What is the cost of living in Rawalpindi?

The cost of living in Rawalpindi is 89.5% cheaper than New York City (index: 10.5). Groceries are 77.5% cheaper than NYC. Restaurants are 80.9% cheaper than NYC. A 1-bedroom apartment in the city centre costs approximately PKR 55,577 per month. Local purchasing power index is 24.8 (NYC = 100).

🇵🇰 Pakistan · #568 of 577 cities · 2026

Should I Move to Rawalpindi?

Q: Should I move to Rawalpindi?

Rawalpindi, Pakistan has a cost of living 89.5% cheaper than New York City (index: 10.5). It is ranked #568 out of 577 cities globally. Local purchasing power is very weak (index: 24.8 vs NYC = 100). Use our salary comparison calculator to see exactly how your take-home pay would change.

89.5% cheaper to live here than in New York City.

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-89.5%

vs NYC

PKR 55,577

1-BR, city centre

24.8

Purchasing Power

Very weak

Purchasing Power

Cost index: Numbeo, blended with Expatistan and LivingCost where available (NYC = 100) · Data from October 2026

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Cost breakdown: Rawalpindi

Cost indices vs NYC = 100

Cost of Living

10.5 Very affordable

Rent

4.2 Very affordable

Groceries

22.5 Very affordable

Restaurants

19.1 Very affordable

Purchasing Power

24.8 Very weak

Rent in Rawalpindi

1-BR, city centre PKR 55,577/mo

1-BR, outside centre PKR 22,986/mo

3-BR, city centre PKR 114,545/mo

3-BR, outside centre PKR 62,581/mo

Save by going outside centre 59% cheaper

Numbeo · 2026-10-02

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