In Rawalpindi, Pakistan, a family of four typically needs around $904 per month including rent. A single person may spend about $376 monthly.
Rawalpindi is 65% cheaper overall versus the European benchmark.
Rawalpindi is 84% cheaper than New York City, without rent.
Rent in Rawalpindi is, on average, 95% lower than in New York City.
Rawalpindi is most realistic when moving with a strong job offer or relocation package. Without high income, the housing-driven price level can be difficult to sustain.
The primary driver of costs in Rawalpindi is rent and utilities, which can significantly impact overall expenses.
Food prices in Rawalpindi are 62% lower than the European benchmark, making it quite affordable.
Public transport is 36% lower than the European benchmark, offering a cost-effective travel option.
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Update Prices| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant | 1.6 $ |
| Dinner | 9.23 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 3.61 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.05 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.39 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.31 $ |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.75 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.48 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.97 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.09 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.36 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.02 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.26 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.87 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.64 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.9 $ |
| Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.47 $ |
| Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.3 $ |
| Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.44 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.26 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 0.81 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 4.72 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.04 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 1.59 $ |
| One-way Ticket | 0.18 $ |
| Monthly Pass | 11.5 $ |
| Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal | 0.84 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 6.69 $ |
| Doctor Visit, private clinic | 17.2 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 0.94 $ |
| Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. | 1.27 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 0.78 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 0.43 $ |
| 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 45 $ |
| Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 69 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps | 13.7 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 78 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 135 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 117 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 253 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 831 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 482 $ |
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 187 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 20.08% |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 7.35 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 3.17 $ |
| Haircut | 2.12 $ |
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 92.2 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 12.3 $ |
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 31 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 1,015 $ |