Cost of living in Pokhara is 10% higher than in Multan (without rent).
Rent in Pokhara is 13% cheaper than in Multan.
Cost of living including rent in Pokhara is very similar to Multan.
Food in Pokhara is 16% more expensive than in Multan.
Transport in Pokhara is 3% more expensive than in Multan.
| Pokhara | Multan | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Pokhara | Multan | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
1.5 $ | 2.39 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 14.8 $ | 14.4 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 6.02 $ | 5.85 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.45 $ | 2.22 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.49 $ | 1.74 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.48 $ | 0.28 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.86 $ | 0.64 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.54 $ | 0.59 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.88 $ | 0.96 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.61 $ | 1.14 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.59 $ | 6.23 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.32 $ | 3.1 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.73 $ | 3.03 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.44 $ | 1.15 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.05 $ | 0.6 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.22 $ | 0.61 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.49 $ | 0.38 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.65 $ | 0.36 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.17 $ | 0.23 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.33 $ | 0.53 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 5.98 $ | 12.2 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.2 $ | 1.81 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.99 $ | 1.91 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.26 $ | 0.16 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 22.5 $ | 12.5 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.28 $ | 0.96 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 9.27 $ | 3.98 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 15.9 $ | 7.92 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 6.14 $ | 1.87 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.62 $ | 1.72 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 0.97 $ | 0.86 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 0.81 $ | 0.78 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
22.2 $ | 42.8 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
34.4 $ | 66.3 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
7.39 $ | 11.4 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 66.7 $ | 63 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 122 $ | 186 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 130 $ | 109 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 188 $ | 245 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 399 $ | 1,057 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 280 $ | 902 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 223 $ | 196 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 12.83 % | 16.75 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 16.6 $ | 10.1 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 2.6 $ | 2.66 $ |
| Haircut | 1.73 $ | 2.06 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 39.4 $ | 63.5 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 15.8 $ | 14.9 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 64.7 $ | 23.2 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 4,023 $ | 1,034 $ |