Cost of living
Okara compared to Punjab (Pakistan)
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Overview comparison
OkaraPunjab (Pakistan)
Consumer prices in Punjab (Pakistan) are roughly 78% higher than in Okara.
Cost of living
| Item | Okara | Punjab (Pakistan) |
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| Total with rent one person | 335 | 1,111 |
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| Total with rent family | 816 | 2,689 |
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| Without rent one person | 165 | 488 |
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| Without rent one family | 507 | 1,429 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 139.32 | 446.64 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 198.22 | 926.89 |
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| Food person | 99 | 413 |
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| Food family | 287 | 978 |
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| Transport person | 22.51 | 24.41 |
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| Transport family | 54.35 | 79.57 |
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| Life expectancy | 76.31 years | 83.75 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Okara | Punjab (Pakistan) |
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| Lunch Menu | 1.1 | 12.68 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 10.68 | 40.77 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 3.82 | 9.47 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.54 | 2.55 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.01 | 2.11 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.31 | 1.08 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Okara | Punjab (Pakistan) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 90.84 | 290.92 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 66.28 | 321.25 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 207.8 | 559.68 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 103.87 | 873.87 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 58.95 | 87.44 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 91.19 | 138.97 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 11.33 | 16.44 |
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Transportation
| Item | Okara | Punjab (Pakistan) |
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| Local transport ticket | 22.47 | 3.63 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 286 | 1,610 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 171 | 1,144 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.16 | 0.96 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 7.13% | 22.36% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 4.06 | 6.25 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.04 | 1.71 |
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Groceries
| Item | Okara | Punjab (Pakistan) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.77 | 1.62 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.43 | 1.11 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.08 | 3.79 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.08 | 10.5 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.81 | 7.07 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.59 | 13.48 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.48 | 1.95 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.15 | 0.44 |
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Other
| Item | Okara | Punjab (Pakistan) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 15.4 | 30.46 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 5.39 | 7.06 |
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| Doctors visit | 12 | 18.78 |
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| Haircut, simple | 2.79 | 4.9 |
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| Brand Jeans | 16.98 | 18.59 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 31.52 | 50.21 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 35.94 | 517.11 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 1,194 | 7,677 |
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