- Cost of Living
- Pakistan
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- Rawalpindi
- Aleppo
- Comparison
Cost of living in Rawalpindi, Pakistan compared to Aleppo, Syria

Currency:
Food | + 45% | |||
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Food in Rawalpindi (Pakistan) is 45% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨792 (3,531 £) | 3,000 £ | + 18% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨574 (2,558 £) | 1,290 £ | + 98% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨279 (1,244 £) | 750 £ | + 66% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨108 (482 £) | 230 £ | + 110% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨108 (482 £) | 580 £ | - 17% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨78 (347 £) | 175 £ | + 98% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨299 (1,331 £) | 469 £ | + 184% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨126 (561 £) | 244 £ | + 130% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨36 (161 £) | 133 £ | + 21% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨48 (212 £) | 400 £ | - 47% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨1,049 (4,677 £) | 2,500 £ | + 87% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨97 (434 £) | 370 £ | + 17% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨51 (229 £) | 69 £ | + 230% | |
Housing | + 272% | |||
Housing in Rawalpindi (Pakistan) is 272% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨65,085 (290,168 £) | 66,663 £ | + 335% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨33,495 (149,332 £) | 34,410 £ | + 334% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨8,834 (39,383 £) | 11,228 £ | + 251% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨53,765 (239,703 £) | 30,000 £ | + 699% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨30,000 (133,749 £) | 16,517 £ | + 710% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨10,258 (45,731 £) | 6,032 £ | + 658% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨1,909 (8,512 £) | 6,657 £ | + 28% | |
40” flat screen TV | ₨35,307 (157,410 £) | 157,474 £ | - 0% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨12,017 (53,577 £) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨542 (2,415 £) | 1,200 £ | + 101% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨1,750 (7,802 £) | 234 £ | + 3240% | |
Clothes | + 117% | |||
Clothes in Rawalpindi (Pakistan) is 117% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨1,950 (8,696 £) | 4,941 £ | + 76% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨4,164 (18,563 £) | 7,968 £ | + 133% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,898 (17,377 £) | 10,675 £ | + 63% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨3,774 (16,828 £) | 9,048 £ | + 86% | |
Transportation | + 49% | |||
Transportation in Rawalpindi (Pakistan) is 49% 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 | ₨77 (341 £) | 155 £ | + 121% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨2,299 (10,248 £) | 2,087 £ | + 391% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨452 (2,016 £) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 125% | |||
Personal Care in Rawalpindi (Pakistan) is 125% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨158 (706 £) | 318 £ | + 122% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨389 (1,734 £) | 1,074 £ | + 62% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,500 (6,687 £) | 1,030 £ | + 550% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨453 (2,018 £) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨273 (1,218 £) | 625 £ | + 95% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨352 (1,567 £) | 702 £ | + 123% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨140 (626 £) | 300 £ | + 109% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨120 (533 £) | 350 £ | + 52% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨698 (3,112 £) | 434 £ | + 616% | |
Entertainment | + 70% | |||
Entertainment in Rawalpindi (Pakistan) is 70% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,713 (7,635 £) | 3,000 £ | + 155% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨1,150 (5,128 £) | 1,000 £ | + 413% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨2,172 (9,682 £) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,103 (9,375 £) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨2,650 (11,815 £) | 400 £ | + 2854% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨256 (1,141 £) | 244 £ | + 368% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨275 (1,226 £) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨54,600 (243,424 £) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨14 (64 £) | 7 £ | + 816% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨2,745 (12,240 £) | 3,000 £ | + 308% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨200 (891 £) | 550 £ | + 62% | |
TOTAL | + 89% |

These prices were last updated on April 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Rawalpindi (Pakistan) is 89% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria)
For example, you would need at least 380,236 £
(₨85,287)
in Rawalpindi
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
201,000 £
in Aleppo.
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