |
| Transportation | - 45% | |||
| Transportation in Pakistan is 45% cheaper than in Panama | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨2,463,580 (15,684 B/.) | 20,866 B/. | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨107 (0.68 B/.) | 0.70 B/. | - 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨2,108 (13 B/.) | 44 B/. | - 69% | |
| Personal Care | - 62% | |||
| Personal Care in Pakistan is 62% cheaper than in Panama | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨260 (1.65 B/.) | 11 B/. | - 85% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨616 (3.92 B/.) | 19 B/. | - 80% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,831 (12 B/.) | 37 B/. | - 68% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨463 (2.95 B/.) | 3.83 B/. | - 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨350 (2.23 B/.) | 3.02 B/. | - 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨441 (2.81 B/.) | 5.59 B/. | - 50% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨189 (1.20 B/.) | 2.62 B/. | - 54% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨169 (1.08 B/.) | 2.90 B/. | - 63% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨480 (3.05 B/.) | 14 B/. | - 79% | |
| Entertainment | - 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Pakistan is 41% cheaper than in Panama | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,790 (11 B/.) | 30 B/. | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨1,454 (9 B/.) | 12 B/. | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨2,679 (17 B/.) | 39 B/. | - 56% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨3,680 (23 B/.) | 54 B/. | - 57% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨850 (5.41 B/.) | 9 B/. | - 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨437 (2.78 B/.) | 4.62 B/. | - 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨448 (2.85 B/.) | 3.92 B/. | - 27% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨58,894 (375 B/.) | 537 B/. | - 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨39 (0.25 B/.) | 0.34 B/. | - 27% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨4,106 (26 B/.) | 46 B/. | - 43% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨267 (1.70 B/.) | 5.35 B/. | - 68% | |
| TOTAL | - 52% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,447 prices entered by 539 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 07, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Pakistan is 52% cheaper than in Panama
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