- Cost of Living
- Pakistan
- Canada
- Faisalabad
- Halifax
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Faisalabad (Pakistan) and Halifax (Canada)
| Food | 80% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Faisalabad (Pakistan) is 80% cheaper than in Halifax (Canada) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | ₨182 (C$1.89) | C$12.86 | 85% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨107 (C$1.12) | C$7.59 | 85% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | ₨107 (C$1.11) | C$9 | 88% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨38 (C$0.40) | C$2.66 | 85% |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨81 (C$0.84) | C$3.28 | 74% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨99 (C$1.03) | C$5.18 | 80% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | C$6.81 | - |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨190 (C$1.98) | C$3.92 | 50% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | ₨54 (C$0.57) | C$4.14 | 86% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | ₨15 (C$0.16) | C$2.93 | 95% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | C$16.86 | - |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨99 (C$1.03) | C$2.37 | 57% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨27 (C$0.28) | C$1.92 | 86% |
| Housing | 52% | ||
| Housing in Faisalabad (Pakistan) is 52% cheaper than in Halifax (Canada) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | ₨64,963 (C$677) | C$1,286 | 47% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨7,563 (C$79) | C$195 | 60% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | ₨620 (C$6.46) | C$47 | 86% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨12,263 (C$128) | C$551 | 77% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | ₨3,990 (C$42) | C$129 | 68% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨190 (C$1.98) | C$8.86 | 78% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | C$23 | - |
| Clothes | 52% | ||
| Clothes in Faisalabad (Pakistan) is 52% cheaper than in Halifax (Canada) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | ₨4,345 (C$45) | C$58 | 21% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | ₨1,675 (C$17.45) | C$39 | 55% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | ₨2,964 (C$31) | C$91 | 66% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | ₨2,800 (C$29) | C$82 | 64% |
| Transportation | 70% | ||
| Transportation in Faisalabad (Pakistan) is 70% cheaper than in Halifax (Canada) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨604,450 (C$6,296) | C$23,989 | 74% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨15.18 (C$0.16) | C$1.30 | 88% |
| monthly ticket public transport | ₨2,266 (C$24) | C$69 | 66% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | - | C$29 | - |
| Personal Care | 72% | ||
| Personal Care in Faisalabad (Pakistan) is 72% cheaper than in Halifax (Canada) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | ₨144 (C$1.50) | C$10.37 | 85% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨129 (C$1.35) | C$7.50 | 82% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨157 (C$1.63) | C$3.58 | 54% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨90 (C$0.94) | C$5.57 | 83% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨90 (C$0.94) | C$2.89 | 68% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨106 (C$1.11) | C$2.33 | 53% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨900 (C$9.38) | C$23 | 58% |
| Entertainment | 51% | ||
| Entertainment in Faisalabad (Pakistan) is 51% cheaper than in Halifax (Canada) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | C$41 | - |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨990 (C$10.31) | C$24 | 57% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨900 (C$9.38) | C$122 | 92% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | - | C$89 | - |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨534 (C$5.56) | C$7.83 | 29% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | ₨290 (C$3.02) | C$4.17 | 27% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | ₨30 (C$0.31) | C$5.25 | 94% |
| iPod nano 16GB | ₨5,338 (C$56) | C$149 | 63% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨11.18 (C$0.12) | C$0.53 | 78% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | - | C$56 | - |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | ₨94 (C$0.98) | C$12.67 | 92% |
| TOTAL | 64% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 887 prices entered by 61 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 24, 2013.
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Cost of living in Faisalabad (Pakistan) is 64% cheaper than in Halifax (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$2,500
in Halifax
you would need to make just about C$893
(₨85,690)
in Faisalabad.