- Cost of Living
- Pakistan
- Canada
- Rawalpindi
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Rawalpindi, Pakistan compared to Abbotsford, Canada
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Food | - 58% | |||
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Food in Rawalpindi (Pakistan) is 58% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨792 (C$9) | C$15 | - 43% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨574 (C$6) | C$9 | - 31% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨279 (C$3.08) | C$5.69 | - 46% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨108 (C$1.20) | C$2.17 | - 45% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨108 (C$1.19) | C$4.84 | - 75% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨78 (C$0.86) | C$2.90 | - 70% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨299 (C$3.30) | C$10 | - 67% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨126 (C$1.39) | C$4.00 | - 65% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨36 (C$0.40) | C$3.31 | - 88% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨48 (C$0.52) | C$3.07 | - 83% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨1,049 (C$12) | C$16 | - 26% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨97 (C$1.07) | C$2.51 | - 57% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨51 (C$0.57) | C$2.07 | - 73% | |
Housing | - 42% | |||
Housing in Rawalpindi (Pakistan) is 42% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨65,085 (C$719) | C$1,576 | - 54% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨33,495 (C$370) | C$1,122 | - 67% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨8,834 (C$98) | C$109 | - 11% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨53,765 (C$594) | C$1,019 | - 42% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨30,000 (C$331) | C$774 | - 57% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨10,258 (C$113) | C$66 | + 71% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨1,909 (C$21) | C$40 | - 47% | |
40” flat screen TV | ₨35,307 (C$390) | C$377 | + 3% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨12,017 (C$133) | C$98 | + 35% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨542 (C$5.99) | C$9 | - 31% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨1,750 (C$19) | C$23 | - 17% | |
Clothes | - 17% | |||
Clothes in Rawalpindi (Pakistan) is 17% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨1,950 (C$22) | C$59 | - 64% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨4,164 (C$46) | C$40 | + 14% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,898 (C$43) | C$93 | - 54% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨3,774 (C$42) | C$92 | - 55% | |
Transportation | - 44% | |||
Transportation in Rawalpindi (Pakistan) is 44% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | C$22,749 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨77 (C$0.85) | C$1.26 | - 33% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨2,299 (C$25) | C$65 | - 61% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨452 (C$5.00) | C$31 | - 84% | |
Personal Care | - 62% | |||
Personal Care in Rawalpindi (Pakistan) is 62% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨158 (C$1.75) | C$8 | - 77% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨389 (C$4.30) | C$20 | - 79% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,500 (C$17) | C$96 | - 83% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨453 (C$5.00) | C$6 | - 23% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨273 (C$3.02) | C$3.72 | - 19% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨352 (C$3.88) | C$2.83 | + 37% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨140 (C$1.55) | C$3.09 | - 50% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨120 (C$1.32) | C$2.46 | - 46% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨698 (C$8) | C$19 | - 60% | |
Entertainment | - 56% | |||
Entertainment in Rawalpindi (Pakistan) is 56% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,713 (C$19) | C$46 | - 59% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨1,150 (C$13) | C$26 | - 51% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨2,172 (C$24) | C$101 | - 76% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,103 (C$23) | C$87 | - 73% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨2,650 (C$29) | C$9 | + 238% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨256 (C$2.83) | C$5.53 | - 49% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨275 (C$3.04) | C$5.67 | - 46% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨54,600 (C$603) | C$549 | + 10% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨14 (C$0.16) | C$1.04 | - 85% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨2,745 (C$30) | C$35 | - 14% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨200 (C$2.21) | C$10 | - 78% | |
TOTAL | - 49% |

These prices were last updated on April 22, 2018.
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Cost of living in Rawalpindi (Pakistan) is 49% 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$2,484
(₨224,825)
in Rawalpindi.
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