- Cost of Living
- Pakistan
- Egypt
- Peshawar
- Alexandria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Peshawar, Pakistan compared to Alexandria, Egypt
Currency:
| Food | - 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Peshawar (Pakistan) is 1% cheaper than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨699 (E£ 104) | E£ 72 | + 45% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨438 (E£ 65) | E£ 72 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨184 (E£ 27) | E£ 37 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨108 (E£ 16) | E£ 14 | + 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨123 (E£ 18) | E£ 20 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨113 (E£ 17) | E£ 14 | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨396 (E£ 59) | E£ 29 | + 105% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨170 (E£ 25) | E£ 21 | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨38 (E£ 5.75) | E£ 5.86 | - 2% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨25 (E£ 3.73) | E£ 19 | - 81% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨250 (E£ 37) | E£ 92 | - 60% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨109 (E£ 16) | E£ 11 | + 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨75 (E£ 11) | E£ 10 | + 9% | |
| Housing | + 45% | |||
| Housing in Peshawar (Pakistan) is 45% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨55,698 (E£ 8,328) | E£ 5,401 | + 54% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨36,683 (E£ 5,485) | E£ 3,866 | + 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨8,748 (E£ 1,308) | E£ 898 | + 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨41,966 (E£ 6,275) | E£ 3,602 | + 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨34,051 (E£ 5,091) | E£ 2,335 | + 118% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨14,040 (E£ 2,099) | E£ 736 | + 185% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨2,758 (E£ 412) | E£ 365 | + 13% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨26,114 (E£ 3,905) | E£ 6,508 | - 40% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨11,651 (E£ 1,742) | E£ 1,877 | - 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨596 (E£ 89) | E£ 67 | + 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨666 (E£ 100) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 20% | |||
| Clothes in Peshawar (Pakistan) is 20% cheaper than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,667 (E£ 399) | E£ 740 | - 46% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨4,005 (E£ 599) | E£ 681 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨6,761 (E£ 1,011) | E£ 1,691 | - 40% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨5,888 (E£ 880) | E£ 777 | + 13% | |
| Transportation | + 40% | |||
| Transportation in Peshawar (Pakistan) is 40% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,628,170 (E£ 243,439) | E£ 453,039 | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨78 (E£ 12) | E£ 3.88 | + 202% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨4,165 (E£ 623) | E£ 182 | + 241% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨1,020 (E£ 153) | E£ 101 | + 52% | |
| Personal Care | + 47% | |||
| Personal Care in Peshawar (Pakistan) is 47% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨203 (E£ 30) | E£ 33 | - 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨441 (E£ 66) | E£ 72 | - 9% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,500 (E£ 224) | E£ 200 | + 12% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨621 (E£ 93) | E£ 40 | + 132% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨301 (E£ 45) | E£ 21 | + 114% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨357 (E£ 53) | E£ 26 | + 107% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨177 (E£ 26) | E£ 20 | + 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨156 (E£ 23) | E£ 15 | + 59% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨390 (E£ 58) | E£ 46 | + 26% | |
| Entertainment | - 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Peshawar (Pakistan) is 7% cheaper than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨929 (E£ 139) | E£ 153 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨997 (E£ 149) | E£ 99 | + 51% | |
| 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£ 409) | E£ 249 | + 64% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨2,531 (E£ 378) | E£ 52 | + 626% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨299 (E£ 45) | E£ 25 | + 77% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨65 (E£ 10) | E£ 19 | - 50% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨12,000 (E£ 1,794) | 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 | ₨2,591 (E£ 387) | E£ 416 | - 7% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨143 (E£ 21) | E£ 28 | - 24% | |
| TOTAL | + 19% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 532 prices entered by 38 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Peshawar (Pakistan) is 19% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt)
For example, you would need at least E£ 20,178
(₨134,955)
in Peshawar
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
E£ 17,000
in Alexandria.
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