Cost of living in Rawalpindi is 52% lower than in Male (without rent).
Rent in Rawalpindi is 82% cheaper than in Male.
Cost of living including rent in Rawalpindi is 71% lower than in Male.
Food in Rawalpindi is 64% cheaper than in Male.
Transport in Rawalpindi is 41% more expensive than in Male.
| Rawalpindi | Male | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Rawalpindi | Male | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
1.6 $ | 5.57 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 9.23 $ | 29.2 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 3.61 $ | 9.83 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.05 $ | 3.95 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.39 $ | 2.87 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.31 $ | 1.11 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.75 $ | 1.77 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.48 $ | 1.51 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.97 $ | 1.14 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.09 $ | 1.64 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.36 $ | 9.02 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.02 $ | 5.53 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.26 $ | 8.66 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.87 $ | 4.17 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.64 $ | 3.8 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.9 $ | 3.88 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.3 $ | 1.39 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.44 $ | 1.2 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.26 $ | 0.3 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 0.81 $ | 1.98 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 4.72 $ | 8.81 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.04 $ | 2.15 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 1.59 $ | 7.2 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.18 $ | 0.55 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 11.5 $ | 22.3 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.84 $ | 0.96 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 6.69 $ | 17.6 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 17.2 $ | 22.9 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 0.94 $ | 5.38 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 1.27 $ | 3.82 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 0.78 $ | 3.18 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 0.43 $ | 1.84 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
45 $ | 74 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
68.9 $ | 114 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
13.7 $ | 98.8 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 77.6 $ | 582 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 135 $ | 1,368 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 117 $ | 851 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 253 $ | 1,573 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 831 $ | 2,675 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 482 $ | 1,944 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 187 $ | 1,018 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 20.08 % | 13.54 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 7.35 $ | 80.9 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 3.17 $ | 8.27 $ |
| Haircut | 2.12 $ | 4.33 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 92.2 $ | 110 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 12.3 $ | 56.8 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 31.3 $ | 170 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 1,015 $ | 3,225 $ |