- Cost of Living
- Pakistan
- Egypt
- Rawalpindi
- Alexandria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Rawalpindi, Pakistan compared to Alexandria, Egypt
Currency:
| Food | + 91% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Rawalpindi (Pakistan) is 91% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨1,444 (E£ 243) | E£ 60 | + 306% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨347 (E£ 58) | E£ 51 | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨388 (E£ 65) | E£ 32 | + 102% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨101 (E£ 17) | E£ 12 | + 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨118 (E£ 20) | E£ 17 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨41 (E£ 7) | E£ 5.56 | + 23% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨200 (E£ 34) | E£ 26 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨114 (E£ 19) | E£ 13 | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨51 (E£ 9) | E£ 4.76 | + 79% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨10 (E£ 1.68) | E£ 13 | - 87% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨98 (E£ 16) | E£ 88 | - 81% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨64 (E£ 11) | E£ 9 | + 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨49 (E£ 8) | E£ 2.12 | + 285% | |
| Housing | + 44% | |||
| Housing in Rawalpindi (Pakistan) is 44% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨50,000 (E£ 8,418) | E£ 4,499 | + 87% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨30,000 (E£ 5,051) | E£ 2,486 | + 103% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨10,900 (E£ 1,835) | E£ 223 | + 722% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨12,500 (E£ 2,105) | E£ 2,488 | - 15% | |
| 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 | ₨20,000 (E£ 3,367) | E£ 253 | + 1232% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨1,497 (E£ 252) | E£ 350 | - 28% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨20,735 (E£ 3,491) | E£ 5,618 | - 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,198 (E£ 1,717) | E£ 1,400 | + 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨177 (E£ 30) | E£ 55 | - 46% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | E£ 17 | - | |
| Clothes | - 31% | |||
| Clothes in Rawalpindi (Pakistan) is 31% cheaper than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | E£ 587 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨2,123 (E£ 357) | E£ 581 | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨1,623 (E£ 273) | E£ 1,360 | - 80% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨1,634 (E£ 275) | E£ 466 | - 41% | |
| Transportation | + 14% | |||
| Transportation in Rawalpindi (Pakistan) is 14% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | E£ 317,760 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨51 (E£ 9) | E£ 2.91 | + 192% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨800 (E£ 135) | E£ 109 | + 24% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | E£ 21 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Rawalpindi (Pakistan) is 8% cheaper than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨150 (E£ 25) | E£ 24 | + 4% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨300 (E£ 51) | E£ 76 | - 34% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨500 (E£ 84) | E£ 112 | - 25% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨983 (E£ 165) | E£ 30 | + 452% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨64 (E£ 11) | E£ 19 | - 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨104 (E£ 18) | E£ 23 | - 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨22 (E£ 3.71) | E£ 13 | - 71% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨100 (E£ 17) | E£ 12 | + 45% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | E£ 27 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 94% | |||
| Entertainment in Rawalpindi (Pakistan) is 94% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,000 (E£ 168) | E£ 119 | + 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨1,992 (E£ 335) | E£ 73 | + 357% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨2,500 (E£ 421) | E£ 283 | + 49% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,990 (E£ 335) | E£ 233 | + 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨300 (E£ 51) | E£ 52 | - 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨142 (E£ 24) | E£ 24 | - 0% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨50 (E£ 8) | E£ 19 | - 57% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | ₨50,000 (E£ 8,418) | E£ 2,268 | + 271% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | E£ 0.23 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨5,000 (E£ 842) | E£ 379 | + 122% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨50 (E£ 8) | E£ 26 | - 68% | |
| TOTAL | + 43% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 403 prices entered by 41 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 21, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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(₨110,627)
in Rawalpindi
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
E£ 13,000
in Alexandria.
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