- Cost of Living
- Pakistan
- United Kingdom
- Faisalabad
- Aberystwyth
- Comparison
Cost of living in Faisalabad, Pakistan compared to Aberystwyth, United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Faisalabad (Pakistan) is 39% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨536 (£3.31) | £4.63 | - 29% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨543 (£3.35) | £4.93 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨132 (£0.81) | £3.67 | - 78% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨95 (£0.59) | £0.81 | - 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨133 (£0.82) | £2.67 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨91 (£0.56) | £1.31 | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨936 (£5.77) | £5.00 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨191 (£1.18) | £2.07 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨59 (£0.37) | £1.14 | - 68% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨219 (£1.35) | £1.25 | + 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨3,544 (£22) | £6 | + 245% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨126 (£0.78) | £2.25 | - 65% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨47 (£0.29) | £1.00 | - 71% | |
| Housing | - 71% | |||
| Housing in Faisalabad (Pakistan) is 71% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨50,579 (£312) | £793 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨21,453 (£132) | £1,510 | - 91% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨7,573 (£47) | £159 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨28,000 (£173) | £1,458 | - 88% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨34,534 (£213) | £397 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨5,623 (£35) | £250 | - 86% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨2,257 (£14) | £23 | - 41% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨37,218 (£229) | £320 | - 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨16,710 (£103) | £85 | + 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨661 (£4.07) | £6.00 | - 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | £11 | - | |
| Clothes | - 9% | |||
| Clothes in Faisalabad (Pakistan) is 9% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨5,290 (£33) | £71 | - 54% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨5,366 (£33) | £28 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨7,033 (£43) | £46 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨7,380 (£45) | £72 | - 36% | |
| Transportation | - 51% | |||
| Transportation in Faisalabad (Pakistan) is 51% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨2,233,320 (£13,769) | £19,356 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨53 (£0.33) | £1.24 | - 74% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,814 (£11) | £32 | - 64% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨884 (£5.45) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Faisalabad (Pakistan) is 37% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨114 (£0.70) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨305 (£1.88) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨500 (£3.08) | £50 | - 94% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨759 (£4.68) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨341 (£2.10) | £1.02 | + 107% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨567 (£3.50) | £1.60 | + 118% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨144 (£0.89) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨188 (£1.16) | £1.25 | - 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨513 (£3.16) | £10 | - 68% | |
| Entertainment | - 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Faisalabad (Pakistan) is 27% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨2,256 (£14) | £26 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨1,295 (£8) | £12 | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨10,658 (£66) | £33 | + 99% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨5,788 (£36) | £56 | - 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨1,342 (£8) | £6 | + 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨458 (£2.82) | £3.25 | - 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨131 (£0.81) | £3.87 | - 79% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨28,991 (£179) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨10 (£0.06) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨3,955 (£24) | £42 | - 43% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨189 (£1.16) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | - 50% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 126 prices entered by 16 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Faisalabad (Pakistan) is 50% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
£2,300
in Aberystwyth
you would need to make just about £1,154
(₨187,243)
in Faisalabad.
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