- Cost of Living
- Pakistan
- Egypt
- Rawalpindi
- Alexandria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Rawalpindi, Pakistan compared to Alexandria, Egypt
Currency:
| Food | + 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Rawalpindi (Pakistan) is 8% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨792 (E£ 116) | E£ 72 | + 61% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨574 (E£ 84) | E£ 72 | + 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨279 (E£ 41) | E£ 37 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨108 (E£ 16) | E£ 14 | + 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨106 (E£ 16) | E£ 20 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨78 (E£ 11) | E£ 14 | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨299 (E£ 44) | E£ 29 | + 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨126 (E£ 18) | E£ 21 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨35 (E£ 5.10) | E£ 5.86 | - 13% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨48 (E£ 7) | E£ 19 | - 64% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨1,049 (E£ 154) | E£ 92 | + 67% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨101 (E£ 15) | E£ 11 | + 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨51 (E£ 8) | E£ 10 | - 27% | |
| Housing | + 35% | |||
| Housing in Rawalpindi (Pakistan) is 35% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨55,398 (E£ 8,128) | E£ 5,401 | + 50% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨33,495 (E£ 4,914) | E£ 3,866 | + 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨8,834 (E£ 1,296) | E£ 898 | + 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨53,765 (E£ 7,888) | E£ 3,602 | + 119% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨30,000 (E£ 4,402) | E£ 2,335 | + 88% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨10,258 (E£ 1,505) | E£ 736 | + 104% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨1,909 (E£ 280) | E£ 365 | - 23% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨35,307 (E£ 5,180) | E£ 6,508 | - 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨12,017 (E£ 1,763) | E£ 1,877 | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨542 (E£ 79) | E£ 67 | + 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨1,994 (E£ 293) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 26% | |||
| Clothes in Rawalpindi (Pakistan) is 26% cheaper than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,347 (E£ 344) | E£ 740 | - 53% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨4,164 (E£ 611) | E£ 681 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,898 (E£ 572) | E£ 1,691 | - 66% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨4,283 (E£ 628) | E£ 777 | - 19% | |
| Transportation | + 32% | |||
| Transportation in Rawalpindi (Pakistan) is 32% 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£ 11) | E£ 3.88 | + 189% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨2,299 (E£ 337) | E£ 182 | + 85% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨452 (E£ 66) | E£ 101 | - 34% | |
| Personal Care | + 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Rawalpindi (Pakistan) is 31% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨158 (E£ 23) | E£ 33 | - 29% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨389 (E£ 57) | E£ 72 | - 21% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,500 (E£ 220) | E£ 200 | + 10% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨453 (E£ 66) | E£ 40 | + 66% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨273 (E£ 40) | E£ 21 | + 91% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨352 (E£ 52) | E£ 26 | + 101% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨140 (E£ 21) | E£ 20 | + 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨120 (E£ 18) | E£ 15 | + 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨698 (E£ 102) | E£ 46 | + 122% | |
| Entertainment | + 57% | |||
| Entertainment in Rawalpindi (Pakistan) is 57% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,713 (E£ 251) | E£ 153 | + 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨1,150 (E£ 169) | E£ 99 | + 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨2,172 (E£ 319) | E£ 520 | - 39% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,103 (E£ 309) | E£ 249 | + 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨2,650 (E£ 389) | E£ 52 | + 645% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨256 (E£ 38) | E£ 25 | + 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨275 (E£ 40) | E£ 19 | + 107% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨54,600 (E£ 8,011) | E£ 11,487 | - 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨25 (E£ 3.67) | E£ 0.23 | + 1516% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨2,745 (E£ 403) | E£ 416 | - 3% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨200 (E£ 29) | E£ 28 | + 5% | |
| TOTAL | + 26% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 524 prices entered by 40 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Rawalpindi (Pakistan) is 26% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt)
For example, you would need at least E£ 20,125
(₨137,171)
in Rawalpindi
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
E£ 16,000
in Alexandria.
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