- Cost of Living
- Pakistan
- Egypt
- Peshawar
- Alexandria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Peshawar, Pakistan compared to Alexandria, Egypt
Currency:
| Food | + 50% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Peshawar (Pakistan) is 50% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨951 (E£ 160) | E£ 60 | + 167% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨239 (E£ 40) | E£ 51 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨122 (E£ 20) | E£ 32 | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨105 (E£ 18) | E£ 12 | + 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨111 (E£ 19) | E£ 17 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨93 (E£ 16) | E£ 5.56 | + 182% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | E£ 26 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨211 (E£ 36) | E£ 13 | + 166% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨30 (E£ 5.05) | E£ 4.76 | + 6% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨25 (E£ 4.20) | E£ 13 | - 67% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨250 (E£ 42) | E£ 88 | - 52% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨126 (E£ 21) | E£ 9 | + 143% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨50 (E£ 8) | E£ 2.12 | + 297% | |
| Housing | + 30% | |||
| Housing in Peshawar (Pakistan) is 30% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨17,885 (E£ 3,011) | E£ 4,499 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | E£ 2,486 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨6,195 (E£ 1,043) | E£ 223 | + 367% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | E£ 2,488 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | E£ 1,489 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨40,000 (E£ 6,734) | E£ 253 | + 2563% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨745 (E£ 125) | E£ 350 | - 64% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | E£ 5,618 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨11,037 (E£ 1,858) | E£ 1,400 | + 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨557 (E£ 94) | E£ 55 | + 71% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨900 (E£ 152) | E£ 17 | + 799% | |
| Clothes | + 73% | |||
| Clothes in Peshawar (Pakistan) is 73% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨6,900 (E£ 1,162) | E£ 587 | + 98% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨6,063 (E£ 1,021) | E£ 581 | + 76% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨7,117 (E£ 1,198) | E£ 1,360 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨10,000 (E£ 1,684) | E£ 466 | + 261% | |
| Transportation | + 88% | |||
| Transportation in Peshawar (Pakistan) is 88% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,900,000 (E£ 319,888) | E£ 317,760 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨44 (E£ 7) | E£ 2.91 | + 155% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨3,437 (E£ 579) | E£ 109 | + 431% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | E£ 21 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Peshawar (Pakistan) is 8% 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£ 5.05) | E£ 19 | - 73% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨307 (E£ 52) | E£ 23 | + 129% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨121 (E£ 20) | E£ 13 | + 61% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨190 (E£ 32) | E£ 12 | + 177% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨250 (E£ 42) | E£ 27 | + 58% | |
| Entertainment | + 48% | |||
| Entertainment in Peshawar (Pakistan) is 48% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | E£ 119 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨989 (E£ 167) | E£ 73 | + 127% | |
| 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£ 1,179) | E£ 52 | + 2159% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨147 (E£ 25) | E£ 24 | + 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨65 (E£ 11) | E£ 19 | - 44% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | ₨7,397 (E£ 1,245) | E£ 2,268 | - 45% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨9 (E£ 1.50) | E£ 0.23 | + 545% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | E£ 379 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨90 (E£ 15) | E£ 26 | - 42% | |
| TOTAL | + 49% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 423 prices entered by 42 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 21, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Peshawar (Pakistan) is 49% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt)
For example, you would need at least E£ 20,831
(₨123,727)
in Peshawar
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
E£ 14,000
in Alexandria.
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