- Cost of Living
- Pakistan
- Canada
- Peshawar
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Peshawar, Pakistan compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 62% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Peshawar (Pakistan) is 62% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨699 (C$8) | C$15 | - 50% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨438 (C$4.79) | C$9 | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨184 (C$2.01) | C$5.69 | - 65% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨108 (C$1.18) | C$2.05 | - 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨123 (C$1.35) | C$4.81 | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨113 (C$1.23) | C$2.90 | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨396 (C$4.33) | C$10 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨170 (C$1.86) | C$4.00 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨38 (C$0.42) | C$3.34 | - 87% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨25 (C$0.27) | C$3.36 | - 92% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨250 (C$2.73) | C$16 | - 82% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨109 (C$1.19) | C$2.41 | - 51% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨75 (C$0.82) | C$2.01 | - 59% | |
| Housing | - 48% | |||
| Housing in Peshawar (Pakistan) is 48% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨55,698 (C$609) | C$1,651 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨36,683 (C$401) | C$1,142 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨8,748 (C$96) | C$102 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨41,966 (C$459) | C$1,038 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨34,051 (C$372) | C$779 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨14,040 (C$154) | C$66 | + 131% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨2,758 (C$30) | C$39 | - 24% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨26,114 (C$286) | C$351 | - 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨11,651 (C$127) | C$86 | + 48% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨596 (C$7) | C$9 | - 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨666 (C$7) | C$22 | - 67% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Peshawar (Pakistan) is 10% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,667 (C$29) | C$59 | - 51% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨4,005 (C$44) | C$40 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨6,761 (C$74) | C$93 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨5,888 (C$64) | C$92 | - 30% | |
| Transportation | - 34% | |||
| Transportation in Peshawar (Pakistan) is 34% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,628,170 (C$17,808) | C$22,749 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨78 (C$0.86) | C$1.27 | - 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨4,165 (C$46) | C$67 | - 32% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨1,020 (C$11) | C$31 | - 64% | |
| Personal Care | - 55% | |||
| Personal Care in Peshawar (Pakistan) is 55% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨203 (C$2.22) | C$8 | - 71% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨441 (C$4.82) | C$20 | - 76% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,500 (C$16) | C$82 | - 80% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨621 (C$7) | C$6 | + 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨301 (C$3.29) | C$3.72 | - 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨357 (C$3.90) | C$2.83 | + 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨177 (C$1.93) | C$3.09 | - 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨156 (C$1.70) | C$2.46 | - 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨390 (C$4.26) | C$19 | - 78% | |
| Entertainment | - 49% | |||
| Entertainment in Peshawar (Pakistan) is 49% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨929 (C$10) | C$46 | - 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨997 (C$11) | C$26 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | C$101 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,736 (C$30) | C$85 | - 65% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨2,531 (C$28) | C$8 | + 227% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨299 (C$3.27) | C$5.34 | - 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨65 (C$0.71) | C$5.67 | - 87% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨12,000 (C$131) | C$549 | - 76% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | C$1.04 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨2,591 (C$28) | C$35 | - 19% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨143 (C$1.56) | C$11 | - 85% | |
| TOTAL | - 47% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 492 prices entered by 32 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 20, 2018.
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Cost of living in Peshawar (Pakistan) is 47% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$5,400
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$2,847
(₨260,312)
in Peshawar.
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