India vs Pakistan
India is about 2% pricier than Pakistan overall, with a price level of 24.5 versus 24.0 (US = 100). The gap is widest in communication and narrowest in food. On quality of life, India scores higher (75 vs 56 of 100).
Metric India Pakistan
Price level (US=100) 24.5 24.0
GDP / capita (PPP) $11,160 $6,252
GNI / capita (PPP) $11,000 $6,100
Inflation (YoY) 5.0% 12.6%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category India Pakistan
Housing & utilities 29 33
Food 58 59
Transport 62 54
Restaurants & hotels 39 35
Health 23 28
Communication 27 35
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric India Pakistan
Quality-of-life score 75/100 56/100
Life expectancy 72 yrs 68 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 2.8 4.3
Internet users 70% 57%
Frequently asked
Is India more expensive than Pakistan?
India is more expensive: about 2% pricier than Pakistan overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in Pakistan?
Living the way $100,000 buys in India would cost roughly $98,000 in Pakistan, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, India or Pakistan?
India scores higher, 75 vs 56 out of 100.
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