- Cost of Living
- Pakistan
- Egypt
- Peshawar
- Alexandria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Peshawar, Pakistan compared to Alexandria, Egypt
Currency:
| Food | + 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Peshawar (Pakistan) is 3% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨790 (E£ 120) | E£ 72 | + 67% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨407 (E£ 62) | E£ 72 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨178 (E£ 27) | E£ 37 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨109 (E£ 17) | E£ 14 | + 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨126 (E£ 19) | E£ 20 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨130 (E£ 20) | E£ 14 | + 41% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨442 (E£ 67) | E£ 29 | + 133% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨177 (E£ 27) | E£ 21 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨38 (E£ 5.76) | E£ 5.86 | - 2% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨25 (E£ 3.80) | E£ 19 | - 80% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨250 (E£ 38) | E£ 92 | - 59% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨109 (E£ 17) | E£ 11 | + 47% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨62 (E£ 9) | E£ 10 | - 9% | |
| Housing | + 67% | |||
| Housing in Peshawar (Pakistan) is 67% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨89,681 (E£ 13,664) | E£ 5,401 | + 153% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨40,335 (E£ 6,146) | E£ 3,866 | + 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨8,756 (E£ 1,334) | E£ 898 | + 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨33,203 (E£ 5,059) | E£ 3,625 | + 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨33,951 (E£ 5,173) | E£ 2,335 | + 122% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨17,242 (E£ 2,627) | E£ 736 | + 257% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨2,911 (E£ 443) | E£ 365 | + 22% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨22,123 (E£ 3,371) | E£ 6,508 | - 48% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨12,465 (E£ 1,899) | E£ 1,877 | + 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨653 (E£ 99) | E£ 67 | + 47% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨666 (E£ 101) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 20% | |||
| Clothes in Peshawar (Pakistan) is 20% cheaper than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,717 (E£ 414) | E£ 740 | - 44% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨3,931 (E£ 599) | E£ 681 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨6,341 (E£ 966) | E£ 1,691 | - 43% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨6,405 (E£ 976) | E£ 777 | + 26% | |
| Transportation | + 21% | |||
| Transportation in Peshawar (Pakistan) is 21% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,598,770 (E£ 243,599) | E£ 453,039 | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨78 (E£ 12) | E£ 3.88 | + 208% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨3,250 (E£ 495) | E£ 182 | + 172% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨1,020 (E£ 155) | E£ 126 | + 23% | |
| Personal Care | + 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Peshawar (Pakistan) is 42% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨234 (E£ 36) | E£ 33 | + 9% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨469 (E£ 71) | E£ 72 | - 1% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,500 (E£ 229) | E£ 200 | + 14% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | E£ 40 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨301 (E£ 46) | E£ 21 | + 118% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨369 (E£ 56) | E£ 26 | + 119% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨170 (E£ 26) | E£ 20 | + 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨168 (E£ 26) | E£ 15 | + 75% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨374 (E£ 57) | E£ 46 | + 24% | |
| Entertainment | - 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Peshawar (Pakistan) is 3% cheaper than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨929 (E£ 142) | E£ 153 | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨1,114 (E£ 170) | E£ 99 | + 72% | |
| 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 | ₨2,736 (E£ 417) | E£ 249 | + 68% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨2,531 (E£ 386) | E£ 52 | + 639% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨299 (E£ 46) | E£ 25 | + 81% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨65 (E£ 10) | E£ 19 | - 49% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨12,000 (E£ 1,828) | E£ 11,487 | - 84% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | E£ 0.23 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨3,179 (E£ 484) | E£ 416 | + 16% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨160 (E£ 24) | E£ 28 | - 13% | |
| TOTAL | + 20% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 521 prices entered by 40 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 26, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Peshawar (Pakistan) is 20% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt)
For example, you would need at least E£ 19,253
(₨126,361)
in Peshawar
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
E£ 16,000
in Alexandria.
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