- Cost of Living
- Pakistan
- Libya
- Rawalpindi
- Al Jadid
- Comparison
Cost of living in Rawalpindi, Pakistan compared to Al Jadid, Libya

Currency:
Food | - 12% | |||
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Food in Rawalpindi (Pakistan) is 12% cheaper than in Al Jadid (Libya) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨792 (9 Dinar) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨574 (7 Dinar) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨279 (3.198 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨108 (1.240 Dinar) | 2.750 Dinar | - 55% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨108 (1.240 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨78 (0.891 Dinar) | 2.250 Dinar | - 60% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨299 (3.421 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨126 (1.442 Dinar) | 5.000 Dinar | - 71% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨36 (0.415 Dinar) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨48 (0.544 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨1,049 (12 Dinar) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨97 (1.115 Dinar) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨51 (0.588 Dinar) | - | - | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in Rawalpindi (Pakistan) is in Al Jadid (Libya) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨65,085 (746 Dinar) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨33,495 (384 Dinar) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨8,834 (101 Dinar) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨53,765 (616 Dinar) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨30,000 (344 Dinar) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨10,258 (118 Dinar) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨1,909 (22 Dinar) | - | - | |
40” flat screen TV | ₨35,307 (405 Dinar) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨12,017 (138 Dinar) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨542 (6 Dinar) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨1,750 (20 Dinar) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Rawalpindi (Pakistan) is in Al Jadid (Libya) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨1,950 (22 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨4,164 (48 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,898 (45 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨3,774 (43 Dinar) | - | - | |
Transportation | ||||
Transportation in Rawalpindi (Pakistan) is in Al Jadid (Libya) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨77 (0.877 Dinar) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨2,299 (26 Dinar) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨452 (5.182 Dinar) | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Rawalpindi (Pakistan) is in Al Jadid (Libya) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨158 (1.815 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨389 (4.457 Dinar) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,500 (17 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨453 (5.189 Dinar) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨273 (3.130 Dinar) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨352 (4.029 Dinar) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨140 (1.610 Dinar) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨120 (1.371 Dinar) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨698 (8 Dinar) | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Rawalpindi (Pakistan) is in Al Jadid (Libya) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,713 (20 Dinar) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨1,150 (13 Dinar) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨2,172 (25 Dinar) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,103 (24 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨2,650 (30 Dinar) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨256 (2.932 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨275 (3.152 Dinar) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨54,600 (626 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨14 (0.165 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨2,745 (31 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨200 (2.290 Dinar) | - | - | |
TOTAL | - 12% |

These prices were last updated on April 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Rawalpindi (Pakistan) is 12% cheaper than in Al Jadid (Libya)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
2,100 Dinar
in Al Jadid
you would need to make just about 1,840 Dinar
(₨160,512)
in Rawalpindi.
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