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

😐 Solo nomad: United States is 342.4% more expensive than Pakistan without rent, and 523.1% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: United States is 356.5% more expensive than Pakistan without rent, and 493.2% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
United States
Pakistan
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$20.22 $20.22
$1.80 PKR 507
1023.33%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$75.7 $75.7
$12.17 PKR 3,432
521.77%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$11.47 $11.47
$4.32 PKR 1,217
165.51%
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
$5.13 $5.13
$1.77 PKR 500
189.83%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.61 $2.61
$0.33 PKR 94.1
690.91%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.14 $2.14
$0.21 PKR 59.2
919.05%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$6.17 $6.17
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-
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$7.07 $7.07
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🛒 Groceries & Markets
United States
Pakistan
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.08 $1.08
$0.78 PKR 219
38.46%
White Bread (500g)
$3.74 $3.74
$0.56 PKR 157
567.86%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$4.57 $4.57
$1.21 PKR 342
277.69%
Eggs
$4.20 $4.20
$1.15 PKR 323
265.22%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$13.02 $13.02
$5.80 PKR 1,635
124.48%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$12.18 $12.18
$2.97 PKR 838
310.10%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$16.14 $16.14
$4.15 PKR 1,172
288.92%
Apples (1kg)
$5.31 $5.31
$1.06 PKR 298
400.94%
Banana (1kg)
$1.72 $1.72
$0.67 PKR 188
156.72%
Oranges (1kg)
$4.59 $4.59
$0.81 PKR 229
466.67%
Tomato (1kg)
$4.96 $4.96
$0.49 PKR 139
912.24%
Potato (1kg)
$3.00 $3.00
$0.38 PKR 108
689.47%
Onion (1kg)
$3.04 $3.04
$0.52 PKR 146
484.62%
Lettuce (1 head)
$2.18 $2.18
$0.36 PKR 101
505.56%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$2.19 $2.19
$0.38 PKR 107
476.32%
Bottle of Non-Alcoholic Wine (Mid-Range)
-
$1.96 PKR 553
-
Local Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
-
$1.10 PKR 310
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Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
-
$2.07 PKR 585
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Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$10.16 $10.16
$1.98 PKR 559
413.13%
Wine (Bottle)
$15.16 $15.16
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Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.99 $1.99
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Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.71 $3.71
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🚌 Getting Around
United States
Pakistan
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$2.48 $2.48
$0.21 PKR 58.0
1080.95%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$63.9 $63.9
$7.22 PKR 2,037
784.49%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$3.69 $3.69
$0.91 PKR 258
305.49%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$1.76 $1.76
$0.52 PKR 148
238.46%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$30.06 $30.06
$1.75 PKR 493
1617.71%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.96 $0.96
$0.91 PKR 257
5.49%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$30.2K $30.2K
$18.0K PKR 5.1M
67.74%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$26.3K $26.3K
$23.9K PKR 6.8M
9.83%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
United States
Pakistan
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$207 $207
$111 PKR 31.3K
87.01%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$57.0 $57.0
$4.65 PKR 1,312
1126.45%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$71.5 $71.5
$15.38 PKR 4,336
364.82%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
United States
Pakistan
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$45.91 $45.91
$13.06 PKR 3,683
251.53%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$22.25 $22.25
$8.47 PKR 2,388
162.69%
Cinema Ticket
$14.13 $14.13
$4.26 PKR 1,200
231.69%
🧸 Childcare & Education
United States
Pakistan
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$1,385 $1,385
$39.01 PKR 11.0K
3449.27%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$22.2K $22.2K
$1,156 PKR 326.1K
1820.92%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
United States
Pakistan
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$52.1 $52.1
$15.57 PKR 4,390
234.62%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$42.53 $42.53
$22.94 PKR 6,468
85.40%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$89.9 $89.9
$72.8 PKR 20.5K
23.53%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$114 $114
$32.67 PKR 9,212
250.29%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
United States
Pakistan
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,743 $1,743
$112 PKR 31.5K
1461.30%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$1,422 $1,422
$68.3 PKR 19.3K
1981.19%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$2,821 $2,821
$275 PKR 77.7K
924.09%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$2,370 $2,370
$163 PKR 46.1K
1350.01%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$3,338 $3,338
$877 PKR 247.2K
280.67%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$2,615 $2,615
$511 PKR 144.0K
412.23%
💵 Salaries & Financials
United States
Pakistan
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$4,230 $4,230
$188 PKR 53.0K
2150.30%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
6.51
18.97
-65.68%

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Last update for United States: January 13, 2026

Last update for Pakistan: January 12, 2026

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