Pakistan Had the World's Lowest Cost of Living in 2021

Cost of living is a key consideration when deciding where to live. Several Asian countries have some of the lowest costs of living globally.

Pakistan, for example, has the lowest global cost of living index score at 21.88 points. The average price of a liter of milk in Pakistan is recorded at Rp 10,600, a loaf of bread at Rp 6,500, and a dozen eggs at Rp 13,100. A meal at a mid-range restaurant with three dishes costs approximately Rp 125,500.

Based on data from Numbeo, here are the 10 countries with the lowest cost of living index in the world up to mid-2021:

1. Pakistan – 21.88 points
2. India – 24.6 points
3. Uzbekistan – 27.1 points
4. Afghanistan – 27.64 points
5. Kosovo – 27.83 points
6. Algeria – 27.84 points
7. Nepal – 27.84 points
8. Syria – 28.05 points
9. Colombia – 28.12 points
10. Georgia – 28.58 points

Indonesia ranks 38th as a country with the lowest cost of living index in the world, with a score of 35.95 points. Meanwhile, Bermuda has the highest cost of living index, reaching a score of 147.51 points.

The cost of living index is obtained by comparing the prices of rent, groceries, food and beverages at restaurants, transportation, household utility bills, school fees, domestic help, and recreational expenses.