Cost of Living Comparison Between Rawalpindi and Mirpur Khas Cost of Living Comparison Between Rawalpindi and Mirpur Khas

😐 Solo nomad: Rawalpindi is 2.9% more expensive than Mirpur Khas without rent, and 4.5% cheaper with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Rawalpindi is 10.2% more expensive than Mirpur Khas without rent, and 3.3% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Rawalpindi
Mirpur Khas
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$1.80 PKR 502
$2.06 PKR 576
-12.62%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$14.33 PKR 3,997
$12.34 PKR 3,442
16.13%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$5.25 PKR 1,464
$4.05 PKR 1,129
29.63%
Local Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$1.54 PKR 431
$1.93 PKR 539
-20.21%
Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.43 PKR 956
$5.20 PKR 1,450
-34.04%
Cappuccino
$1.63 PKR 455
$1.82 PKR 508
-10.44%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.32 PKR 88.3
$0.36 PKR 101
-11.11%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.21 PKR 58.6
$0.21 PKR 58.3
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🛒 Groceries & Markets
Rawalpindi
Mirpur Khas
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$0.80 PKR 224
$0.58 PKR 163
37.93%
White Bread (500g)
$0.56 PKR 156
$0.58 PKR 161
-3.45%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.28 PKR 358
$1.17 PKR 327
9.40%
Eggs
$1.17 PKR 326
$1.11 PKR 309
5.41%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$6.27 PKR 1,749
$6.58 PKR 1,837
-4.71%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$3.26 PKR 908
$3.13 PKR 874
4.15%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$4.39 PKR 1,226
$4.89 PKR 1,365
-10.22%
Apples (1kg)
$0.94 PKR 262
$1.08 PKR 301
-12.96%
Banana (1kg)
$0.69 PKR 192
$0.58 PKR 163
18.97%
Oranges (1kg)
$0.85 PKR 237
$0.88 PKR 245
-3.41%
Tomato (1kg)
$0.47 PKR 130
$0.58 PKR 161
-18.97%
Potato (1kg)
$0.37 PKR 102
$0.35 PKR 98.8
5.71%
Onion (1kg)
$0.51 PKR 143
$0.47 PKR 131
8.51%
Lettuce (1 head)
$0.26 PKR 73.1
$0.39 PKR 108
-33.33%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.36 PKR 101
$0.40 PKR 112
-10.00%
Bottle of Non-Alcoholic Wine (Mid-Range)
$15.97 PKR 4,456
$1.57 PKR 439
917.20%
Local Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.03 PKR 286
$1.33 PKR 370
-22.56%
Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.30 PKR 642
$2.05 PKR 571
12.20%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$1.92 PKR 537
$2.15 PKR 599
-10.70%
🚌 Getting Around
Rawalpindi
Mirpur Khas
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.19 PKR 53.0
$0.19 PKR 52.2
-
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$9.85 PKR 2,749
$6.95 PKR 1,939
41.73%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$0.84 PKR 235
$0.69 PKR 192
21.74%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.33 PKR 92.0
$0.63 PKR 174
-47.62%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$2.99 PKR 834
$1.73 PKR 482
72.83%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.94 PKR 263
$0.94 PKR 263
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Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$17.8K PKR 5.0M
$16.8K PKR 4.7M
6.35%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$22.8K PKR 6.3M
$24.7K PKR 6.9M
-7.88%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Rawalpindi
Mirpur Khas
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$103 PKR 28.9K
$135 PKR 37.5K
-23.14%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$4.18 PKR 1,166
$5.02 PKR 1,399
-16.73%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$16.52 PKR 4,609
$13.53 PKR 3,775
22.10%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Rawalpindi
Mirpur Khas
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$9.86 PKR 2,750
$12.60 PKR 3,516
-21.75%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$7.47 PKR 2,085
$5.91 PKR 1,650
26.40%
Cinema Ticket
$3.60 PKR 1,005
$4.27 PKR 1,190
-15.69%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Rawalpindi
Mirpur Khas
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$40.92 PKR 11.4K
$57.0 PKR 15.9K
-28.19%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$965 PKR 269.3K
$1,395 PKR 389.2K
-30.81%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Rawalpindi
Mirpur Khas
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$11.87 PKR 3,312
$17.69 PKR 4,935
-32.90%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$18.81 PKR 5,246
$25.82 PKR 7,203
-27.15%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$86.8 PKR 24.2K
$64.8 PKR 18.1K
33.96%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$28.11 PKR 7,840
$36.26 PKR 10.1K
-22.48%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Rawalpindi
Mirpur Khas
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$131 PKR 36.5K
$74.4 PKR 20.8K
75.91%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$64.9 PKR 18.1K
$51.9 PKR 14.5K
25.20%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$334 PKR 93.0K
$165 PKR 46.1K
102.02%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$173 PKR 48.2K
$107 PKR 29.9K
60.81%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$1,171 PKR 326.8K
$700 PKR 195.2K
67.44%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$517 PKR 144.2K
$578 PKR 161.2K
-10.55%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Rawalpindi
Mirpur Khas
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$172 PKR 48.0K
-
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20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
20.17
17.8
13.31%

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Last update for Rawalpindi: April 13, 2026

Last update for Mirpur Khas: April 12, 2026

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