- Cost of Living
- Pakistan
- United Kingdom
- Rawalpindi
- Aberystwyth
- Comparison
Cost of living in Rawalpindi, Pakistan compared to Aberystwyth, United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 50% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Rawalpindi (Pakistan) is 50% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨792 (£4.91) | £4.63 | + 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨574 (£3.56) | £4.93 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨279 (£1.73) | £3.67 | - 53% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨108 (£0.67) | £0.81 | - 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨106 (£0.66) | £2.67 | - 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨78 (£0.48) | £1.31 | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨299 (£1.85) | £5.00 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨126 (£0.78) | £2.07 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨35 (£0.22) | £1.14 | - 81% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨48 (£0.29) | £1.25 | - 76% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨1,049 (£7) | £6 | + 3% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨101 (£0.63) | £2.25 | - 72% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨51 (£0.32) | £1.00 | - 68% | |
| Housing | - 64% | |||
| Housing in Rawalpindi (Pakistan) is 64% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨55,398 (£344) | £793 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨33,495 (£208) | £1,510 | - 86% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨8,834 (£55) | £159 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨53,765 (£334) | £1,458 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨30,000 (£186) | £397 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨10,258 (£64) | £250 | - 75% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨1,909 (£12) | £23 | - 50% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨35,307 (£219) | £320 | - 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨12,017 (£75) | £85 | - 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨542 (£3.36) | £6.00 | - 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨1,994 (£12) | £11 | + 12% | |
| Clothes | - 37% | |||
| Clothes in Rawalpindi (Pakistan) is 37% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,347 (£15) | £71 | - 79% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨4,164 (£26) | £28 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,898 (£24) | £46 | - 47% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨4,283 (£27) | £72 | - 63% | |
| Transportation | - 38% | |||
| Transportation in Rawalpindi (Pakistan) is 38% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | £19,356 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨77 (£0.47) | £1.24 | - 62% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨2,299 (£14) | £32 | - 55% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨452 (£2.81) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Rawalpindi (Pakistan) is 35% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨158 (£0.98) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨389 (£2.41) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,500 (£9) | £50 | - 81% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨453 (£2.81) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨273 (£1.69) | £1.02 | + 67% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨352 (£2.18) | £1.60 | + 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨140 (£0.87) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨120 (£0.74) | £1.25 | - 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨698 (£4.33) | £10 | - 57% | |
| Entertainment | - 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Rawalpindi (Pakistan) is 40% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,713 (£11) | £26 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨1,150 (£7) | £12 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨2,172 (£13) | £33 | - 59% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,103 (£13) | £56 | - 77% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨2,650 (£16) | £6 | + 167% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨256 (£1.59) | £3.25 | - 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨275 (£1.71) | £3.87 | - 56% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨54,600 (£339) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨25 (£0.16) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨2,745 (£17) | £42 | - 60% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨200 (£1.24) | - | - | |
| 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 281 prices entered by 22 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Rawalpindi (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 £1,156
(₨186,294)
in Rawalpindi.
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