How expensive is Rawalpindi compared to the rest of Pakistan?

Rawalpindi ranks #568 out of 577 cities globally. It is 13.2% cheaper than the Pakistan average, based on 4 cities. The rent index is 4.2 and local purchasing power is 24.8.

What is the average rent in Rawalpindi?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Rawalpindi city centre costs approximately PKR 55,577 per month. Outside the centre, rent drops to PKR 22,986 (saving 59%). A 3-bedroom apartment in the centre costs around PKR 114,545.

Is Rawalpindi affordable to live in?

Rawalpindi is very affordable by global standards. Groceries are expensive, restaurants are affordable, and local purchasing power is weak.

🇵🇰 Pakistan · 2026

Levnadskostnader i Rawalpindi

13.2% under Pakistan-genomsnittet

Placering #568 av 577 städer · Dyrare än 1.6% av städerna i världen

-13.2%

Levnadskostnader

-2.3%

Hyra

+10.3%

Livsmedel

-20.0%

Köpkraft

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Hyrespriser i Rawalpindi

Lägenhet	Innerstad	Utanför centrum	Du sparar
1 rum	PKR 55,577/mo ≈ $201	PKR 22,986/mo ≈ $83	59%
3 rum	PKR 114,545/mo ≈ $413	PKR 62,581/mo ≈ $226	45%

Numbeo · 2026-10-02

Multi-Source Comparison

★★ Medium Confidence

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.

10.5

Index

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