- Cost of Living
- Pakistan
- Canada
- Rawalpindi
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Rawalpindi, Pakistan compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 46% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Rawalpindi (Pakistan) is 46% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨1,444 (C$17) | C$14 | + 23% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨347 (C$4.14) | C$8 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨388 (C$4.62) | C$6 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨101 (C$1.20) | C$2.38 | - 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨118 (C$1.40) | C$4.08 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨41 (C$0.49) | C$2.62 | - 81% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨200 (C$2.39) | C$10 | - 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨114 (C$1.35) | C$3.73 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨51 (C$0.60) | C$2.90 | - 79% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨10 (C$0.12) | C$2.89 | - 96% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨98 (C$1.17) | C$16 | - 93% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨64 (C$0.77) | C$2.31 | - 67% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨49 (C$0.58) | C$1.76 | - 67% | |
| Housing | - 39% | |||
| Housing in Rawalpindi (Pakistan) is 39% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨50,000 (C$597) | C$1,186 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨30,000 (C$358) | C$982 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨10,900 (C$130) | C$117 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨12,500 (C$149) | C$919 | - 84% | |
| 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 | ₨20,000 (C$239) | C$64 | + 271% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨1,497 (C$18) | C$39 | - 54% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨20,735 (C$247) | C$392 | - 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,198 (C$122) | C$111 | + 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨177 (C$2.12) | C$10 | - 79% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | C$26 | - | |
| Clothes | - 34% | |||
| Clothes in Rawalpindi (Pakistan) is 34% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | C$61 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨2,123 (C$25) | C$41 | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨1,623 (C$19) | C$95 | - 80% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨1,634 (C$19) | C$87 | - 77% | |
| Transportation | - 47% | |||
| Transportation in Rawalpindi (Pakistan) is 47% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | C$22,684 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨51 (C$0.60) | C$1.19 | - 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨678 (C$8) | C$47 | - 83% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 75% | |||
| Personal Care in Rawalpindi (Pakistan) is 75% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨150 (C$1.79) | C$8 | - 77% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨300 (C$3.58) | C$20 | - 82% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨500 (C$5.97) | C$85 | - 93% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨983 (C$12) | C$7 | + 76% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨64 (C$0.76) | C$3.90 | - 81% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨104 (C$1.24) | C$3.90 | - 68% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨22 (C$0.26) | C$3.21 | - 92% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨100 (C$1.19) | C$2.46 | - 52% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | C$19 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Rawalpindi (Pakistan) is 25% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,000 (C$12) | C$43 | - 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨1,992 (C$24) | C$27 | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨2,500 (C$30) | C$84 | - 64% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,990 (C$24) | C$93 | - 74% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨300 (C$3.58) | C$9 | - 60% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨142 (C$1.69) | C$5.44 | - 69% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨50 (C$0.60) | C$5.57 | - 89% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | ₨50,000 (C$597) | C$141 | + 323% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | C$2.00 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨5,000 (C$60) | C$34 | + 76% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨50 (C$0.60) | C$10 | - 94% | |
| 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 114 prices entered by 16 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 18, 2017.
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C$3,800
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$2,185
(₨183,160)
in Rawalpindi.
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