- Cost of Living
- Pakistan
- Egypt
- Jhelum
- Alexandria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Jhelum, Pakistan compared to Alexandria, Egypt
Currency:
| Food | + 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Jhelum (Pakistan) is 25% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨160 (E£ 24) | E£ 72 | - 66% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨783 (E£ 120) | E£ 72 | + 67% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨125 (E£ 19) | E£ 36 | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨100 (E£ 15) | E£ 13 | + 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨125 (E£ 19) | E£ 20 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨73 (E£ 11) | E£ 14 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨567 (E£ 87) | E£ 29 | + 199% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨97 (E£ 15) | E£ 21 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨60 (E£ 9) | E£ 5.98 | + 53% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨500 (E£ 76) | E£ 19 | + 294% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨1,500 (E£ 229) | E£ 92 | + 148% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨70 (E£ 11) | E£ 11 | - 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨50 (E£ 8) | E£ 10 | - 26% | |
| Housing | + 16% | |||
| Housing in Jhelum (Pakistan) is 16% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨26,250 (E£ 4,009) | E£ 5,401 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨20,000 (E£ 3,054) | E£ 3,866 | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨7,500 (E£ 1,145) | E£ 898 | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨29,500 (E£ 4,505) | E£ 3,625 | + 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨18,500 (E£ 2,825) | E£ 2,335 | + 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨6,697 (E£ 1,023) | E£ 736 | + 39% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨3,800 (E£ 580) | E£ 365 | + 59% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨49,500 (E£ 7,559) | E£ 6,508 | + 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨13,663 (E£ 2,087) | E£ 1,489 | + 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨515 (E£ 79) | E£ 67 | + 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨1,038 (E£ 159) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 49% | |||
| Clothes in Jhelum (Pakistan) is 49% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨4,950 (E£ 756) | E£ 740 | + 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨7,333 (E£ 1,120) | E£ 614 | + 82% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,133 (E£ 631) | E£ 1,504 | - 58% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨10,767 (E£ 1,644) | E£ 777 | + 112% | |
| Transportation | - 23% | |||
| Transportation in Jhelum (Pakistan) is 23% cheaper than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨900,000 (E£ 137,438) | E£ 453,039 | - 70% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨80 (E£ 12) | E£ 3.88 | + 214% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | E£ 182 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | E£ 126 | - | |
| 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£ 33 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | E£ 80 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | E£ 200 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | E£ 40 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨280 (E£ 43) | E£ 21 | + 103% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | E£ 26 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | E£ 20 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | E£ 15 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | E£ 48 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Jhelum (Pakistan) is 19% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨2,900 (E£ 443) | E£ 153 | + 189% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨1,400 (E£ 214) | E£ 96 | + 122% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | E£ 520 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,900 (E£ 290) | E£ 228 | + 27% | |
| 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 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | E£ 11,487 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | E£ 0.23 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | E£ 416 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | E£ 28 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 8% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 312 prices entered by 25 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Jhelum (Pakistan) is 8% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt)
For example, you would need at least E£ 16,181
(₨105,961)
in Jhelum
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
E£ 15,000
in Alexandria.
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