- 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 | ₨897 (C$10) | C$14 | - 24% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨257 (C$3.01) | C$8 | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨152 (C$1.77) | C$5.67 | - 69% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨106 (C$1.24) | C$2.40 | - 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨115 (C$1.35) | C$4.13 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨97 (C$1.13) | C$2.54 | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨480 (C$5.61) | C$9 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨203 (C$2.37) | C$3.55 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨47 (C$0.55) | C$3.02 | - 82% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨25 (C$0.29) | C$2.26 | - 87% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨250 (C$2.92) | C$15 | - 80% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨114 (C$1.33) | C$2.18 | - 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨49 (C$0.58) | C$1.87 | - 69% | |
| Housing | - 49% | |||
| Housing in Peshawar (Pakistan) is 49% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨19,720 (C$230) | C$1,186 | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨46,000 (C$537) | C$982 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨8,130 (C$95) | C$104 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨25,000 (C$292) | C$919 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨38,000 (C$444) | C$695 | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨24,000 (C$280) | C$64 | + 336% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨1,663 (C$19) | C$39 | - 50% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨34,000 (C$397) | C$393 | + 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨12,967 (C$151) | C$111 | + 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨596 (C$7) | C$10 | - 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨600 (C$7) | C$25 | - 72% | |
| Clothes | + 49% | |||
| Clothes in Peshawar (Pakistan) is 49% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨6,900 (C$81) | C$61 | + 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨6,063 (C$71) | C$41 | + 74% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨7,117 (C$83) | C$95 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨10,000 (C$117) | C$87 | + 35% | |
| Transportation | - 19% | |||
| Transportation in Peshawar (Pakistan) is 19% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,850,000 (C$21,609) | C$23,851 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨45 (C$0.53) | C$1.19 | - 56% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨3,437 (C$40) | C$47 | - 15% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 63% | |||
| Personal Care in Peshawar (Pakistan) is 63% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | C$7 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨300 (C$3.50) | C$20 | - 82% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,000 (C$12) | C$85 | - 86% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | C$6 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨124 (C$1.45) | C$2.88 | - 50% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨318 (C$3.71) | C$3.82 | - 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨133 (C$1.56) | C$3.16 | - 51% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨205 (C$2.40) | C$2.53 | - 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨300 (C$3.50) | C$19 | - 81% | |
| Entertainment | - 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Peshawar (Pakistan) is 44% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,200 (C$14) | C$45 | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨995 (C$12) | C$26 | - 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 | ₨5,000 (C$58) | C$89 | - 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨7,000 (C$82) | C$9 | + 850% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨243 (C$2.84) | C$5.72 | - 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨65 (C$0.76) | C$5.43 | - 86% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | C$850 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨9 (C$0.11) | C$1.04 | - 89% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨5,000 (C$58) | C$34 | + 70% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨130 (C$1.52) | C$10 | - 85% | |
| TOTAL | - 42% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 171 prices entered by 19 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 13, 2017.
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Cost of living in Peshawar (Pakistan) is 42% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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C$3,600
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$2,102
(₨179,963)
in Peshawar.
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