Cost of living in Rawalpindi (Pakistan) is 61% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food in Rawalpindi (Pakistan) is 62% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Rawalpindi (Pakistan) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| ₨416 (C$3.41) | C$20 | 83% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| ₨856 (C$7) | C$10 | 30% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| ₨268 (C$2.20) | C$5.78 | 62% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| ₨117 (C$0.96) | C$1.98 | 52% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| ₨149 (C$1.22) | C$4.18 | 71% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| ₨82 (C$0.67) | C$3.04 | 78% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| ₨418 (C$3.42) | C$10 | 65% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| ₨153 (C$1.25) | C$4.24 | 71% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| ₨48 (C$0.39) | C$3.76 | 90% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| ₨333 (C$2.72) | C$3.41 | 20% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| ₨1,842 (C$15) | C$19 | 21% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| ₨133 (C$1.09) | C$2.48 | 56% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| ₨59 (C$0.49) | C$1.93 | 75% |
| Housing in Rawalpindi (Pakistan) is 64% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| Rawalpindi (Pakistan) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| ₨59,216 (C$485) | C$2,136 | 77% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| ₨32,752 (C$268) | C$1,241 | 78% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| ₨9,584 (C$78) | C$133 | 41% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| ₨42,172 (C$345) | C$1,120 | 69% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| ₨30,776 (C$252) | C$806 | 69% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| ₨10,571 (C$87) | C$66 | 30% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| ₨2,369 (C$19) | C$54 | 64% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| ₨43,967 (C$360) | C$311 | 16% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| ₨13,863 (C$113) | C$97 | 17% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| ₨485 (C$3.97) | C$10 | 61% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| ₨1,809 (C$15) | C$25 | 41% |
| Clothes in Rawalpindi (Pakistan) is 36% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| Rawalpindi (Pakistan) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| ₨3,115 (C$25) | C$60 | 58% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| ₨4,067 (C$33) | C$39 | 15% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| ₨5,133 (C$42) | C$98 | 57% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| ₨5,612 (C$46) | C$117 | 61% |
| Transportation in Rawalpindi (Pakistan) is 57% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| Rawalpindi (Pakistan) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| ₨2,252,360 (C$18,436) | C$22,942 | 20% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| ₨82 (C$0.67) | C$1.39 | 52% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| ₨1,776 (C$15) | C$67 | 78% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| ₨502 (C$4.11) | - | - |
| Personal Care in Rawalpindi (Pakistan) is 67% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| Rawalpindi (Pakistan) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| ₨225 (C$1.84) | C$8 | 78% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| ₨495 (C$4.05) | C$22 | 81% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| ₨1,279 (C$10) | C$77 | 86% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| ₨471 (C$3.85) | C$6 | 40% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| ₨280 (C$2.29) | C$3.85 | 40% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| ₨414 (C$3.39) | C$4.28 | 21% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| ₨147 (C$1.21) | C$3.11 | 61% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| ₨118 (C$0.97) | C$2.46 | 61% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| ₨506 (C$4.14) | C$20 | 79% |
| Entertainment in Rawalpindi (Pakistan) is 65% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| Rawalpindi (Pakistan) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| ₨1,703 (C$14) | C$52 | 73% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| ₨1,185 (C$10) | C$26 | 63% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| ₨2,097 (C$17) | C$117 | 85% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| ₨2,261 (C$19) | C$96 | 81% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| ₨2,030 (C$17) | C$9 | 78% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| ₨291 (C$2.38) | C$5.42 | 56% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| ₨332 (C$2.72) | C$7 | 59% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| ₨65,776 (C$538) | C$647 | 17% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| ₨20 (C$0.16) | C$0.83 | 80% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| ₨2,609 (C$21) | C$35 | 40% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| ₨215 (C$1.76) | C$11 | 84% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$6,100 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$2,351 (₨287,234) in Rawalpindi.