Pakistan vs United Kingdom
United Kingdom is about 72% pricier than Pakistan overall, with a price level of 87.2 versus 24.0 (US = 100). The gap is widest in housing & utilities and narrowest in food. On quality of life, United Kingdom scores higher (95 vs 56 of 100).
Metric Pakistan United Kingdom
Price level (US=100) 24.0 87.2
GDP / capita (PPP) $6,252 $62,009
GNI / capita (PPP) $6,100 $61,460
Inflation (YoY) 12.6% 3.3%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Pakistan United Kingdom
Housing & utilities 33 241
Food 59 111
Transport 54 160
Restaurants & hotels 35 131
Health 28 162
Communication 35 127
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Pakistan United Kingdom
Quality-of-life score 56/100 95/100
Life expectancy 68 yrs 81 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 4.3 1.1
Internet users 57% 95%
Frequently asked
Is Pakistan more expensive than United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is more expensive: about 72% pricier than Pakistan overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in United Kingdom?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Pakistan would cost roughly $363,500 in United Kingdom, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Pakistan or United Kingdom?
United Kingdom scores higher, 95 vs 56 out of 100.
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