- Cost of Living
- Pakistan
- Egypt
- Rawalpindi
- Alexandria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Rawalpindi, Pakistan compared to Alexandria, Egypt
Currency:
| Food | + 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Rawalpindi (Pakistan) is 12% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨792 (E£ 121) | E£ 72 | + 68% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨574 (E£ 88) | E£ 72 | + 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨279 (E£ 43) | E£ 36 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨108 (E£ 17) | E£ 13 | + 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨108 (E£ 17) | E£ 20 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨78 (E£ 12) | E£ 14 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨299 (E£ 46) | E£ 29 | + 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨126 (E£ 19) | E£ 21 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨36 (E£ 5.54) | E£ 5.98 | - 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨48 (E£ 7) | E£ 19 | - 62% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨1,049 (E£ 160) | E£ 92 | + 74% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨97 (E£ 15) | E£ 11 | + 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨51 (E£ 8) | E£ 10 | - 24% | |
| Housing | + 46% | |||
| Housing in Rawalpindi (Pakistan) is 46% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨65,085 (E£ 9,956) | E£ 5,401 | + 84% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨33,495 (E£ 5,124) | E£ 3,866 | + 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨8,834 (E£ 1,351) | E£ 898 | + 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨53,765 (E£ 8,225) | E£ 3,625 | + 127% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨30,000 (E£ 4,589) | E£ 2,335 | + 97% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨10,258 (E£ 1,569) | E£ 736 | + 113% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨1,909 (E£ 292) | E£ 365 | - 20% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨35,307 (E£ 5,401) | E£ 6,508 | - 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨12,017 (E£ 1,838) | E£ 1,489 | + 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨542 (E£ 83) | E£ 67 | + 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨1,750 (E£ 268) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 18% | |||
| Clothes in Rawalpindi (Pakistan) is 18% cheaper than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨1,950 (E£ 298) | E£ 740 | - 60% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨4,164 (E£ 637) | E£ 614 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,898 (E£ 596) | E£ 1,504 | - 60% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨3,774 (E£ 577) | E£ 777 | - 26% | |
| Transportation | + 30% | |||
| Transportation in Rawalpindi (Pakistan) is 30% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | E£ 453,039 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨77 (E£ 12) | E£ 3.88 | + 202% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨2,299 (E£ 352) | E£ 182 | + 93% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨452 (E£ 69) | E£ 126 | - 45% | |
| Personal Care | + 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Rawalpindi (Pakistan) is 34% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨158 (E£ 24) | E£ 33 | - 26% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨389 (E£ 59) | E£ 80 | - 26% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,500 (E£ 229) | E£ 200 | + 15% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨453 (E£ 69) | E£ 40 | + 73% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨273 (E£ 42) | E£ 21 | + 99% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨352 (E£ 54) | E£ 26 | + 109% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨140 (E£ 21) | E£ 20 | + 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨120 (E£ 18) | E£ 15 | + 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨698 (E£ 107) | E£ 48 | + 124% | |
| Entertainment | + 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Rawalpindi (Pakistan) is 43% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,713 (E£ 262) | E£ 153 | + 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨1,150 (E£ 176) | E£ 96 | + 83% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨2,172 (E£ 332) | E£ 520 | - 36% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,103 (E£ 322) | E£ 228 | + 41% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨2,650 (E£ 405) | E£ 52 | + 677% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨256 (E£ 39) | E£ 24 | + 61% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨275 (E£ 42) | E£ 19 | + 116% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨54,600 (E£ 8,352) | E£ 11,487 | - 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨14 (E£ 2.20) | E£ 0.23 | + 869% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨2,745 (E£ 420) | E£ 416 | + 1% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨200 (E£ 31) | E£ 28 | + 9% | |
| TOTAL | + 28% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 515 prices entered by 37 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Rawalpindi (Pakistan) is 28% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt)
For example, you would need at least E£ 21,735
(₨142,084)
in Rawalpindi
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
E£ 17,000
in Alexandria.
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