- Cost of Living
- Pakistan
- United Kingdom
- Rawalpindi
- Aberystwyth
- Comparison
Cost of living in Rawalpindi, Pakistan compared to Aberystwyth, United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 33% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Rawalpindi (Pakistan) is 33% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨1,444 (£11) | £5.56 | + 92% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨347 (£2.56) | £5.33 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨388 (£2.86) | £3.39 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨101 (£0.74) | £0.73 | + 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨118 (£0.87) | £2.69 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨41 (£0.30) | £1.31 | - 77% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨200 (£1.48) | £3.00 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨114 (£0.84) | £1.80 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨51 (£0.37) | £1.14 | - 67% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨10 (£0.07) | £0.99 | - 93% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨98 (£0.72) | £6 | - 88% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨64 (£0.48) | £2.20 | - 78% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨49 (£0.36) | £0.95 | - 62% | |
| Housing | - 60% | |||
| Housing in Rawalpindi (Pakistan) is 60% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨50,000 (£369) | £1,238 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨30,000 (£221) | £1,048 | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨10,900 (£80) | £272 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨12,500 (£92) | £600 | - 85% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | £450 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨20,000 (£148) | £250 | - 41% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨1,497 (£11) | £23 | - 53% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨20,735 (£153) | £359 | - 57% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,198 (£75) | £85 | - 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨177 (£1.31) | £6.00 | - 78% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | £12 | - | |
| Clothes | - 37% | |||
| Clothes in Rawalpindi (Pakistan) is 37% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | £71 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨2,123 (£16) | £28 | - 43% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨1,623 (£12) | £46 | - 74% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨1,634 (£12) | £72 | - 83% | |
| Transportation | - 55% | |||
| Transportation in Rawalpindi (Pakistan) is 55% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | £19,773 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨51 (£0.37) | £1.32 | - 72% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨800 (£5.90) | £35 | - 83% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Rawalpindi (Pakistan) is 9% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨150 (£1.11) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨300 (£2.21) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨500 (£3.69) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨983 (£7) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨64 (£0.47) | £1.02 | - 54% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨104 (£0.77) | £1.60 | - 52% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨22 (£0.16) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨100 (£0.74) | £1.25 | - 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | £10 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Rawalpindi (Pakistan) is 38% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,000 (£7) | £26 | - 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨1,992 (£15) | £12 | + 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨2,500 (£18) | £33 | - 44% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,990 (£15) | £56 | - 74% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨300 (£2.21) | £6 | - 64% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨142 (£1.05) | £3.25 | - 68% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨50 (£0.37) | £3.87 | - 90% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | ₨50,000 (£369) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨5,000 (£37) | £42 | - 13% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨50 (£0.37) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | - 48% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 54 prices entered by 9 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 16, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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£3,800
in Aberystwyth
you would need to make just about £1,982
(₨268,681)
in Rawalpindi.
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