Is Rawalpindi more expensive than Ahmedabad?

Rawalpindi is 0.5% more expensive than Ahmedabad overall. Rent is 10.9% lower, groceries 8.4% cheaper, and restaurants 13.0% cheaper.

Which city has better purchasing power, Ahmedabad or Rawalpindi?

Ahmedabad has a purchasing power index of 69.7 while Rawalpindi has 26.0 (NYC = 100). Ahmedabad offers better purchasing power.

Cost of Living Comparison · 2026

🇮🇳 Ahmedabad vs 🇵🇰 Rawalpindi

2026

Rawalpindi is 0.5% more expensive

Category	🇮🇳 Ahmedabad	🇵🇰 Rawalpindi	Difference
Cost of Living	20.8	20.9	+0.5%
Rent	4.6	4.1	-10.9%
Groceries	23.8	21.8	-8.4%
Restaurants	20.0	17.4	-13.0%
Purchasing Power	69.7	26.0	-62.7%

Data verified Q1 2026 · Source: Numbeo cost-of-living indices (NYC = 100 baseline) · Indices reflect relative costs; absolute prices vary by neighbourhood.

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