Cost of Living Comparison Between Iran and Pakistan 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Pakistan is 22.1% lower than in Iran (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Pakistan is 31.4% lower than in Iran | |
| Rent Prices in Pakistan are 63.8% lower than in Iran | |
| Restaurant Prices in Pakistan are 9.7% lower than in Iran | |
| Groceries Prices in Pakistan are 14.7% lower than in Iran | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Pakistan is 4.5% higher than in Iran | |
Restaurants | Iran Edit |
Pakistan Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant |
3.50 $ (981.37 Rs.) |
1.78 $ (500.00 Rs.) |
-49.1 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course |
20.00 $ (5,607.85 Rs.) |
12.48 $ (3,500.00 Rs.) |
-37.6 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) |
4.00 $ (1,121.57 Rs.) |
4.28 $ (1,200.00 Rs.) |
+7.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) |
0.70 $ (196.27 Rs.) |
1.78 $ (500.00 Rs.) |
+154.7 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
1.20 $ (336.47 Rs.) |
3.57 $ (1,000.00 Rs.) |
+197.2 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) |
1.18 $ (330.00 Rs.) |
1.77 $ (497.13 Rs.) |
+50.6 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) |
0.55 $ (153.46 Rs.) |
0.35 $ (97.31 Rs.) |
-36.6 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) |
0.83 $ (233.92 Rs.) |
0.22 $ (61.54 Rs.) |
-73.7 % |
Markets | Iran Edit |
Pakistan Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) |
2.35 $ (659.90 Rs.) |
3.04 $ (852.34 Rs.) |
+29.2 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) |
0.45 $ (127.19 Rs.) |
0.52 $ (145.86 Rs.) |
+14.7 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) |
0.94 $ (264.11 Rs.) |
0.55 $ (154.07 Rs.) |
-41.7 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) |
1.14 $ (319.54 Rs.) |
1.19 $ (332.43 Rs.) |
+4.0 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
1.64 $ (459.37 Rs.) |
2.66 $ (745.68 Rs.) |
+62.3 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
1.34 $ (376.60 Rs.) |
1.29 $ (362.32 Rs.) |
-3.8 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) |
4.28 $ (1,199.71 Rs.) |
1.87 $ (522.96 Rs.) |
-56.4 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
0.40 $ (111.80 Rs.) |
0.47 $ (130.86 Rs.) |
+17.0 % |
| Banana (1 lb) |
0.65 $ (182.00 Rs.) |
0.28 $ (79.86 Rs.) |
-56.1 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
0.41 $ (113.73 Rs.) |
0.35 $ (98.37 Rs.) |
-13.5 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) |
0.26 $ (73.84 Rs.) |
0.24 $ (67.97 Rs.) |
-8.0 % |
| Potato (1 lb) |
0.24 $ (66.75 Rs.) |
0.17 $ (47.86 Rs.) |
-28.3 % |
| Onion (1 lb) |
0.23 $ (64.16 Rs.) |
0.23 $ (65.45 Rs.) |
+2.0 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) |
0.54 $ (151.28 Rs.) |
0.37 $ (103.94 Rs.) |
-31.3 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) |
0.26 $ (71.51 Rs.) |
0.38 $ (106.04 Rs.) |
+48.3 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
0.76 $ (213.10 Rs.) |
1.78 $ (500.00 Rs.) |
+134.6 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) |
0.57 $ (158.96 Rs.) |
1.05 $ (294.99 Rs.) |
+85.6 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
1.35 $ (377.76 Rs.) |
2.03 $ (570.56 Rs.) |
+51.0 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) |
2.10 $ (588.82 Rs.) |
1.96 $ (550.00 Rs.) |
-6.6 % |
Transportation | Iran Edit |
Pakistan Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) |
0.20 $ (56.08 Rs.) |
0.18 $ (50.00 Rs.) |
-10.8 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) |
10.00 $ (2,803.93 Rs.) |
7.13 $ (2,000.00 Rs.) |
-28.7 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) |
0.50 $ (140.20 Rs.) |
0.77 $ (216.00 Rs.) |
+54.1 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) |
0.48 $ (135.37 Rs.) |
0.86 $ (241.40 Rs.) |
+78.3 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) |
2.37 $ (663.26 Rs.) |
1.78 $ (500.00 Rs.) |
-24.6 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
2.65 $ (742.91 Rs.) |
3.59 $ (1,006.52 Rs.) |
+35.5 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) |
72,368.00 $ (20,291,462.03 Rs.) |
17,832.13 $ (5,000,000.00 Rs.) |
-75.4 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) |
57,367.57 $ (16,085,450.98 Rs.) |
23,524.77 $ (6,596,174.07 Rs.) |
-59.0 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Iran Edit |
Pakistan Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment |
15.31 $ (4,293.91 Rs.) |
109.09 $ (30,587.00 Rs.) |
+612.3 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data |
2.14 $ (600.44 Rs.) |
4.68 $ (1,312.51 Rs.) |
+118.6 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) |
7.77 $ (2,177.48 Rs.) |
15.18 $ (4,257.68 Rs.) |
+95.5 % |
Sports And Leisure | Iran Edit |
Pakistan Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult |
17.24 $ (4,835.26 Rs.) |
12.98 $ (3,638.81 Rs.) |
-24.7 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) |
11.32 $ (3,173.26 Rs.) |
8.56 $ (2,400.48 Rs.) |
-24.4 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat |
1.55 $ (434.61 Rs.) |
4.19 $ (1,175.00 Rs.) |
+170.4 % |
Childcare | Iran Edit |
Pakistan Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child |
97.33 $ (27,290.70 Rs.) |
39.10 $ (10,962.79 Rs.) |
-59.8 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child |
1,234.55 $ (346,158.46 Rs.) |
1,184.07 $ (332,005.63 Rs.) |
-4.1 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Iran Edit |
Pakistan Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) |
26.63 $ (7,465.59 Rs.) |
15.43 $ (4,325.95 Rs.) |
-42.1 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) |
29.56 $ (8,287.63 Rs.) |
23.51 $ (6,591.06 Rs.) |
-20.5 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
113.53 $ (31,831.81 Rs.) |
72.84 $ (20,423.40 Rs.) |
-35.8 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes |
65.84 $ (18,459.98 Rs.) |
32.41 $ (9,086.50 Rs.) |
-50.8 % |
Rent Per Month | Iran Edit |
Pakistan Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre |
327.10 $ (91,716.43 Rs.) |
113.26 $ (31,755.91 Rs.) |
-65.4 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre |
225.67 $ (63,275.99 Rs.) |
67.08 $ (18,809.92 Rs.) |
-70.3 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre |
710.88 $ (199,325.61 Rs.) |
273.51 $ (76,690.12 Rs.) |
-61.5 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre |
449.53 $ (126,045.34 Rs.) |
165.59 $ (46,430.74 Rs.) |
-63.2 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Iran Edit |
Pakistan Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
115.84 $ (32,481.17 Rs.) |
58.21 $ (16,321.01 Rs.) |
-49.8 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
70.97 $ (19,898.23 Rs.) |
38.22 $ (10,717.22 Rs.) |
-46.1 % |
Salaries And Financing | Iran Edit |
Pakistan Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
258.87 $ (72,584.94 Rs.) |
185.65 $ (52,056.00 Rs.) |
-28.3 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 22.82 | 19.32 | -15.3 % |
| Last update: | April 2025 | April 2025 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 267 | 625 |
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