- Cost of Living
- Pakistan
- Canada
- Rawalpindi
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Rawalpindi, Pakistan compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 47% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Rawalpindi (Pakistan) is 47% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨1,444 (C$17) | C$14 | + 21% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨347 (C$4.05) | C$8 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨300 (C$3.50) | C$5.67 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨104 (C$1.21) | C$2.40 | - 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨110 (C$1.28) | C$4.13 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨62 (C$0.73) | C$2.54 | - 71% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨200 (C$2.33) | C$9 | - 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨103 (C$1.20) | C$3.55 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨62 (C$0.73) | C$3.02 | - 76% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨10 (C$0.12) | C$2.26 | - 95% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨98 (C$1.14) | C$15 | - 92% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨96 (C$1.12) | C$2.18 | - 48% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨45 (C$0.53) | C$1.87 | - 72% | |
| Housing | - 36% | |||
| Housing in Rawalpindi (Pakistan) is 36% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨55,000 (C$642) | C$1,186 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨25,000 (C$292) | C$982 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨10,900 (C$127) | C$104 | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨12,500 (C$146) | 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$233) | C$64 | + 263% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨1,630 (C$19) | C$39 | - 51% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨43,750 (C$511) | C$393 | + 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨16,667 (C$195) | C$111 | + 76% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨177 (C$2.07) | C$10 | - 78% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | C$25 | - | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in Rawalpindi (Pakistan) is 10% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,000 (C$23) | C$61 | - 61% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨5,375 (C$63) | C$41 | + 55% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,750 (C$55) | C$95 | - 42% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨6,333 (C$74) | C$87 | - 15% | |
| 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$23,851 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨39 (C$0.46) | C$1.19 | - 62% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨800 (C$9) | C$47 | - 80% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 67% | |||
| Personal Care in Rawalpindi (Pakistan) is 67% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨150 (C$1.75) | C$7 | - 77% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨280 (C$3.27) | C$20 | - 84% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨750 (C$9) | C$85 | - 90% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨983 (C$11) | C$6 | + 82% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨64 (C$0.74) | C$2.88 | - 74% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨317 (C$3.70) | C$3.82 | - 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨90 (C$1.05) | C$3.16 | - 67% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨100 (C$1.17) | C$2.53 | - 54% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | C$19 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 74% | |||
| Entertainment in Rawalpindi (Pakistan) is 74% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,000 (C$12) | C$45 | - 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨1,533 (C$18) | C$26 | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨2,500 (C$29) | C$84 | - 65% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,990 (C$23) | C$89 | - 74% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨300 (C$3.50) | C$9 | - 59% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨142 (C$1.65) | C$5.72 | - 71% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨50 (C$0.58) | C$5.43 | - 89% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | ₨50,000 (C$584) | C$850 | - 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨3.00 (C$0.04) | C$1.04 | - 97% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨3,000 (C$35) | C$34 | + 2% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨93 (C$1.08) | C$10 | - 89% | |
| TOTAL | - 51% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 138 prices entered by 17 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 18, 2017.
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Cost of living in Rawalpindi (Pakistan) is 51% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$3,500
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$1,732
(₨148,397)
in Rawalpindi.
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