Cost of Living in Pakistan
The population of Pakistan is 223,773,700. The average cost of living in Pakistan is $549 and the median after-tax salary is $150.87
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Restaurants |
Price |
World Range |
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Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant |
1.28 $ |
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Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course |
10.63 $ |
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McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) |
3.4 $ |
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Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) |
-- |
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Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
-- |
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Cappuccino (regular) |
1.31 $ |
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Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) |
0.21 $ |
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Water (12 oz small bottle) |
0.16 $ |
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Markets |
Price |
World Range |
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Milk (regular), (1 gallon) |
0.58 $ |
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Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) |
0.4 $ |
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Rice (white), (1 lb) |
0.76 $ |
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Eggs (regular) (12) |
0.86 $ |
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Local Cheese (1 lb) |
4.66 $ |
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Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
2.15 $ |
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Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) |
3.36 $ |
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Apples (1 lb) |
0.86 $ |
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Banana (1 lb) |
0.5 $ |
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Oranges (1 lb) |
0.62 $ |
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Tomato (1 lb) |
0.47 $ |
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Potato (1 lb) |
0.26 $ |
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Onion (1 lb) |
0.27 $ |
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Lettuce (1 head) |
0.24 $ |
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Water (1.5 liter bottle) |
0.28 $ |
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Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
-- |
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Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) |
-- |
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Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
-- |
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Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) |
1.06 $ |
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Transportation |
Price |
World Range |
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One-way Ticket (Local Transport) |
0.17 $ |
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Monthly Pass (Regular Price) |
6.38 $ |
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Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) |
0.64 $ |
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Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) |
0.17 $ |
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Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) |
1.28 $ |
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Gasoline (1 gallon) |
0.8 $ |
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Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) |
11484.56 $ |
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Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) |
15618.97 $ |
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Utilities (Monthly) |
Price |
World Range |
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Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment |
57.58 $ |
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1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans) |
0.01 $ |
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Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) |
20.49 $ |
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Sports And Leisure |
Price |
World Range |
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Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult |
12.59 $ |
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Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) |
4.93 $ |
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Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat |
3.4 $ |
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Childcare |
Price |
World Range |
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Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child |
35.8 $ |
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International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child |
944.08 $ |
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Clothing And Shoes |
Price |
World Range |
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1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) |
12.21 $ |
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1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) |
19.94 $ |
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1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
39.8 $ |
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1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes |
28.47 $ |
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Rent Per Month |
Price |
World Range |
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Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre |
95.86 $ |
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Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre |
63.53 $ |
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Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre |
222.35 $ |
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Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre |
147.12 $ |
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Buy Apartment Price |
Price |
World Range |
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Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
538.03 $ |
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Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
305.53 $ |
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Salaries And Financing |
Price |
World Range |
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Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
150.87 $ |
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Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate |
13.03 % |
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Pakistan
OVERALL RISK: HIGH
With extreme poverty crushing the country, it is no wonder that Pakistan isn't safe for travelers, as both petty and violent crimes took over the streets of the country. Be extremely careful if you're planning on visiting Pakistan.
TRANSPORT & TAXIS RISK: HIGH
No form of transportation is safe in Pakistan. Tourists are advised to take be extra careful at the airport itself. Avoid all forms of public transportation including taxis and buses: if at all possible, arrange with the people you're staying with to pick you up from the airport.
PICKPOCKETS RISK: HIGH
Petty street crime is a serious issue in Pakistan and tourists are strongly advised against carrying valuables with them while on the streets: passports, bank cards, bags, jewelry, laptops, mobile phones, iPads and anything else you can think of is of extreme value to any pickpocket in Pakistan, since there is a large black market for all of these items, especially for passports whether forged or stolen.
NATURAL DISASTERS RISK: MEDIUM
As for natural disasters, Pakistan is susceptible to a couple of them that have hit in the past, like earthquakes, floods, and tsunamis. Monitor the situation and follow the advice from the authorities.
MUGGING RISK: HIGH
Violent crime rates are also high in Pakistan, and this includes armed robbery, robbery, carjacking, kidnappings, home invasion, and even murder. These are all common, especially in major urban areas.
TERRORISM RISK: HIGH
Terrorists are very likely to try and carry out attacks in Pakistan. The biggest threat comes from Tehrik-e Taleban Pakistan, which is an umbrella organization of groups based in the Federally Administered Tribal Areas. TTP carry out attacks throughout Pakistan, and the attacks are usually carried out using Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), including suicide attacks.
SCAMS RISK: HIGH
There are scammers in Pakistan trying to take advantage of tourists, and the situation with scams is similar as in any other country. Be wary when handling money and of anyone trying to distract you. Taxi drivers might try to trick you into paying more, giving you wrongful information about the price of the ride.
WOMEN TRAVELERS RISK: MEDIUM
Women shouldn't let their guard down in Pakistan. This isn't a safe country for anyone to be alone in, and this applies to women too. Apply all precaution measures at all times and avoid dark and empty streets and locations.
Visas
Most countries do need a visa in order to enter Pakistan. Some travelers can get a visa on arrival if traveling as part of a group tour, or for business. Make sure your passport is valid for at least six months past your stay in Pakistan. If you are not sure about your visa status, visit www.doyouneedvisa.com which will let you know whether or not you need a visa based on your nationality and the country you want to visit.
Currency
The Pakistani rupee is the official currency in Pakistan. There are ATMs in Lahore and Islamabad and they accept foreign credit cards. Top-end establishments accept credit cards, but you are advised to bring cash with you.
Weather
Weather in Pakistan can be divided into three seasons: winter, that lasts from November to March, which is warm and affected by sea breezes on the coast, summer that lasts from April to July, with extreme temperatures and the monsoon season that lasts from July to September, with plenty of precipitation upon the hills.
Airports
Jinnah International Airport is the largest and busiest international airport in Pakistan. It is located in Karachi, the largest city in Pakistan.
Travel Insurance
Just like anywhere else, we advise getting travel insurance when traveling to Pakistan, because it would cover not only medical problems but also theft and loss of valuables.