Cost of living in Rawalpindi (Pakistan) is 64% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan)
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Food | - 61% | |||
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Food in Rawalpindi (Pakistan) is 61% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
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Rawalpindi | Tainan City | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨478 (54 NT$) | 126 NT$ | - 57% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨1,047 (119 NT$) | 140 NT$ | - 15% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨328 (37 NT$) | 59 NT$ | - 37% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨142 (16 NT$) | 97 NT$ | - 83% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨288 (33 NT$) | 79 NT$ | - 59% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨137 (15 NT$) | 71 NT$ | - 78% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨418 (47 NT$) | 215 NT$ | - 78% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨143 (16 NT$) | 111 NT$ | - 85% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨56 (6 NT$) | 89 NT$ | - 93% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨333 (38 NT$) | 47 NT$ | - 20% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨1,310 (148 NT$) | 397 NT$ | - 63% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₨144 (16 NT$) | 42 NT$ | - 61% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨61 (7 NT$) | 37 NT$ | - 82% | |
Housing | - 53% | |||
Housing in Rawalpindi (Pakistan) is 53% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
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Rawalpindi | Tainan City | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨59,216 (6,708 NT$) | 17,325 NT$ | - 61% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨34,663 (3,927 NT$) | 12,038 NT$ | - 67% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨9,584 (1,086 NT$) | 1,787 NT$ | - 39% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨42,582 (4,824 NT$) | 10,863 NT$ | - 56% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨37,841 (4,287 NT$) | 7,308 NT$ | - 41% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨10,571 (1,197 NT$) | 800 NT$ | + 50% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨2,379 (269 NT$) | 529 NT$ | - 49% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₨43,991 (4,983 NT$) | 12,805 NT$ | - 61% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨15,158 (1,717 NT$) | 3,006 NT$ | - 43% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨515 (58 NT$) | 200 NT$ | - 71% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨1,552 (176 NT$) | 379 NT$ | - 54% | |
Clothes | - 67% | |||
Clothes in Rawalpindi (Pakistan) is 67% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨3,115 (353 NT$) | 1,963 NT$ | - 82% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨4,067 (461 NT$) | 990 NT$ | - 53% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨5,133 (582 NT$) | 2,156 NT$ | - 73% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨6,096 (691 NT$) | 2,471 NT$ | - 72% | |
Transportation | - 64% | |||
Transportation in Rawalpindi (Pakistan) is 64% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨2,252,360 (255,148 NT$) | 866,289 NT$ | - 71% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨131 (15 NT$) | 28 NT$ | - 47% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨2,072 (235 NT$) | 985 NT$ | - 76% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 253 NT$ | - | |
Personal Care | - 83% | |||
Personal Care in Rawalpindi (Pakistan) is 83% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨225 (25 NT$) | 232 NT$ | - 89% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨495 (56 NT$) | 202 NT$ | - 72% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,279 (145 NT$) | 754 NT$ | - 81% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨471 (53 NT$) | 218 NT$ | - 76% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨280 (32 NT$) | 231 NT$ | - 86% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨396 (45 NT$) | 208 NT$ | - 78% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨152 (17 NT$) | 95 NT$ | - 82% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨118 (13 NT$) | 90 NT$ | - 85% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨456 (52 NT$) | 272 NT$ | - 81% | |
Entertainment | - 67% | |||
Entertainment in Rawalpindi (Pakistan) is 67% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
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Rawalpindi | Tainan City | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,703 (193 NT$) | 671 NT$ | - 71% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨1,185 (134 NT$) | 556 NT$ | - 76% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨2,097 (238 NT$) | 1,660 NT$ | - 86% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,261 (256 NT$) | 1,031 NT$ | - 75% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨2,030 (230 NT$) | 275 NT$ | - 16% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨291 (33 NT$) | 92 NT$ | - 64% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨332 (38 NT$) | 56 NT$ | - 33% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨65,776 (7,451 NT$) | 10,729 NT$ | - 31% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨8 (0.89 NT$) | 5.00 NT$ | - 82% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,760 (199 NT$) | 988 NT$ | - 80% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨207 (23 NT$) | 95 NT$ | - 75% | |
TOTAL | - 64% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 25 prices entered by 19 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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