13.2% below the Pakistan average
Ranked #568 of 577 cities · More expensive than 1.6% of cities worldwide
Compared to Pakistan average · See Pakistan ranking →
| Apartment | City Centre | Outside Centre | You Save |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-Bedroom | PKR 55,577/mo ≈ $201 | PKR 22,986/mo ≈ $83 | 59% |
| 3-Bedroom | PKR 114,545/mo ≈ $413 | PKR 62,581/mo ≈ $226 | 45% |
Rawalpindi has a cost of living index of 10.5 (New York = 100, rent included), the average of 2 of 3 data sources. Numbeo is left out because it sits more than 15% away from the others.
ShouldIMove price index: our own basket of real item prices plus rent.
Rawalpindi is very affordable by global standards (ranked #568 of 577 cities). It is 13.2% cheaper than the Pakistan average, based on 4 cities.
Groceries are expensive and dining out is affordable. The best value is restaurants and the priciest is groceries.
Local purchasing power is limited: residents can afford fewer goods and services than in most cities.
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