- Cost of Living
- Pakistan
- Australia
- Peshawar
- Adelaide
- Comparison
Cost of living in Peshawar, Pakistan compared to Adelaide, Australia
Currency:
Food | - 67% | |||
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Food in Peshawar (Pakistan) is 67% cheaper than in Adelaide (Australia) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨789 (AU$9) | AU$17 | - 48% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨382 (AU$4.32) | AU$10 | - 58% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨193 (AU$2.17) | AU$5.18 | - 58% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨107 (AU$1.21) | AU$1.56 | - 22% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨127 (AU$1.44) | AU$4.38 | - 67% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨130 (AU$1.47) | AU$5.29 | - 72% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨490 (AU$5.53) | AU$4.77 | + 16% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨185 (AU$2.09) | AU$4.26 | - 51% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨40 (AU$0.45) | AU$5.56 | - 92% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨25 (AU$0.28) | AU$5.58 | - 95% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨250 (AU$2.82) | AU$15 | - 81% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨107 (AU$1.21) | AU$3.71 | - 67% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨70 (AU$0.79) | AU$3.01 | - 74% | |
Housing | - 60% | |||
Housing in Peshawar (Pakistan) is 60% cheaper than in Adelaide (Australia) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨96,809 (AU$1,093) | AU$2,563 | - 57% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨43,902 (AU$495) | AU$1,656 | - 70% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨8,756 (AU$99) | AU$264 | - 63% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨37,654 (AU$425) | AU$1,421 | - 70% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨33,951 (AU$383) | AU$1,042 | - 63% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨17,242 (AU$195) | AU$132 | + 48% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨2,503 (AU$28) | AU$67 | - 58% | |
40” flat screen TV | ₨19,914 (AU$225) | AU$1,162 | - 81% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨12,547 (AU$142) | AU$238 | - 41% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨657 (AU$7) | AU$16 | - 54% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨666 (AU$8) | AU$27 | - 72% | |
Clothes | - 35% | |||
Clothes in Peshawar (Pakistan) is 35% cheaper than in Adelaide (Australia) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨3,168 (AU$36) | AU$104 | - 66% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨5,185 (AU$59) | AU$77 | - 24% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨7,305 (AU$82) | AU$150 | - 45% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨7,186 (AU$81) | AU$132 | - 38% | |
Transportation | - 57% | |||
Transportation in Peshawar (Pakistan) is 57% cheaper than in Adelaide (Australia) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,800,000 (AU$20,315) | AU$25,495 | - 20% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨77 (AU$0.87) | AU$1.54 | - 43% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨3,725 (AU$42) | AU$128 | - 67% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨725 (AU$8) | AU$21 | - 60% | |
Personal Care | - 52% | |||
Personal Care in Peshawar (Pakistan) is 52% cheaper than in Adelaide (Australia) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨198 (AU$2.23) | AU$9 | - 75% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨476 (AU$5.37) | AU$16 | - 67% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,500 (AU$17) | AU$49 | - 65% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | AU$7 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨354 (AU$3.99) | AU$5.30 | - 25% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨380 (AU$4.29) | AU$6 | - 31% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨167 (AU$1.88) | AU$2.94 | - 36% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨186 (AU$2.10) | AU$4.25 | - 51% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨377 (AU$4.25) | AU$27 | - 84% | |
Entertainment | - 41% | |||
Entertainment in Peshawar (Pakistan) is 41% cheaper than in Adelaide (Australia) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,099 (AU$12) | AU$50 | - 75% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨1,155 (AU$13) | AU$36 | - 64% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | AU$195 | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨3,481 (AU$39) | AU$70 | - 44% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨3,625 (AU$41) | AU$18 | + 129% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨299 (AU$3.37) | AU$3.74 | - 10% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨65 (AU$0.73) | AU$6 | - 88% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | AU$552 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | AU$1.02 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨3,174 (AU$36) | AU$69 | - 48% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨160 (AU$1.80) | AU$20 | - 91% | |
TOTAL | - 56% |

These prices were last updated on April 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.01129
AUD
/
PKR
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Cost of living in Peshawar (Pakistan) is 56% cheaper than in Adelaide (Australia)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
AU$8,300
in Adelaide
you would need to make just about AU$3,612
(₨320,054)
in Peshawar.
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