- Cost of Living
- Pakistan
- Canada
- Peshawar
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Peshawar, Pakistan compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 56% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Peshawar (Pakistan) is 56% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨951 (C$11) | C$14 | - 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨239 (C$2.86) | C$8 | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨122 (C$1.45) | C$6 | - 76% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨105 (C$1.25) | C$2.38 | - 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨111 (C$1.32) | C$4.08 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨93 (C$1.11) | C$2.62 | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | C$10 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨211 (C$2.52) | C$3.73 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨30 (C$0.36) | C$2.90 | - 88% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨25 (C$0.30) | C$2.89 | - 90% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨250 (C$2.98) | C$16 | - 81% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨126 (C$1.51) | C$2.31 | - 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨50 (C$0.60) | C$1.76 | - 66% | |
| Housing | - 24% | |||
| Housing in Peshawar (Pakistan) is 24% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨17,885 (C$213) | C$1,186 | - 82% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | C$982 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨6,195 (C$74) | C$117 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | C$919 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | C$695 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨40,000 (C$477) | C$64 | + 643% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨745 (C$9) | C$39 | - 77% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | C$392 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨11,037 (C$132) | C$111 | + 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨557 (C$7) | C$10 | - 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨900 (C$11) | C$26 | - 59% | |
| Clothes | + 52% | |||
| Clothes in Peshawar (Pakistan) is 52% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨6,900 (C$82) | C$61 | + 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨6,063 (C$72) | C$41 | + 78% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨7,117 (C$85) | C$95 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨10,000 (C$119) | C$87 | + 38% | |
| Transportation | - 16% | |||
| Transportation in Peshawar (Pakistan) is 16% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,900,000 (C$22,677) | C$22,684 | - 0% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨44 (C$0.53) | C$1.19 | - 56% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨3,437 (C$41) | C$47 | - 14% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Peshawar (Pakistan) is 35% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | C$8 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | C$20 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | C$85 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | C$7 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨30 (C$0.36) | C$3.90 | - 91% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨307 (C$3.66) | C$3.90 | - 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨121 (C$1.44) | C$3.21 | - 55% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨190 (C$2.27) | C$2.46 | - 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨250 (C$2.98) | C$19 | - 84% | |
| Entertainment | - 62% | |||
| Entertainment in Peshawar (Pakistan) is 62% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | C$43 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨989 (C$12) | C$27 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | C$84 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | C$93 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨7,000 (C$84) | C$9 | + 823% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨147 (C$1.76) | C$5.44 | - 68% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨65 (C$0.78) | C$5.57 | - 86% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | ₨7,397 (C$88) | C$141 | - 37% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨9 (C$0.11) | C$2.00 | - 95% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | C$34 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨90 (C$1.07) | C$10 | - 89% | |
| TOTAL | - 39% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 79 prices entered by 16 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 13, 2017.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$3,800
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$2,325
(₨194,760)
in Peshawar.
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