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Cost of Living Comparison Between Muzaffarabad and Rahim Yar Khan Cost of Living Comparison Between Muzaffarabad and Rahim Yar Khan

šŸ™‚ Solo nomad: Muzaffarabad is 2.6% cheaper than Rahim Yar Khan without rent, and 23.3% cheaper with rent.
šŸ™‚ Family of 3: Muzaffarabad is 0.6% cheaper than Rahim Yar Khan without rent, and 3.8% cheaper with rent.
Currency
šŸ½ Eating Out
Muzaffarabad
Rahim Yar Khan
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$1.44 PKRĀ 402
$1.74 PKRĀ 487
-17.24%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$14.12 PKRĀ 3,957
$8.63 PKRĀ 2,419
63.62%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$2.15 PKRĀ 602
$3.23 PKRĀ 906
-33.44%
Local Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$1.44 PKRĀ 403
$1.74 PKRĀ 486
-17.24%
Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.42 PKRĀ 958
$3.1 PKRĀ 870
10.32%
Cappuccino
$1.08 PKRĀ 303
$0.89 PKRĀ 250
21.35%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.32 PKRĀ 88.5
$0.22 PKRĀ 61.3
45.45%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.21 PKRĀ 58.7
$0.18 PKRĀ 50.9
16.67%
šŸ›’ Groceries & Markets
Muzaffarabad
Rahim Yar Khan
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$0.84 PKRĀ 237
$0.59 PKRĀ 166
42.37%
White Bread (500g)
$0.53 PKRĀ 148
$0.57 PKRĀ 159
-7.02%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.26 PKRĀ 353
$1.05 PKRĀ 294
20.00%
Eggs
$1.13 PKRĀ 317
$1.07 PKRĀ 301
5.61%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$6.02 PKRĀ 1,688
$4.13 PKRĀ 1,158
45.76%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$2.6 PKRĀ 728
$2.16 PKRĀ 606
20.37%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$3.03 PKRĀ 849
$3.11 PKRĀ 872
-2.57%
Apples (1kg)
$1.01 PKRĀ 282
$0.84 PKRĀ 236
20.24%
Banana (1kg)
$0.64 PKRĀ 181
$0.69 PKRĀ 192
-7.25%
Oranges (1kg)
$0.55 PKRĀ 153
$0.58 PKRĀ 162
-5.17%
Tomato (1kg)
$0.43 PKRĀ 121
$0.52 PKRĀ 147
-17.31%
Potato (1kg)
$0.33 PKRĀ 93.4
$0.4 PKRĀ 113
-17.50%
Onion (1kg)
$0.47 PKRĀ 131
$0.42 PKRĀ 118
11.90%
Lettuce (1 head)
$0.26 PKRĀ 73.2
$0.59 PKRĀ 166
-55.93%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.37 PKRĀ 103
$0.31 PKRĀ 87.3
19.35%
Bottle of Non-Alcoholic Wine (Mid-Range)
$1.39 PKRĀ 390
$1.38 PKRĀ 387
0.72%
Local Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.02 PKRĀ 287
$1.54 PKRĀ 432
-33.77%
Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.38 PKRĀ 667
$1.83 PKRĀ 514
30.05%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$1.38 PKRĀ 388
$1.92 PKRĀ 537
-28.13%
🚌 Getting Around
Muzaffarabad
Rahim Yar Khan
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.34 PKRĀ 94
$0.2 PKRĀ 54.7
70.00%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$7.25 PKRĀ 2,031
$7.04 PKRĀ 1,973
2.98%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$0.84 PKRĀ 235
$1.03 PKRĀ 290
-18.45%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.36 PKRĀ 99.6
$0.4 PKRĀ 112
-10.00%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$2.69 PKRĀ 753
$1.42 PKRĀ 398
89.44%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.94 PKRĀ 264
$0.95 PKRĀ 265
-1.05%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$17.6K PKRĀ 4.9M
$22.4K PKRĀ 6.3M
-21.58%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$22.4K PKRĀ 6.3M
$22.4K PKRĀ 6.3M
-0.17%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Muzaffarabad
Rahim Yar Khan
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$52.7 PKRĀ 14.8K
$102 PKRĀ 28.7K
-48.51%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$4.04 PKRĀ 1,132
$3.21 PKRĀ 900
25.86%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$11.26 PKRĀ 3,156
$13.49 PKRĀ 3,781
-16.53%
šŸŽ‰ Sport & Entertainment
Muzaffarabad
Rahim Yar Khan
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$6.98 PKRĀ 1,955
$14.3 PKRĀ 4,007
-51.19%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$5.15 PKRĀ 1,442
$5.86 PKRĀ 1,643
-12.12%
Cinema Ticket
$3.48 PKRĀ 974
$2.57 PKRĀ 721
35.41%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Muzaffarabad
Rahim Yar Khan
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$24.27 PKRĀ 6,801
$17.5 PKRĀ 4,903
38.69%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$963 PKRĀ 270K
$897 PKRĀ 251.5K
7.35%
šŸ‘•šŸ‘Ÿ Clothing & Footwear
Muzaffarabad
Rahim Yar Khan
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$5.41 PKRĀ 1,517
$12.37 PKRĀ 3,466
-56.27%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$8.61 PKRĀ 2,414
$21.62 PKRĀ 6,060
-60.18%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$86.3 PKRĀ 24.2K
$52.6 PKRĀ 14.8K
64.03%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$10.67 PKRĀ 2,989
$28.8 PKRĀ 8,073
-62.95%
šŸ  Accommodation & Living
Muzaffarabad
Rahim Yar Khan
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$58.5 PKRĀ 16.4K
$79.9 PKRĀ 22.4K
-26.69%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$27.48 PKRĀ 7,700
$62.7 PKRĀ 17.6K
-56.19%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$141 PKRĀ 39.5K
$111 PKRĀ 31K
27.44%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$110 PKRĀ 30.8K
$92.9 PKRĀ 26K
18.22%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$673 PKRĀ 188.6K
$523 PKRĀ 146.7K
28.59%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$598 PKRĀ 167.7K
$438 PKRĀ 122.7K
36.60%
šŸ’µ Salaries & Financials
Muzaffarabad
Rahim Yar Khan
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$167 PKRĀ 46.9K
-
-
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
19
17.43
9.01%

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

Last update for Muzaffarabad: November 30, 2025

Last update for Rahim Yar Khan: December 2, 2025

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