Cost of living in Rawalpindi is 51% lower than in Jounieh (without rent).
Rent in Rawalpindi is 70% cheaper than in Jounieh.
Cost of living including rent in Rawalpindi is 60% lower than in Jounieh.
Food in Rawalpindi is 59% cheaper than in Jounieh.
Transport in Rawalpindi is 11% more expensive than in Jounieh.
| Rawalpindi | Jounieh | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Rawalpindi | Jounieh | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
1.6 $ | 8.24 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 9.23 $ | 45.6 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 3.61 $ | 6.97 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.05 $ | 2.86 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.39 $ | 2.43 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.31 $ | 1.61 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.75 $ | 1.64 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.48 $ | 0.84 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.97 $ | 1.67 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.09 $ | 2.45 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.36 $ | 10.4 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.02 $ | 7.91 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.26 $ | 11 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.87 $ | 1.43 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.64 $ | 1.19 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.9 $ | 0.84 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.3 $ | 0.83 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.44 $ | 0.92 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.26 $ | 0.27 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 0.81 $ | 1.52 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 4.72 $ | 6.73 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.04 $ | 1.2 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 1.59 $ | 2.01 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.18 $ | 1.52 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 11.5 $ | 70.5 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.84 $ | 0.93 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 6.69 $ | 12.8 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 17.2 $ | 52.4 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 0.94 $ | 5.07 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 1.27 $ | 2.24 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 0.78 $ | 1.37 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 0.43 $ | 2.06 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
45 $ | 137 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
68.9 $ | 213 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
13.7 $ | 31.2 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 77.6 $ | 255 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 135 $ | 650 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 117 $ | 527 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 253 $ | 1,457 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 831 $ | 2,895 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 482 $ | 1,236 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 187 $ | 450 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 20.08 % | 10.97 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 7.35 $ | 49.1 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 3.17 $ | 6.89 $ |
| Haircut | 2.12 $ | 7.85 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 92.2 $ | 103 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 12.3 $ | 78 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 31.3 $ | 268 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 1,015 $ | 4,057 $ |