Cost of living in Rawalpindi, Pakistan vs Teresina, Brazil
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Food | + 11% | |||
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Food in Rawalpindi (Pakistan) is 11% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨503 (R$ 18) | R$ 20 | - 12% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨834 (R$ 30) | R$ 22 | + 34% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨277 (R$ 10) | R$ 9 | + 8% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨115 (R$ 4.14) | R$ 4.12 | + 1% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨148 (R$ 5.32) | R$ 7 | - 27% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨81 (R$ 2.90) | R$ 4.21 | - 31% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨358 (R$ 13) | R$ 17 | - 23% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨153 (R$ 5.48) | R$ 5.46 | + 0% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨48 (R$ 1.72) | R$ 3.82 | - 55% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨333 (R$ 12) | R$ 4.61 | + 159% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨1,842 (R$ 66) | R$ 36 | + 82% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₨133 (R$ 4.78) | R$ 5.82 | - 18% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨62 (R$ 2.21) | R$ 3.42 | - 35% | |
Housing | + 14% | |||
Housing in Rawalpindi (Pakistan) is 14% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨59,216 (R$ 2,125) | R$ 1,618 | + 31% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨32,752 (R$ 1,175) | R$ 1,081 | + 9% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨9,584 (R$ 344) | R$ 369 | - 7% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨42,172 (R$ 1,514) | R$ 1,425 | + 6% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨30,776 (R$ 1,105) | R$ 865 | + 28% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨10,571 (R$ 379) | R$ 493 | - 23% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨2,369 (R$ 85) | R$ 113 | - 25% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₨43,967 (R$ 1,578) | R$ 1,517 | + 4% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨13,863 (R$ 498) | R$ 413 | + 21% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨485 (R$ 17) | R$ 13 | + 39% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨1,809 (R$ 65) | R$ 10 | + 572% | |
Clothes | - 23% | |||
Clothes in Rawalpindi (Pakistan) is 23% cheaper than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨3,115 (R$ 112) | R$ 200 | - 44% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨4,067 (R$ 146) | R$ 173 | - 16% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨5,133 (R$ 184) | R$ 314 | - 41% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨5,612 (R$ 201) | R$ 205 | - 2% | |
Transportation | - 37% | |||
Transportation in Rawalpindi (Pakistan) is 37% cheaper than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨2,252,360 (R$ 80,838) | R$ 63,667 | + 27% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨82 (R$ 2.94) | R$ 4.09 | - 28% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,776 (R$ 64) | R$ 167 | - 62% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨502 (R$ 18) | R$ 43 | - 58% | |
Personal Care | - 27% | |||
Personal Care in Rawalpindi (Pakistan) is 27% cheaper than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨225 (R$ 8) | R$ 15 | - 46% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨495 (R$ 18) | R$ 49 | - 64% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,279 (R$ 46) | R$ 155 | - 70% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨471 (R$ 17) | R$ 11 | + 54% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨280 (R$ 10) | R$ 8 | + 23% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨414 (R$ 15) | R$ 13 | + 12% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨147 (R$ 5.29) | R$ 4.25 | + 24% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨118 (R$ 4.25) | R$ 4.70 | - 10% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨506 (R$ 18) | R$ 26 | - 31% | |
Entertainment | - 25% | |||
Entertainment in Rawalpindi (Pakistan) is 25% cheaper than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,703 (R$ 61) | R$ 89 | - 31% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨1,185 (R$ 43) | R$ 36 | + 19% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨2,097 (R$ 75) | R$ 130 | - 42% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,261 (R$ 81) | R$ 167 | - 52% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨2,030 (R$ 73) | R$ 10 | + 629% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨291 (R$ 10) | R$ 8 | + 39% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨332 (R$ 12) | R$ 7 | + 65% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨65,776 (R$ 2,361) | R$ 2,650 | - 11% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨20 (R$ 0.71) | R$ 1.76 | - 59% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨2,609 (R$ 94) | R$ 121 | - 23% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨215 (R$ 8) | R$ 10 | - 19% | |
TOTAL | - 14% |

These prices were last updated on March 03, 2021.
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