Cost of Living Comparison Between India and Pakistan 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Pakistan is 6.8% lower than in India (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Pakistan is 11.3% lower than in India | |
| Rent Prices in Pakistan are 34.9% lower than in India | |
| Restaurant Prices in Pakistan are 7.7% lower than in India | |
| Groceries Prices in Pakistan are 22.2% lower than in India | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Pakistan is 60.8% lower than in India | |
Restaurants | India Edit |
Pakistan Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant |
220.00 ₹ (725.45 Rs.) |
151.63 ₹ (500.00 Rs.) |
-31.1 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course |
1,200.00 ₹ (3,957.02 Rs.) |
1,061.40 ₹ (3,500.00 Rs.) |
-11.5 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) |
350.00 ₹ (1,154.13 Rs.) |
363.91 ₹ (1,200.00 Rs.) |
+4.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) |
170.00 ₹ (560.58 Rs.) |
151.63 ₹ (500.00 Rs.) |
-10.8 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
300.00 ₹ (989.26 Rs.) |
348.75 ₹ (1,150.00 Rs.) |
+16.2 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) |
159.54 ₹ (526.08 Rs.) |
150.89 ₹ (497.58 Rs.) |
-5.4 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) |
36.14 ₹ (119.19 Rs.) |
29.67 ₹ (97.84 Rs.) |
-17.9 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) |
14.73 ₹ (48.57 Rs.) |
18.59 ₹ (61.29 Rs.) |
+26.2 % |
Markets | India Edit |
Pakistan Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) |
228.01 ₹ (751.88 Rs.) |
256.76 ₹ (846.68 Rs.) |
+12.6 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) |
39.04 ₹ (128.75 Rs.) |
44.42 ₹ (146.49 Rs.) |
+13.8 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) |
27.46 ₹ (90.56 Rs.) |
46.45 ₹ (153.16 Rs.) |
+69.1 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) |
82.63 ₹ (272.48 Rs.) |
100.77 ₹ (332.31 Rs.) |
+22.0 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
205.99 ₹ (679.25 Rs.) |
225.97 ₹ (745.15 Rs.) |
+9.7 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
121.96 ₹ (402.17 Rs.) |
113.94 ₹ (375.73 Rs.) |
-6.6 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) |
225.00 ₹ (741.93 Rs.) |
163.24 ₹ (538.30 Rs.) |
-27.4 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
83.51 ₹ (275.36 Rs.) |
39.87 ₹ (131.47 Rs.) |
-52.3 % |
| Banana (1 lb) |
28.36 ₹ (93.52 Rs.) |
24.96 ₹ (82.30 Rs.) |
-12.0 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
41.57 ₹ (137.06 Rs.) |
30.60 ₹ (100.89 Rs.) |
-26.4 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) |
21.50 ₹ (70.89 Rs.) |
19.83 ₹ (65.38 Rs.) |
-7.8 % |
| Potato (1 lb) |
16.12 ₹ (53.16 Rs.) |
14.46 ₹ (47.69 Rs.) |
-10.3 % |
| Onion (1 lb) |
18.35 ₹ (60.52 Rs.) |
19.34 ₹ (63.78 Rs.) |
+5.4 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) |
45.87 ₹ (151.25 Rs.) |
31.86 ₹ (105.06 Rs.) |
-30.5 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) |
29.01 ₹ (95.67 Rs.) |
32.12 ₹ (105.91 Rs.) |
+10.7 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
700.00 ₹ (2,308.26 Rs.) |
151.63 ₹ (500.00 Rs.) |
-78.3 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) |
159.89 ₹ (527.23 Rs.) |
92.49 ₹ (304.99 Rs.) |
-42.2 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
255.32 ₹ (841.92 Rs.) |
174.95 ₹ (576.91 Rs.) |
-31.5 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) |
350.00 ₹ (1,154.13 Rs.) |
172.86 ₹ (570.00 Rs.) |
-50.6 % |
Transportation | India Edit |
Pakistan Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) |
30.00 ₹ (98.93 Rs.) |
15.16 ₹ (50.00 Rs.) |
