Cost of living
Pakistan compared to Ethiopia
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Overview comparison
PakistanEthiopia
Consumer prices in Ethiopia are roughly 68% higher than in Pakistan.
Cost of living
| Item | Pakistan | Ethiopia |
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| Total with rent one person | 431 | 802 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,033 | 1,944 |
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| Without rent one person | 267 | 438 |
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| Without rent one family | 676 | 1,253 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 135.02 | 457.8 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 318.37 | 865.39 |
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| Food person | 113 | 300 |
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| Food family | 423 | 918 |
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| Transport person | 47.95 | 44.01 |
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| Transport family | 117.41 | 120.78 |
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| Life expectancy | 63.7 years | 71.84 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Pakistan | Ethiopia |
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| Lunch Menu | 1.82 | 4.88 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 10.75 | 26.4 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 3.79 | 6.49 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.16 | 0.92 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.88 | 1 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.31 | 0.65 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Pakistan | Ethiopia |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 106.88 | 507.05 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 63.55 | 328.71 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 206.39 | 1,633.17 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 134.3 | 715.91 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 49.43 | 111.57 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 98.85 | 130.7 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 11.8 | 14.37 |
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Transportation
| Item | Pakistan | Ethiopia |
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| Local transport ticket | 18.38 | 12.96 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 649 | 2,959 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 553 | 1,942 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.19 | 0.42 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 6.08% | 9.8% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 4.87 | 3.15 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.87 | 1.35 |
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Groceries
| Item | Pakistan | Ethiopia |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.77 | 1.37 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.69 | 1.22 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.04 | 2.2 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.11 | 9.36 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.73 | 14.54 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.72 | 16.05 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.67 | 1.23 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.28 | 0.33 |
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Other
| Item | Pakistan | Ethiopia |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 13.76 | 77.57 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 4.49 | 7.93 |
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| Doctors visit | 12.71 | 12.23 |
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| Haircut, simple | 2.82 | 2.31 |
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| Brand Jeans | 18.7 | 37.97 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 66.26 | 110.41 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 42.72 | 71.88 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 1,055 | 3,954 |
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