Cost of living in Rawalpindi, Pakistan

Summary of cost of living in Rawalpindi

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: ₨215,863
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: ₨90,034
  • WARNING!  These estimates are currently based on just a small amount of data. They provide a decent starting assumption, but they are not yet completely reliable.

List of prices in Rawalpindi
Current as of Mar 2024.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district ₨478
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) ₨1,047
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast ₨328
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk ₨142
12 eggs, large ₨288
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes ₨137
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese ₨418
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples ₨143
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes ₨56
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 ₨144
Bread for 2 people for 1 day ₨61
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Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area ₨59,216
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area ₨34,663
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat ₨9,584
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area ₨42,582
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area ₨37,841
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio ₨10,571
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) ₨2,379
40” flat screen tv ₨43,991
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) ₨15,158
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) ₨515
Hourly rate for cleaning help ₨1,552
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) ₨3,115
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) ₨4,067
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) ₨5,133
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes ₨6,096
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new ₨2,252,360
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas ₨131
Monthly ticket public transport ₨2,072
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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) ₨495
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) ₨1,279
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.) ₨396
4 rolls of toilet paper ₨152
Tube of toothpaste ₨118
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city ₨456
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub ₨1,703
2 tickets to the movies ₨1,185
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) ₨2,097
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert ₨2,261
1 cocktail drink in downtown club ₨2,030
Cappuccino in expat area of the city ₨291
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) ₨332
Ipad wi-fi 128gb ₨65,776
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) ₨8
1 month of gym membership in business district ₨1,760
1 package of marlboro cigarettes ₨207
These prices are lacking data. It provides a decent estimate, but they are not yet reliable. They are based on 25 prices entered by 19 different people.
Latest price update: March 18, 2024

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