Cost of Living Comparison Between Rawalpindi and Jaranwala Cost of Living Comparison Between Rawalpindi and Jaranwala

😐 Solo nomad: Rawalpindi is 16.3% more expensive than Jaranwala without rent, and 1.8% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Rawalpindi is 1.4% more expensive than Jaranwala without rent, and 6.4% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Rawalpindi
Jaranwala
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$1.80 PKR 502
$1.73 PKR 481
4.05%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$14.33 PKR 3,997
$14.20 PKR 3,961
0.92%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$5.25 PKR 1,464
$5.40 PKR 1,506
-2.78%
Local Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$1.54 PKR 431
$1.57 PKR 439
-1.91%
Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.43 PKR 956
$3.39 PKR 946
1.18%
Cappuccino
$1.63 PKR 455
$1.71 PKR 477
-4.68%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.32 PKR 88.3
$0.34 PKR 95.3
-5.88%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.21 PKR 58.6
$0.21 PKR 58.5
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🛒 Groceries & Markets
Rawalpindi
Jaranwala
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$0.80 PKR 224
$0.80 PKR 223
-
White Bread (500g)
$0.56 PKR 156
$0.53 PKR 147
5.66%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.28 PKR 358
$1.30 PKR 362
-1.54%
Eggs
$1.17 PKR 326
$1.12 PKR 313
4.46%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$6.27 PKR 1,749
$6.11 PKR 1,705
2.62%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$3.26 PKR 908
$3.34 PKR 931
-2.40%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$4.39 PKR 1,226
$4.37 PKR 1,220
0.46%
Apples (1kg)
$0.94 PKR 262
$0.95 PKR 264
-1.05%
Banana (1kg)
$0.69 PKR 192
$0.65 PKR 181
6.15%
Oranges (1kg)
$0.85 PKR 237
$0.90 PKR 252
-5.56%
Tomato (1kg)
$0.47 PKR 130
$0.50 PKR 140
-6.00%
Potato (1kg)
$0.37 PKR 102
$0.33 PKR 93.2
12.12%
Onion (1kg)
$0.51 PKR 143
$0.48 PKR 135
6.25%
Lettuce (1 head)
$0.26 PKR 73.1
$0.24 PKR 66.8
8.33%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.36 PKR 101
$0.37 PKR 102
-2.70%
Bottle of Non-Alcoholic Wine (Mid-Range)
$15.97 PKR 4,456
$1.46 PKR 408
993.84%
Local Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.03 PKR 286
$0.98 PKR 274
5.10%
Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.30 PKR 642
$2.30 PKR 642
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Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$1.92 PKR 537
$1.90 PKR 531
1.05%
🚌 Getting Around
Rawalpindi
Jaranwala
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.19 PKR 53.0
$0.16 PKR 45.18
18.75%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$9.85 PKR 2,749
$7.09 PKR 1,978
38.93%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$0.84 PKR 235
$0.89 PKR 249
-5.62%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.33 PKR 92.0
$0.41 PKR 113
-19.51%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$2.99 PKR 834
$2.98 PKR 830
0.34%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.94 PKR 263
$0.96 PKR 267
-2.08%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$17.8K PKR 5.0M
$17.5K PKR 4.9M
1.96%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$22.8K PKR 6.3M
$22.6K PKR 6.3M
0.47%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Rawalpindi
Jaranwala
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$103 PKR 28.9K
$102 PKR 28.3K
1.81%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$4.18 PKR 1,166
$4.09 PKR 1,141
2.20%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$16.52 PKR 4,609
$16.51 PKR 4,606
0.06%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Rawalpindi
Jaranwala
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$9.86 PKR 2,750
$12.40 PKR 3,460
-20.48%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$7.47 PKR 2,085
$5.92 PKR 1,650
26.18%
Cinema Ticket
$3.60 PKR 1,005
$3.59 PKR 1,003
0.28%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Rawalpindi
Jaranwala
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$40.92 PKR 11.4K
$39.97 PKR 11.2K
2.38%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$965 PKR 269.3K
$945 PKR 263.6K
2.15%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Rawalpindi
Jaranwala
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$11.87 PKR 3,312
$11.72 PKR 3,270
1.28%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$18.81 PKR 5,246
$18.86 PKR 5,260
-0.27%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$86.8 PKR 24.2K
$88.2 PKR 24.6K
-1.55%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$28.11 PKR 7,840
$28.48 PKR 7,944
-1.30%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Rawalpindi
Jaranwala
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$131 PKR 36.5K
$74.3 PKR 20.7K
76.22%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$64.9 PKR 18.1K
$51.3 PKR 14.3K
26.57%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$334 PKR 93.0K
$167 PKR 46.7K
99.18%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$173 PKR 48.2K
$105 PKR 29.4K
64.03%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$1,171 PKR 326.8K
$892 PKR 248.9K
31.27%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$517 PKR 144.2K
$498 PKR 138.9K
3.82%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Rawalpindi
Jaranwala
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$172 PKR 48.0K
-
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20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
20.17
20.17
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Last update for Rawalpindi: April 13, 2026

Last update for Jaranwala: April 12, 2026

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