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 | ₨460 (2.88 B/.) | 12 B/. | - 75% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨651 (4.08 B/.) | 7 B/. | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨224 (1.40 B/.) | 2.89 B/. | - 51% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨112 (0.70 B/.) | 1.54 B/. | - 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨133 (0.83 B/.) | 2.88 B/. | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨91 (0.57 B/.) | 2.50 B/. | - 77% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨614 (3.84 B/.) | 6 B/. | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨164 (1.02 B/.) | 2.74 B/. | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨50 (0.31 B/.) | 2.04 B/. | - 85% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨365 (2.29 B/.) | 1.02 B/. | + 123% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨1,735 (11 B/.) | 10 B/. | + 13% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨129 (0.81 B/.) | 2.18 B/. | - 63% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨68 (0.43 B/.) | 1.48 B/. | - 71% | |
| Housing | - 60% | |||
| Housing in Pakistan is 60% cheaper than in Panama | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨73,733 (462 B/.) | 1,271 B/. | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨40,305 (253 B/.) | 912 B/. | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨10,530 (66 B/.) | 117 B/. | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨50,031 (313 B/.) | 899 B/. | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨32,060 (201 B/.) | 620 B/. | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨8,592 (54 B/.) | 89 B/. | - 40% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨2,621 (16 B/.) | 43 B/. | - 62% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨45,479 (285 B/.) | 426 B/. | - 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨18,003 (113 B/.) | 118 B/. | - 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨628 (3.94 B/.) | 7 B/. | - 47% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨512 (3.21 B/.) | 4.48 B/. | - 28% | |
| Clothes | - 25% | |||
| Clothes in Pakistan is 25% cheaper than in Panama | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,930 (18 B/.) | 45 B/. | - 59% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨5,148 (32 B/.) | 34 B/. | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨7,616 (48 B/.) | 68 B/. | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨5,450 (34 B/.) | 76 B/. | - 55% | |
| Transportation | - 39% | |||
| Transportation in Pakistan is 39% cheaper than in Panama | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨2,395,840 (15,010 B/.) | 20,020 B/. | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨110 (0.69 B/.) | 0.71 B/. | - 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,940 (12 B/.) | 34 B/. | - 64% | |
| Personal Care | - 67% | |||
| Personal Care in Pakistan is 67% cheaper than in Panama | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨242 (1.51 B/.) | 10 B/. | - 84% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨560 (3.51 B/.) | 26 B/. | - 87% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,486 (9 B/.) | 43 B/. | - 78% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨446 (2.79 B/.) | 4.94 B/. | - 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨315 (1.98 B/.) | 3.57 B/. | - 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨410 (2.57 B/.) | 6 B/. | - 57% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨250 (1.57 B/.) | 2.30 B/. | - 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨150 (0.94 B/.) | 2.67 B/. | - 65% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨457 (2.86 B/.) | 16 B/. | - 82% | |
| Entertainment | - 51% | |||
| Entertainment in Pakistan is 51% cheaper than in Panama | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,921 (12 B/.) | 33 B/. | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨1,419 (9 B/.) | 12 B/. | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨2,893 (18 B/.) | 39 B/. | - 53% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨3,475 (22 B/.) | 57 B/. | - 62% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨761 (4.77 B/.) | 10 B/. | - 52% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨449 (2.81 B/.) | 4.47 B/. | - 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨419 (2.63 B/.) | 4.05 B/. | - 35% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨48,568 (304 B/.) | 537 B/. | - 43% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨19 (0.12 B/.) | 0.24 B/. | - 50% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨4,058 (25 B/.) | 47 B/. | - 46% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨260 (1.63 B/.) | 5.55 B/. | - 71% | |
| TOTAL | - 53% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 3,072 prices entered by 554 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 27, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Pakistan is 53% cheaper than in Panama
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