- Cost of Living
- Pakistan
- Canada
- Peshawar
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Peshawar, Pakistan compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 61% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Peshawar (Pakistan) is 61% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨790 (C$9) | C$15 | - 42% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨407 (C$4.52) | C$9 | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨178 (C$1.98) | C$5.69 | - 65% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨109 (C$1.21) | C$2.17 | - 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨126 (C$1.41) | C$4.84 | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨130 (C$1.45) | C$2.90 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨442 (C$4.91) | C$10 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨177 (C$1.96) | C$4.00 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨38 (C$0.42) | C$3.31 | - 87% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨25 (C$0.28) | C$3.07 | - 91% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨250 (C$2.78) | C$16 | - 82% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨109 (C$1.21) | C$2.51 | - 52% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨62 (C$0.69) | C$2.07 | - 67% | |
| Housing | - 39% | |||
| Housing in Peshawar (Pakistan) is 39% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨89,681 (C$997) | C$1,576 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨40,335 (C$448) | C$1,122 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨8,756 (C$97) | C$109 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨33,203 (C$369) | C$1,019 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨33,951 (C$377) | C$774 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨17,242 (C$192) | C$66 | + 188% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨2,911 (C$32) | C$40 | - 19% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨22,123 (C$246) | C$377 | - 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨12,465 (C$139) | C$98 | + 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨653 (C$7) | C$9 | - 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨666 (C$7) | C$23 | - 68% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Peshawar (Pakistan) is 10% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,717 (C$30) | C$59 | - 49% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨3,931 (C$44) | C$40 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨6,341 (C$71) | C$93 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨6,405 (C$71) | C$92 | - 23% | |
| Transportation | - 40% | |||
| Transportation in Peshawar (Pakistan) is 40% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,598,770 (C$17,777) | C$22,749 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨78 (C$0.87) | C$1.27 | - 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨3,250 (C$36) | C$65 | - 44% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨1,020 (C$11) | C$31 | - 63% | |
| Personal Care | - 59% | |||
| Personal Care in Peshawar (Pakistan) is 59% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨234 (C$2.60) | C$8 | - 66% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨469 (C$5.21) | C$20 | - 74% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,500 (C$17) | C$96 | - 83% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | C$6 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨301 (C$3.34) | C$3.72 | - 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨369 (C$4.10) | C$2.83 | + 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨170 (C$1.89) | C$3.09 | - 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨168 (C$1.87) | C$2.46 | - 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨374 (C$4.16) | C$19 | - 78% | |
| Entertainment | - 47% | |||
| Entertainment in Peshawar (Pakistan) is 47% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨929 (C$10) | C$46 | - 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨1,114 (C$12) | C$26 | - 53% | |
| 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$87 | - 65% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨2,531 (C$28) | C$9 | + 225% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨299 (C$3.32) | C$5.53 | - 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨65 (C$0.72) | C$5.67 | - 87% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨12,000 (C$133) | C$549 | - 76% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | C$1.04 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨3,179 (C$35) | C$35 | + 1% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨160 (C$1.78) | C$10 | - 83% | |
| TOTAL | - 46% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 442 prices entered by 30 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 26, 2018.
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Cost of living in Peshawar (Pakistan) is 46% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$4,900
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$2,635
(₨237,024)
in Peshawar.
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