Cost of living in Rawalpindi, Pakistan vs Kerman, Iran

Currency:
Food | - 22% | |||
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Food in Rawalpindi (Pakistan) is 22% cheaper than in Kerman (Iran) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨503 (﷼ 134,894) | ﷼ 110,233 | + 22% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨834 (﷼ 223,609) | ﷼ 250,000 | - 11% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨277 (﷼ 74,342) | ﷼ 184,615 | - 60% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨115 (﷼ 30,946) | ﷼ 20,000 | + 55% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨148 (﷼ 39,727) | ﷼ 55,631 | - 29% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨81 (﷼ 21,666) | ﷼ 33,385 | - 35% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨358 (﷼ 95,826) | ﷼ 80,000 | + 20% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨153 (﷼ 40,905) | ﷼ 40,000 | + 2% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨48 (﷼ 12,841) | ﷼ 25,000 | - 49% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨333 (﷼ 89,206) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨1,842 (﷼ 493,645) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₨133 (﷼ 35,708) | ﷼ 68,506 | - 48% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨62 (﷼ 16,488) | ﷼ 20,000 | - 18% | |
Housing | + 13% | |||
Housing in Rawalpindi (Pakistan) is 13% more expensive than in Kerman (Iran) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨59,216 (﷼ 15,867,969) | ﷼ 8,000,000 | + 98% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨32,752 (﷼ 8,776,484) | ﷼ 4,250,000 | + 107% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨9,584 (﷼ 2,568,170) | ﷼ 4,000,000 | - 36% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨42,172 (﷼ 11,300,672) | ﷼ 5,000,000 | + 126% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨30,776 (﷼ 8,246,929) | ﷼ 3,500,000 | + 136% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨10,571 (﷼ 2,832,698) | ﷼ 4,000,000 | - 29% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨2,369 (﷼ 634,839) | ﷼ 1,000,000 | - 37% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₨43,967 (﷼ 11,781,699) | ﷼ 30,000,000 | - 61% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨13,863 (﷼ 3,714,870) | ﷼ 10,000,000 | - 63% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨485 (﷼ 130,047) | ﷼ 50,000 | + 160% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨1,809 (﷼ 484,794) | ﷼ 100,000 | + 385% | |
Clothes | + 41% | |||
Clothes in Rawalpindi (Pakistan) is 41% more expensive than in Kerman (Iran) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨3,115 (﷼ 834,640) | ﷼ 1,000,000 | - 17% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨4,067 (﷼ 1,089,913) | ﷼ 500,000 | + 118% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨5,133 (﷼ 1,375,567) | ﷼ 1,000,000 | + 38% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨5,612 (﷼ 1,503,856) | ﷼ 3,000,000 | - 50% | |
Transportation | - 2% | |||
Transportation in Rawalpindi (Pakistan) is about the same as in Kerman (Iran) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨2,252,360 (﷼ 603,556,450) | ﷼ 1,000,000,000 | - 40% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨82 (﷼ 21,918) | ﷼ 13,763 | + 59% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,776 (﷼ 475,975) | ﷼ 200,000 | + 138% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨502 (﷼ 134,399) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 33% | |||
Personal Care in Rawalpindi (Pakistan) is 33% cheaper than in Kerman (Iran) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨225 (﷼ 60,243) | ﷼ 100,000 | - 40% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨495 (﷼ 132,539) | ﷼ 100,000 | + 33% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,279 (﷼ 342,619) | ﷼ 250,000 | + 37% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨471 (﷼ 126,108) | ﷼ 100,000 | + 26% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨280 (﷼ 75,134) | ﷼ 125,000 | - 40% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨414 (﷼ 111,040) | ﷼ 100,000 | + 11% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨147 (﷼ 39,518) | ﷼ 100,000 | - 60% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨118 (﷼ 31,715) | ﷼ 100,000 | - 68% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨506 (﷼ 135,567) | ﷼ 100,000 | + 36% | |
Entertainment | - 5% | |||
Entertainment in Rawalpindi (Pakistan) is 5% cheaper than in Kerman (Iran) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,703 (﷼ 456,296) | ﷼ 400,000 | + 14% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨1,185 (﷼ 317,653) | ﷼ 300,000 | + 6% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨2,097 (﷼ 561,973) | ﷼ 500,000 | + 12% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,261 (﷼ 605,856) | ﷼ 1,000,000 | - 39% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨2,030 (﷼ 543,955) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨291 (﷼ 77,956) | ﷼ 50,698 | + 54% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨332 (﷼ 88,950) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨65,776 (﷼ 17,625,828) | ﷼ 20,000,000 | - 12% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨20 (﷼ 5,335) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨2,609 (﷼ 699,100) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨215 (﷼ 57,630) | ﷼ 100,000 | - 42% | |
TOTAL | - 4% |

These prices were last updated on March 08, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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