Netherlands vs Pakistan
Netherlands is about 70% pricier than Pakistan overall, with a price level of 79.5 versus 24.0 (US = 100). The gap is widest in housing & utilities and narrowest in food. On quality of life, Netherlands scores higher (97 vs 56 of 100).
Metric Netherlands Pakistan
Price level (US=100) 79.5 24.0
GDP / capita (PPP) $86,174 $6,252
GNI / capita (PPP) $84,970 $6,100
Inflation (YoY) 3.3% 12.6%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Netherlands Pakistan
Housing & utilities 195 33
Food 115 59
Transport 165 54
Restaurants & hotels 162 35
Health 151 28
Communication 154 35
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Netherlands Pakistan
Quality-of-life score 97/100 56/100
Life expectancy 82 yrs 68 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 0.7 4.3
Internet users 97% 57%
Frequently asked
Is Netherlands more expensive than Pakistan?
Netherlands is more expensive: about 70% pricier than Pakistan overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in Pakistan?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Netherlands would cost roughly $30,000 in Pakistan, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Netherlands or Pakistan?
Netherlands scores higher, 97 vs 56 out of 100.
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