- Cost of Living
- Pakistan
- United Kingdom
- Faisalabad
- Aberystwyth
- Comparison
Cost of living in Faisalabad, Pakistan compared to Aberystwyth, United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Faisalabad (Pakistan) is 11% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨592 (£4.41) | £5.56 | - 21% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨631 (£4.71) | £5.33 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨184 (£1.37) | £3.39 | - 60% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨122 (£0.91) | £0.73 | + 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨151 (£1.13) | £2.69 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨128 (£0.96) | £1.31 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨1,348 (£10) | £3.00 | + 235% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨213 (£1.59) | £1.80 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨62 (£0.46) | £1.14 | - 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨219 (£1.63) | £0.99 | + 64% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨3,544 (£26) | £6 | + 338% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨169 (£1.26) | £2.20 | - 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨72 (£0.54) | £0.95 | - 43% | |
| Housing | - 64% | |||
| Housing in Faisalabad (Pakistan) is 64% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨47,978 (£358) | £1,238 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨23,163 (£173) | £1,048 | - 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨7,573 (£56) | £272 | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨28,000 (£209) | £600 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨28,549 (£213) | £450 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨5,623 (£42) | £250 | - 83% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨2,214 (£17) | £23 | - 30% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨37,218 (£278) | £359 | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨16,710 (£125) | £85 | + 46% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨661 (£4.93) | £6.00 | - 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | £12 | - | |
| Clothes | + 12% | |||
| Clothes in Faisalabad (Pakistan) is 12% more expensive than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨5,290 (£39) | £71 | - 44% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨5,366 (£40) | £28 | + 45% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨7,033 (£52) | £46 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨7,380 (£55) | £72 | - 23% | |
| Transportation | - 47% | |||
| Transportation in Faisalabad (Pakistan) is 47% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨2,233,320 (£16,657) | £19,773 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨53 (£0.40) | £1.32 | - 70% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,814 (£14) | £35 | - 62% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨600 (£4.48) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Faisalabad (Pakistan) is 18% more expensive than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨114 (£0.85) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨305 (£2.27) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨500 (£3.73) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨759 (£5.66) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨341 (£2.55) | £1.02 | + 151% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨567 (£4.23) | £1.60 | + 164% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨144 (£1.07) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨188 (£1.40) | £1.25 | + 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨513 (£3.83) | £10 | - 62% | |
| Entertainment | - 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Faisalabad (Pakistan) is 10% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨2,788 (£21) | £26 | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨1,295 (£10) | £12 | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨10,658 (£79) | £33 | + 140% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨5,788 (£43) | £56 | - 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨1,342 (£10) | £6 | + 63% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨458 (£3.41) | £3.25 | + 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨131 (£0.97) | £3.87 | - 75% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | ₨5,339 (£40) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨10 (£0.07) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨5,977 (£45) | £42 | + 5% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨189 (£1.41) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | - 36% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 207 prices entered by 11 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 28, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Faisalabad (Pakistan) is 36% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
£4,000
in Aberystwyth
you would need to make just about £2,540
(₨340,554)
in Faisalabad.
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