Cost of living in Rawalpindi (Pakistan) is 31% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland)
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 260 prices entered by 27 different people.
| Food in Rawalpindi (Pakistan) is 20% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Rawalpindi (Pakistan) | Łódź (Poland) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| ₨416 (10 zł) | 26 zł | 60% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| ₨856 (21 zł) | 19 zł | 11% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| ₨268 (7 zł) | 8 zł | 16% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| ₨117 (2.94 zł) | 2.89 zł | 2% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| ₨149 (3.74 zł) | 10 zł | 64% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| ₨82 (2.06 zł) | 7 zł | 69% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| ₨418 (10 zł) | 12 zł | 9% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| ₨153 (3.83 zł) | 3.69 zł | 4% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| ₨48 (1.20 zł) | 2.31 zł | 48% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| ₨333 (8 zł) | 3.22 zł | 160% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| ₨1,842 (46 zł) | 27 zł | 74% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| ₨133 (3.34 zł) | 4.73 zł | 29% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| ₨59 (1.49 zł) | 2.66 zł | 44% |
| Housing in Rawalpindi (Pakistan) is 27% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||
| Rawalpindi (Pakistan) | Łódź (Poland) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| ₨59,216 (1,487 zł) | 3,027 zł | 51% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| ₨32,752 (822 zł) | 1,964 zł | 58% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| ₨9,584 (241 zł) | 471 zł | 49% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| ₨42,172 (1,059 zł) | 1,890 zł | 44% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| ₨30,776 (773 zł) | 1,028 zł | 25% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| ₨10,571 (265 zł) | 280 zł | 5% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| ₨2,369 (59 zł) | 47 zł | 26% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| ₨43,967 (1,104 zł) | 1,541 zł | 28% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| ₨13,863 (348 zł) | 403 zł | 14% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| ₨485 (12 zł) | 21 zł | 41% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| ₨1,809 (45 zł) | 17 zł | 164% |
| Clothes in Rawalpindi (Pakistan) is 40% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||
| Rawalpindi (Pakistan) | Łódź (Poland) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| ₨3,115 (78 zł) | 246 zł | 68% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| ₨4,067 (102 zł) | 118 zł | 13% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| ₨5,133 (129 zł) | 310 zł | 58% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| ₨5,612 (141 zł) | 350 zł | 60% |
| Transportation in Rawalpindi (Pakistan) is 44% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||
| Rawalpindi (Pakistan) | Łódź (Poland) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| ₨2,252,360 (56,545 zł) | 70,724 zł | 20% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| ₨82 (2.05 zł) | 4.82 zł | 57% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| ₨1,776 (45 zł) | 94 zł | 53% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| ₨502 (13 zł) | 26 zł | 51% |
| Personal Care in Rawalpindi (Pakistan) is 45% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||
| Rawalpindi (Pakistan) | Łódź (Poland) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| ₨225 (5.64 zł) | 16 zł | 64% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| ₨495 (12 zł) | 28 zł | 55% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| ₨1,279 (32 zł) | 101 zł | 68% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| ₨471 (12 zł) | 17 zł | 30% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| ₨280 (7 zł) | 11 zł | 37% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| ₨414 (10 zł) | 10 zł | 8% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| ₨147 (3.70 zł) | 5.13 zł | 28% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| ₨118 (2.97 zł) | 8 zł | 62% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| ₨506 (13 zł) | 36 zł | 65% |
| Entertainment in Rawalpindi (Pakistan) is 21% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||
| Rawalpindi (Pakistan) | Łódź (Poland) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| ₨1,703 (43 zł) | 68 zł | 37% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| ₨1,185 (30 zł) | 54 zł | 45% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| ₨2,097 (53 zł) | 133 zł | 60% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| ₨2,261 (57 zł) | 138 zł | 59% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| ₨2,030 (51 zł) | 18 zł | 188% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| ₨291 (7 zł) | 8 zł | 13% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| ₨332 (8 zł) | 8 zł | 3% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| ₨65,776 (1,651 zł) | 1,907 zł | 13% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| ₨20 (0.50 zł) | 0.30 zł | 69% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| ₨2,609 (65 zł) | 119 zł | 45% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| ₨215 (5.40 zł) | 14 zł | 61% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require 9,200 zł in Łódź you would need to make just about 6,343 zł (₨252,677) in Rawalpindi.