- Cost of Living
- Pakistan
- Egypt
- Peshawar
- Alexandria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Peshawar, Pakistan compared to Alexandria, Egypt
Currency:
| Food | + 69% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Peshawar (Pakistan) is 69% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨951 (E£ 165) | E£ 61 | + 168% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨239 (E£ 41) | E£ 48 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨122 (E£ 21) | E£ 25 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨105 (E£ 18) | E£ 10 | + 84% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨111 (E£ 19) | E£ 11 | + 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨93 (E£ 16) | E£ 6 | + 158% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | E£ 27 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨211 (E£ 37) | E£ 13 | + 176% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨30 (E£ 5.20) | E£ 3.74 | + 39% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨25 (E£ 4.32) | E£ 9 | - 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨250 (E£ 43) | E£ 89 | - 51% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨126 (E£ 22) | E£ 9 | + 140% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨50 (E£ 9) | E£ 2.71 | + 220% | |
| Housing | + 25% | |||
| Housing in Peshawar (Pakistan) is 25% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨17,885 (E£ 3,098) | E£ 4,450 | - 30% | |
| 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 | ₨6,195 (E£ 1,073) | E£ 218 | + 392% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | E£ 2,526 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | E£ 1,181 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨40,000 (E£ 6,928) | E£ 512 | + 1252% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨745 (E£ 129) | E£ 443 | - 71% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | E£ 5,512 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨11,037 (E£ 1,912) | E£ 1,699 | + 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨557 (E£ 96) | E£ 64 | + 52% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨900 (E£ 156) | E£ 19 | + 732% | |
| Clothes | + 74% | |||
| Clothes in Peshawar (Pakistan) is 74% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨6,900 (E£ 1,195) | E£ 645 | + 85% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨6,063 (E£ 1,050) | E£ 599 | + 75% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨7,117 (E£ 1,233) | E£ 1,046 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨10,000 (E£ 1,732) | E£ 720 | + 141% | |
| Transportation | + 43% | |||
| Transportation in Peshawar (Pakistan) is 43% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,900,000 (E£ 329,097) | E£ 507,909 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨44 (E£ 8) | E£ 3.02 | + 153% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨3,437 (E£ 595) | E£ 109 | + 446% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | E£ 21 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Peshawar (Pakistan) is 1% 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.) | ₨30 (E£ 5.20) | E£ 30 | - 83% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨307 (E£ 53) | E£ 27 | + 97% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨121 (E£ 21) | E£ 13 | + 66% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨190 (E£ 33) | E£ 12 | + 185% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨250 (E£ 43) | E£ 39 | + 10% | |
| Entertainment | + 57% | |||
| Entertainment in Peshawar (Pakistan) is 57% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | E£ 119 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨989 (E£ 171) | E£ 73 | + 133% | |
| 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 | - | E£ 233 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨7,000 (E£ 1,212) | E£ 52 | + 2224% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨147 (E£ 25) | E£ 24 | + 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨65 (E£ 11) | E£ 19 | - 42% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | ₨7,397 (E£ 1,281) | E£ 2,268 | - 44% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨9 (E£ 1.54) | E£ 0.23 | + 564% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | E£ 394 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨90 (E£ 16) | E£ 26 | - 40% | |
| TOTAL | + 42% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 410 prices entered by 40 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 27, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Peshawar (Pakistan) is 42% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt)
For example, you would need at least E£ 19,899
(₨114,887)
in Peshawar
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
E£ 14,000
in Alexandria.
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