Cost of living in Rawalpindi, Pakistan

Summary of cost of living in Rawalpindi

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: ₨260,296
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: ₨103,986
    • WARNING!  These estimates are based on only a few data points. At the moment, you should treat them only as a best guess.

List of prices in Rawalpindi
Current as of Dec 2024.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district ₨559
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) ₨964
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast ₨325
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk ₨163
12 eggs, large ₨297
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes ₨141
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese ₨418
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples ₨158
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes ₨65
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket ₨333
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality ₨1,310
2 liters of coca-cola ₨139
Bread for 2 people for 1 day ₨81
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Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area ₨61,214
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area ₨40,468
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat ₨9,555
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area ₨55,034
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area ₨44,404
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio ₨10,571
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) ₨2,124
40” flat screen tv ₨36,694
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) ₨16,038
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) ₨441
Hourly rate for cleaning help ₨1,577
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) ₨2,622
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) ₨3,998
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) ₨5,986
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes ₨6,116
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new ₨2,253,580
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas ₨164
Monthly ticket public transport ₨2,448
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) -
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Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) ₨225
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) ₨620
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) -
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) ₨471
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) ₨280
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) ₨352
4 rolls of toilet paper ₨217
Tube of toothpaste ₨119
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city ₨739
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub ₨1,703
2 tickets to the movies ₨1,274
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) -
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert ₨2,745
1 cocktail drink in downtown club ₨2,030
Cappuccino in expat area of the city ₨291
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) ₨917
Ipad wi-fi 128gb ₨65,776
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) ₨54
1 month of gym membership in business district ₨1,369
1 package of marlboro cigarettes ₨232
WARNING!  These prices are based on only a few data points. At this point they are mostly a guess. They are based on 65 prices entered by 11 different people.
Latest price update: December 07, 2024

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