Cost of living
Balochistan (Pakistan) compared to Punjab (Pakistan)
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Overview comparison
Balochistan (Pakistan)Punjab (Pakistan)
Consumer prices in Balochistan (Pakistan) are roughly 43% higher than in Punjab (Pakistan).
Cost of living
| Item | Balochistan (Pakistan) | Punjab (Pakistan) |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,021 | 1,111 |
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| Total with rent family | 3,033 | 2,689 |
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| Without rent one person | 524 | 488 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,885 | 1,429 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 685.58 | 446.64 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,080.74 | 926.89 |
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| Food person | 325 | 413 |
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| Food family | 992 | 978 |
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| Transport person | 61.12 | 24.41 |
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| Transport family | 162.86 | 79.57 |
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| Life expectancy | 83.02 years | 83.75 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Balochistan (Pakistan) | Punjab (Pakistan) |
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| Lunch Menu | 2.59 | 12.68 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 45.18 | 40.77 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 5.71 | 9.47 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.41 | 2.55 |
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| Cappuccino | 4.75 | 2.11 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.52 | 1.08 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Balochistan (Pakistan) | Punjab (Pakistan) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 555.46 | 290.92 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 470.89 | 321.25 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,021.06 | 559.68 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,245.88 | 873.87 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 32.72 | 87.44 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 46.79 | 138.97 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 74.33 | 16.44 |
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Transportation
| Item | Balochistan (Pakistan) | Punjab (Pakistan) |
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| Local transport ticket | 4.5 | 3.63 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 3,928 | 1,610 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 3,131 | 1,144 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.54 | 0.96 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 31.53% | 22.36% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 28.21 | 6.25 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.32 | 1.71 |
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Groceries
| Item | Balochistan (Pakistan) | Punjab (Pakistan) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.92 | 1.62 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.28 | 1.11 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.64 | 3.79 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.67 | 10.5 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.03 | 7.07 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 16.15 | 13.48 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.99 | 1.95 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.4 | 0.44 |
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Other
| Item | Balochistan (Pakistan) | Punjab (Pakistan) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 30.72 | 30.46 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 6.33 | 7.06 |
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| Doctors visit | 44.56 | 18.78 |
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| Haircut, simple | 8.79 | 4.9 |
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| Brand Jeans | 26.19 | 18.59 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 44.7 | 50.21 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 236.86 | 517.11 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 16,457 | 7,677 |
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