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