Pakistan vs United States
United States is about 76% pricier than Pakistan overall, with a price level of 100.0 versus 24.0 (US = 100). The gap is widest in health and narrowest in food. On quality of life, United States scores higher (91 vs 56 of 100).
Metric Pakistan United States
Price level (US=100) 24.0 100.0
GDP / capita (PPP) $6,252 $85,810
GNI / capita (PPP) $6,100 $85,980
Inflation (YoY) 12.6% 2.9%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Pakistan United States
Housing & utilities 33 215
Food 59 117
Transport 54 116
Restaurants & hotels 35 142
Health 28 208
Communication 35 224
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Pakistan United States
Quality-of-life score 56/100 91/100
Life expectancy 68 yrs 79 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 4.3 5.8
Internet users 57% 95%
Frequently asked
Is Pakistan more expensive than United States?
United States is more expensive: about 76% pricier than Pakistan overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in United States?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Pakistan would cost roughly $416,500 in United States, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Pakistan or United States?
United States scores higher, 91 vs 56 out of 100.
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