Cost of Living in Rawalpindi
Summary of cost of living in Rawalpindi, Pakistan:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are $1,244.7 (Rs.346,273.3), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are $372.4 (Rs.103,585.9), excluding rent.
- Rawalpindi is 76.4% less expensive than Seattle (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Rawalpindi is, on average, 92.8% lower than in Seattle.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | Rs.550.00 | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | Rs.4,500.00 | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | Rs.1,625.00 | |
| Domestic Draft Non-Alcoholic Beer (1 Pint) | Rs.525.00 | |
| Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | Rs.950.00 | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | Rs.534.17 | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | Rs.115.77 | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | Rs.63.08 | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | Rs.241.61 | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | Rs.138.52 | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | Rs.155.88 | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | Rs.325.29 | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | Rs.771.48 | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | Rs.436.58 | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | Rs.627.35 | |
| Apples (1 lb) | Rs.140.45 | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | Rs.101.15 | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | Rs.145.85 | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | Rs.72.27 | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | Rs.46.75 | |
| Onions (1 lb) | Rs.60.71 | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | Rs.90.00 | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | Rs.113.08 | |
| Bottle of Non-Alcoholic Wine (Mid-Range) | Rs.4,500.00 | |
| Domestic Non-Alcoholic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | Rs.323.41 | |
| Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | Rs.664.29 | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | Rs.550.00 | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | Rs.50.00 | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | Rs.2,750.00 | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | Rs.250.00 | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | Rs.158.52 | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | Rs.850.00 | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | Rs.265.55 | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | Rs.5,000,000.00 | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | Rs.6,798,444.44 | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | Rs.31,353.00 | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | Rs.1,568.00 | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | Rs.5,154.22 | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | Rs.3,318.18 | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | Rs.1,853.80 | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | Rs.1,200.00 | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | Rs.12,262.42 | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | Rs.223,655.56 | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | Rs.4,875.00 | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | Rs.7,422.22 | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | Rs.25,535.00 | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | Rs.10,065.00 | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | Rs.55,610.00 | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | Rs.23,000.00 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | Rs.114,625.00 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | Rs.62,616.67 | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | Rs.29,804.54 | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | Rs.13,297.95 | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | Rs.48,221.28 | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 22.55 | |
Prices in Rawalpindi
This city had 736 entries in the past 12 months by 25 different contributors.
Last update: 12 June 2026
Last update: 12 June 2026
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Leave a comment:2 Comments so far
A3ro
on Jan 02, 2024:
I have added the prices for the last two things.
A3ro
on Jan 02, 2024:
The things that are written here are pretty downwards. Rawalpindi is a expensive city. It has almost cost of living like Islamabad.