Cost of living in Qatif is 109% higher than in Rawalpindi (without rent).
Rent in Qatif is 174% more expensive than in Rawalpindi.
Cost of living including rent in Qatif is 134% higher than in Rawalpindi.
Food in Qatif is 134% more expensive than in Rawalpindi.
Transport in Qatif is 53% more expensive than in Rawalpindi.
| Qatif | Rawalpindi | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Qatif | Rawalpindi | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
3.47 $ | 1.6 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 39.7 $ | 9.23 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 8.58 $ | 3.61 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.85 $ | 2.05 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.76 $ | 1.39 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.8 $ | 0.31 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.69 $ | 0.75 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.09 $ | 0.48 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.78 $ | 0.97 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.52 $ | 1.09 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.68 $ | 5.36 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.08 $ | 3.02 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.5 $ | 4.26 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.29 $ | 0.87 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.65 $ | 0.64 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.61 $ | 0.9 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.21 $ | 0.3 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.19 $ | 0.44 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.35 $ | 0.26 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.23 $ | 0.81 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 1.87 $ | 4.72 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.79 $ | 1.04 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 6.99 $ | 1.59 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.92 $ | 0.18 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 39.7 $ | 11.5 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.61 $ | 0.84 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 15.5 $ | 6.69 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 30.5 $ | 17.2 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.38 $ | 0.94 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.8 $ | 1.27 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.4 $ | 0.78 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.46 $ | 0.43 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
63.3 $ | 45 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
98.2 $ | 68.9 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
58.4 $ | 13.7 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 259 $ | 77.6 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 494 $ | 135 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 324 $ | 117 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 706 $ | 253 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,272 $ | 831 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,101 $ | 482 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 1,633 $ | 187 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 4.37 % | 20.08 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 94.7 $ | 7.35 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 14.7 $ | 3.17 $ |
| Haircut | 4.74 $ | 2.12 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 83.6 $ | 92.2 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 39.3 $ | 12.3 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 224 $ | 31.3 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 6,650 $ | 1,015 $ |