Cost of Living Comparison Between Arak and Peshawar Cost of Living Comparison Between Arak and Peshawar

😐 Solo nomad: Arak is 6.1% more expensive than Peshawar without rent, and 13.6% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Arak is 3.2% more expensive than Peshawar without rent, and 20.1% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Arak
Peshawar
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$2.91 $2.91
$2.31 PKR 647
25.97%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$13.89 $13.89
$10.52 PKR 2,942
32.03%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$2.56 $2.56
$3.58 PKR 1,002
-28.49%
Local Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$0.58 $0.58
$1.44 PKR 403
-59.72%
Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.90 $0.90
$2.70 PKR 754
-66.67%
Cappuccino
$1.26 $1.26
$1.86 PKR 519
-32.26%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.39 $0.39
$0.28 PKR 78.2
39.29%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.07 $1.07
$0.17 PKR 47.45
529.41%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Arak
Peshawar
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$0.64 $0.64
$0.78 PKR 218
-17.95%
White Bread (500g)
$0.55 $0.55
$0.57 PKR 160
-3.51%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.92 $1.92
$1.11 PKR 312
72.97%
Eggs
$0.95 $0.95
$1.19 PKR 334
-20.17%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$1.95 $1.95
$3.44 PKR 963
-43.31%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$1.94 $1.94
$3.10 PKR 867
-37.42%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$8.17 $8.17
$3.71 PKR 1,036
120.22%
Apples (1kg)
$0.85 $0.85
$1.00 PKR 279
-15.00%
Banana (1kg)
$1.12 $1.12
$0.66 PKR 184
69.70%
Oranges (1kg)
$0.64 $0.64
$0.97 PKR 270
-34.02%
Tomato (1kg)
$0.44 $0.44
$0.43 PKR 119
2.33%
Potato (1kg)
$0.42 $0.42
$0.36 PKR 102
16.67%
Onion (1kg)
$0.37 $0.37
$0.47 PKR 132
-21.28%
Lettuce (1 head)
$0.32 $0.32
$0.22 PKR 61.2
45.45%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.25 $0.25
$0.34 PKR 95.4
-26.47%
Bottle of Non-Alcoholic Wine (Mid-Range)
$0.97 $0.97
$1.27 PKR 355
-23.62%
Local Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$0.55 $0.55
$1.56 PKR 436
-64.74%
Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.46 $1.46
$3.61 PKR 1,009
-59.56%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$1.83 $1.83
$1.90 PKR 530
-3.68%
🚌 Getting Around
Arak
Peshawar
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.40 $0.40
$0.16 PKR 44.43
150.00%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$9.97 $9.97
$7.23 PKR 2,022
37.90%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$0.37 $0.37
$0.69 PKR 193
-46.38%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.11 $0.11
$0.74 PKR 206
-85.14%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$1.21 $1.21
$1.78 PKR 498
-32.02%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.37 $0.37
$1.01 PKR 282
-63.37%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$44.4K $44.4K
$12.1K PKR 3.4M
267.39%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$39.8K $39.8K
$22.6K PKR 6.3M
76.10%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Arak
Peshawar
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$9.94 $9.94
$97.6 PKR 27.3K
-89.81%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$1.95 $1.95
$4.37 PKR 1,223
-55.38%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$5.65 $5.65
$10.90 PKR 3,047
-48.17%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Arak
Peshawar
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$12.94 $12.94
$10.07 PKR 2,817
28.50%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$15.88 $15.88
$6.84 PKR 1,913
132.16%
Cinema Ticket
$0.98 $0.98
$4.26 PKR 1,191
-77.00%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Arak
Peshawar
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$60.8 $60.8
$29.60 PKR 8,277
105.51%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$1,965 $1,965
$518 PKR 144.7K
279.71%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Arak
Peshawar
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$12.88 $12.88
$13.44 PKR 3,758
-4.17%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$7.82 $7.82
$19.53 PKR 5,460
-59.96%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$44.69 $44.69
$39.15 PKR 10.9K
14.15%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$44.86 $44.86
$31.89 PKR 8,918
40.67%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Arak
Peshawar
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$308 $308
$118 PKR 33.0K
161.23%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$198 $198
$51.7 PKR 14.5K
282.66%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$475 $475
$200 PKR 55.9K
137.89%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$312 $312
$93.4 PKR 26.1K
233.83%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$1,362 $1,362
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Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$538 $538
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💵 Salaries & Financials
Arak
Peshawar
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$328 $328
$175 PKR 49.0K
87.06%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
18.33
21.17
-13.42%

CityCost data is based on AI and user input – minor inaccuracies may occur.

Last update for Arak: March 2, 2026

Last update for Peshawar: March 3, 2026

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