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Cost of Living Comparison Between Pakistan and United States Cost of Living Comparison Between Pakistan and United States

🙂 Solo nomad: Pakistan is 77.4% cheaper than United States without rent, and 84% cheaper with rent.
🙂 Family of 3: Pakistan is 78.1% cheaper than United States without rent, and 83.1% cheaper with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Pakistan
United States
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$1.80 PKR 507
$20.22 $20.22
-91.10%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$12.17 PKR 3,432
$75.7 $75.7
-83.92%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$4.32 PKR 1,217
$11.47 $11.47
-62.34%
Local Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$1.75 PKR 495
-
-
Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$4.05 PKR 1,141
-
-
Cappuccino
$1.77 PKR 500
$5.13 $5.13
-65.50%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.33 PKR 94.1
$2.61 $2.61
-87.36%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.21 PKR 59.2
$2.14 $2.14
-90.19%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
-
$6.17 $6.17
-
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
-
$7.07 $7.07
-
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Pakistan
United States
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$0.78 PKR 219
$1.08 $1.08
-27.78%
White Bread (500g)
$0.56 PKR 157
$3.74 $3.74
-85.03%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.21 PKR 342
$4.57 $4.57
-73.52%
Eggs
$1.15 PKR 323
$4.20 $4.20
-72.62%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$5.80 PKR 1,635
$13.02 $13.02
-55.45%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$2.97 PKR 838
$12.18 $12.18
-75.62%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$4.15 PKR 1,172
$16.14 $16.14
-74.29%
Apples (1kg)
$1.06 PKR 298
$5.31 $5.31
-80.04%
Banana (1kg)
$0.67 PKR 188
$1.72 $1.72
-61.05%
Oranges (1kg)
$0.81 PKR 229
$4.59 $4.59
-82.35%
Tomato (1kg)
$0.49 PKR 139
$4.96 $4.96
-90.12%
Potato (1kg)
$0.38 PKR 108
$3.00 $3.00
-87.33%
Onion (1kg)
$0.52 PKR 146
$3.04 $3.04
-82.89%
Lettuce (1 head)
$0.36 PKR 101
$2.18 $2.18
-83.49%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.38 PKR 107
$2.19 $2.19
-82.65%
Bottle of Non-Alcoholic Wine (Mid-Range)
$1.96 PKR 553
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-
Local Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.10 PKR 310
-
-
Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.07 PKR 585
-
-
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$1.98 PKR 559
$10.16 $10.16
-80.51%
Wine (Bottle)
-
$15.16 $15.16
-
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
-
$1.99 $1.99
-
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
-
$3.71 $3.71
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🚌 Getting Around
Pakistan
United States
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.21 PKR 58.0
$2.48 $2.48
-91.53%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$7.22 PKR 2,037
$63.9 $63.9
-88.69%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$0.91 PKR 258
$3.69 $3.69
-75.34%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.52 PKR 148
$1.76 $1.76
-70.45%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$1.75 PKR 493
$30.06 $30.06
-94.18%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.91 PKR 257
$0.96 $0.96
-5.21%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$18.0K PKR 5.1M
$30.2K $30.2K
-40.38%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$23.9K PKR 6.8M
$26.3K $26.3K
-8.95%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Pakistan
United States
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$111 PKR 31.3K
$207 $207
-46.53%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$4.65 PKR 1,312
$57.0 $57.0
-91.85%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$15.38 PKR 4,336
$71.5 $71.5
-78.49%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Pakistan
United States
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$13.06 PKR 3,683
$45.91 $45.91
-71.55%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$8.47 PKR 2,388
$22.25 $22.25
-61.93%
Cinema Ticket
$4.26 PKR 1,200
$14.13 $14.13
-69.85%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Pakistan
United States
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$39.01 PKR 11.0K
$1,385 $1,385
-97.18%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$1,156 PKR 326.1K
$22.2K $22.2K
-94.79%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Pakistan
United States
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$15.57 PKR 4,390
$52.1 $52.1
-70.12%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$22.94 PKR 6,468
$42.53 $42.53
-46.06%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$72.8 PKR 20.5K
$89.9 $89.9
-19.05%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$32.67 PKR 9,212
$114 $114
-71.45%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Pakistan
United States
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$112 PKR 31.5K
$1,743 $1,743
-93.60%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$68.3 PKR 19.3K
$1,422 $1,422
-95.20%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$275 PKR 77.7K
$2,821 $2,821
-90.24%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$163 PKR 46.1K
$2,370 $2,370
-93.10%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$877 PKR 247.2K
$3,338 $3,338
-73.73%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$511 PKR 144.0K
$2,615 $2,615
-80.48%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Pakistan
United States
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$188 PKR 53.0K
$4,230 $4,230
-95.56%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
18.97
6.51
191.40%

CityCost data is based on AI and user input – minor inaccuracies may occur.

Last update for Pakistan: January 12, 2026

Last update for United States: January 13, 2026

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