Japan vs Pakistan
Japan is about 62% pricier than Pakistan overall, with a price level of 63.4 versus 24.0 (US = 100). The gap is widest in communication and narrowest in transport. On quality of life, Japan scores higher (96 vs 56 of 100).
Metric Japan Pakistan
Price level (US=100) 63.4 24.0
GDP / capita (PPP) $52,039 $6,252
GNI / capita (PPP) $55,490 $6,100
Inflation (YoY) 2.7% 12.6%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Japan Pakistan
Housing & utilities 177 33
Food 191 59
Transport 150 54
Restaurants & hotels 148 35
Health 97 28
Communication 227 35
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Japan Pakistan
Quality-of-life score 96/100 56/100
Life expectancy 84 yrs 68 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 0.2 4.3
Internet users 86% 57%
Frequently asked
Is Japan more expensive than Pakistan?
Japan is more expensive: about 62% pricier than Pakistan overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in Pakistan?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Japan would cost roughly $38,000 in Pakistan, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Japan or Pakistan?
Japan scores higher, 96 vs 56 out of 100.
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