Cost of living in Rawalpindi, Pakistan vs Lille, France
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Food | - 64% | |||
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Food in Rawalpindi (Pakistan) is 64% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨503 (€2.58) | €15 | - 82% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨834 (€4.28) | €8 | - 45% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨277 (€1.42) | €5.83 | - 76% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨115 (€0.59) | €1.12 | - 47% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨148 (€0.76) | €3.32 | - 77% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨81 (€0.41) | €1.98 | - 79% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨358 (€1.83) | €7 | - 72% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨153 (€0.78) | €1.94 | - 60% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨48 (€0.25) | €1.79 | - 86% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨333 (€1.71) | €2.25 | - 24% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨1,842 (€9) | €6 | + 55% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₨133 (€0.68) | €1.70 | - 60% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨62 (€0.32) | €1.06 | - 70% | |
Housing | - 62% | |||
Housing in Rawalpindi (Pakistan) is 62% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨59,216 (€304) | €1,120 | - 73% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨32,752 (€168) | €841 | - 80% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨9,584 (€49) | €118 | - 58% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨42,172 (€216) | €657 | - 67% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨30,776 (€158) | €543 | - 71% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨10,571 (€54) | €75 | - 28% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨2,369 (€12) | €28 | - 56% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₨43,967 (€225) | €322 | - 30% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨13,863 (€71) | €91 | - 22% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨485 (€2.49) | €10 | - 75% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨1,809 (€9) | €13 | - 26% | |
Clothes | - 62% | |||
Clothes in Rawalpindi (Pakistan) is 62% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨3,115 (€16) | €92 | - 83% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨4,067 (€21) | €37 | - 43% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨5,133 (€26) | €89 | - 70% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨5,612 (€29) | €90 | - 68% | |
Transportation | - 68% | |||
Transportation in Rawalpindi (Pakistan) is 68% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨2,252,360 (€11,546) | €22,770 | - 49% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨82 (€0.42) | €1.41 | - 70% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,776 (€9) | €51 | - 82% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨502 (€2.57) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 63% | |||
Personal Care in Rawalpindi (Pakistan) is 63% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨225 (€1.15) | €5.32 | - 78% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨495 (€2.54) | €4.13 | - 39% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,279 (€7) | €24 | - 73% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨471 (€2.41) | €3.81 | - 37% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨280 (€1.44) | €3.42 | - 58% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨414 (€2.12) | €3.93 | - 46% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨147 (€0.76) | €1.60 | - 53% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨118 (€0.61) | €2.23 | - 73% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨506 (€2.59) | €23 | - 89% | |
Entertainment | - 61% | |||
Entertainment in Rawalpindi (Pakistan) is 61% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,703 (€9) | €37 | - 76% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨1,185 (€6) | €21 | - 71% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨2,097 (€11) | €79 | - 86% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,261 (€12) | €47 | - 75% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨2,030 (€10) | €8 | + 28% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨291 (€1.49) | €3.07 | - 51% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨332 (€1.70) | €5.26 | - 68% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨65,776 (€337) | €441 | - 24% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨20 (€0.10) | €0.22 | - 53% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨2,609 (€13) | €35 | - 62% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨215 (€1.10) | €7 | - 84% | |
TOTAL | - 64% |

These prices were last updated on January 15, 2021.
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Cost of living in Rawalpindi (Pakistan) is 64% cheaper than in Lille (France)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €3,300 in Lille you would need to make just about €1,191 (₨232,261) in Rawalpindi.
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