- Cost of Living
- Pakistan
- Egypt
- Jhelum
- Alexandria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Jhelum, Pakistan compared to Alexandria, Egypt
Currency:
| Food | + 85% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Jhelum (Pakistan) is 85% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨120 (E£ 21) | E£ 61 | - 66% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨487 (E£ 84) | E£ 48 | + 76% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨125 (E£ 22) | E£ 25 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨100 (E£ 17) | E£ 10 | + 75% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨120 (E£ 21) | E£ 11 | + 96% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨60 (E£ 10) | E£ 6 | + 66% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨399 (E£ 69) | E£ 27 | + 155% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨100 (E£ 17) | E£ 13 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨40 (E£ 7) | E£ 3.74 | + 85% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨500 (E£ 86) | E£ 9 | + 865% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨1,500 (E£ 259) | E£ 89 | + 191% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨30 (E£ 5.17) | E£ 9 | - 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨40 (E£ 7) | E£ 2.71 | + 155% | |
| Housing | + 44% | |||
| Housing in Jhelum (Pakistan) is 44% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨20,196 (E£ 3,482) | E£ 4,450 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | E£ 2,577 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨5,000 (E£ 862) | E£ 218 | + 296% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨9,000 (E£ 1,552) | E£ 2,526 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨7,000 (E£ 1,207) | E£ 1,181 | + 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨5,400 (E£ 931) | E£ 512 | + 82% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨6,706 (E£ 1,156) | E£ 443 | + 161% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨39,000 (E£ 6,723) | E£ 5,512 | + 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,990 (E£ 1,895) | E£ 1,699 | + 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨250 (E£ 43) | E£ 64 | - 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨257 (E£ 44) | E£ 19 | + 137% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Jhelum (Pakistan) is 10% cheaper than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨3,900 (E£ 672) | E£ 645 | + 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨3,500 (E£ 603) | E£ 599 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,484 (E£ 601) | E£ 1,046 | - 43% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨1,543 (E£ 266) | E£ 720 | - 63% | |
| Transportation | - 24% | |||
| Transportation in Jhelum (Pakistan) is 24% cheaper than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨900,000 (E£ 155,158) | E£ 507,909 | - 69% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨75 (E£ 13) | E£ 3.02 | + 328% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | E£ 109 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | E£ 21 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Jhelum (Pakistan) is 7% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | E£ 24 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | E£ 76 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | E£ 112 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | E£ 30 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨280 (E£ 48) | E£ 30 | + 61% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | E£ 27 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | E£ 13 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | E£ 12 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | E£ 39 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Jhelum (Pakistan) is 30% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨2,900 (E£ 500) | E£ 119 | + 321% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨1,400 (E£ 241) | E£ 73 | + 229% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | E£ 283 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,900 (E£ 328) | E£ 233 | + 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | E£ 52 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | E£ 24 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | E£ 19 | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | ₨9,900 (E£ 1,707) | E£ 2,268 | - 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | E£ 0.23 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | E£ 394 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | E£ 26 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 17% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 383 prices entered by 32 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 25, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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For example, you would need at least E£ 15,261
(₨88,520)
in Jhelum
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
E£ 13,000
in Alexandria.
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