-49.5 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) |
850.00 ₹ (2,802.89 Rs.) |
606.52 ₹ (2,000.00 Rs.) |
-28.6 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) |
80.00 ₹ (263.80 Rs.) |
75.81 ₹ (250.00 Rs.) |
-5.2 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) |
40.23 ₹ (132.67 Rs.) |
73.21 ₹ (241.40 Rs.) |
+82.0 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) |
150.00 ₹ (494.63 Rs.) |
151.63 ₹ (500.00 Rs.) |
+1.1 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
390.33 ₹ (1,287.12 Rs.) |
302.83 ₹ (998.60 Rs.) |
-22.4 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) |
1,200,000.00 ₹ (3,957,024.17 Rs.) |
1,516,290.96 ₹ (5,000,000.00 Rs.) |
+26.4 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) |
1,941,900.44 ₹ (6,403,455.81 Rs.) |
2,030,642.02 ₹ (6,696,082.98 Rs.) |
+4.6 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | India Edit |
Pakistan Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment |
3,470.67 ₹ (11,444.61 Rs.) |
9,429.46 ₹ (31,093.85 Rs.) |
+171.7 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data |
328.74 ₹ (1,084.04 Rs.) |
397.06 ₹ (1,309.31 Rs.) |
+20.8 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) |
680.17 ₹ (2,242.89 Rs.) |
1,313.92 ₹ (4,332.69 Rs.) |
+93.2 % |
Sports And Leisure | India Edit |
Pakistan Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult |
1,391.75 ₹ (4,589.32 Rs.) |
1,132.01 ₹ (3,732.81 Rs.) |
-18.7 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) |
657.48 ₹ (2,168.06 Rs.) |
747.87 ₹ (2,466.12 Rs.) |
+13.7 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat |
300.00 ₹ (989.26 Rs.) |
363.91 ₹ (1,200.00 Rs.) |
+21.3 % |
Childcare | India Edit |
Pakistan Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child |
5,940.91 ₹ (19,590.27 Rs.) |
3,369.95 ₹ (11,112.48 Rs.) |
-43.3 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child |
156,137.68 ₹ (514,867.14 Rs.) |
99,520.20 ₹ (328,169.86 Rs.) |
-36.3 % |
Clothing And Shoes | India Edit |
Pakistan Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) |
2,182.23 ₹ (7,195.94 Rs.) |
1,346.37 ₹ (4,439.68 Rs.) |
-38.3 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) |
2,293.36 ₹ (7,562.41 Rs.) |
2,000.44 ₹ (6,596.50 Rs.) |
-12.8 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
3,917.51 ₹ (12,918.08 Rs.) |
6,159.63 ₹ (20,311.50 Rs.) |
+57.2 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes |
2,852.42 ₹ (9,405.91 Rs.) |
2,808.04 ₹ (9,259.56 Rs.) |
-1.6 % |
Rent Per Month | India Edit |
Pakistan Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre |
15,076.00 ₹ (49,713.40 Rs.) |
9,725.26 ₹ (32,069.23 Rs.) |
-35.5 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre |
9,673.74 ₹ (31,899.35 Rs.) |
5,752.20 ₹ (18,968.00 Rs.) |
-40.5 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre |
34,930.66 ₹ (115,184.55 Rs.) |
23,659.28 ₹ (78,016.96 Rs.) |
-32.3 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre |
22,307.53 ₹ (73,559.53 Rs.) |
14,202.13 ₹ (46,831.81 Rs.) |
-36.3 % |
Buy Apartment Price | India Edit |
Pakistan Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
12,809.00 ₹ (42,237.95 Rs.) |
5,154.13 ₹ (16,995.85 Rs.) |
-59.8 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
6,836.16 ₹ (22,542.36 Rs.) |
3,298.24 ₹ (10,876.02 Rs.) |
-51.8 % |
Salaries And Financing | India Edit |
Pakistan Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
46,119.94 ₹ (152,081.42 Rs.) |
16,021.74 ₹ (52,832.00 Rs.) |
-65.3 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 9.03 | 18.97 | +110.1 % |
| Last update: | 10 June 2025 | 9 June 2025 | |
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