- Cost of Living
- Pakistan
- Syria
- Rawalpindi
- Aleppo
- Comparison
Cost of living in Rawalpindi, Pakistan compared to Aleppo, Syria
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| Food | + 92% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Rawalpindi (Pakistan) is 92% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨1,444 (7,110 £) | 2,730 £ | + 160% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨347 (1,707 £) | 1,290 £ | + 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨388 (1,909 £) | 576 £ | + 231% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨101 (495 £) | 202 £ | + 145% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨118 (579 £) | 332 £ | + 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨41 (200 £) | 171 £ | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨200 (985 £) | 502 £ | + 96% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨114 (559 £) | 287 £ | + 95% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨51 (249 £) | 150 £ | + 66% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨10 (49 £) | 400 £ | - 88% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨98 (483 £) | 2,500 £ | - 81% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨64 (317 £) | 350 £ | - 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨49 (239 £) | 35 £ | + 590% | |
| Housing | + 82% | |||
| Housing in Rawalpindi (Pakistan) is 82% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨50,000 (246,190 £) | 66,663 £ | + 269% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨30,000 (147,714 £) | 34,410 £ | + 329% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨6,836 (33,660 £) | 11,228 £ | + 200% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨10,000 (49,238 £) | 31,198 £ | + 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | 16,517 £ | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨20,000 (98,476 £) | 6,032 £ | + 1533% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨1,497 (7,371 £) | 6,657 £ | + 11% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨20,735 (102,096 £) | 157,474 £ | - 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,198 (50,213 £) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨177 (874 £) | 1,200 £ | - 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 234 £ | - | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in Rawalpindi (Pakistan) is 10% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | 4,941 £ | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨2,123 (10,451 £) | 7,968 £ | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨1,623 (7,989 £) | 10,675 £ | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨1,634 (8,044 £) | 9,048 £ | - 11% | |
| Transportation | + 13% | |||
| Transportation in Rawalpindi (Pakistan) is 13% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨51 (249 £) | 155 £ | + 61% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨678 (3,341 £) | 2,087 £ | + 60% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 1,303 £ | - | |
| Personal Care | - 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Rawalpindi (Pakistan) is 6% cheaper than in Aleppo (Syria) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨150 (739 £) | 318 £ | + 132% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨300 (1,477 £) | 1,074 £ | + 38% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨500 (2,462 £) | 1,030 £ | + 139% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨983 (4,839 £) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨64 (314 £) | 625 £ | - 50% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨104 (512 £) | 702 £ | - 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨22 (108 £) | 300 £ | - 64% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨100 (492 £) | 350 £ | + 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | 434 £ | - | |
| Entertainment | + 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Rawalpindi (Pakistan) is 44% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,000 (4,924 £) | 3,000 £ | + 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨1,992 (9,809 £) | 1,000 £ | + 881% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨2,500 (12,309 £) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,990 (9,799 £) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨300 (1,477 £) | 400 £ | + 269% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨142 (698 £) | 244 £ | + 186% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨50 (246 £) | - | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | ₨50,000 (246,190 £) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 7 £ | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨5,000 (24,619 £) | 3,000 £ | + 721% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨50 (246 £) | 550 £ | - 55% | |
| TOTAL | + 49% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 75 prices entered by 9 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 22, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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For example, you would need at least 559,102 £
(₨113,551)
in Rawalpindi
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
375,000 £
in Aleppo.
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