Cost of living
Mirpur compared to Rawalpindi
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Overview comparison
MirpurRawalpindi
Consumer prices in Rawalpindi are roughly 10% higher than in Mirpur.
Cost of living
| Item | Mirpur | Rawalpindi |
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| Total with rent one person | 293 | 442 |
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| Total with rent family | 853 | 900 |
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| Without rent one person | 185 | 274 |
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| Without rent one family | 547 | 745 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 151.49 | 117.94 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 246.3 | 210.39 |
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| Food person | 136 | 117 |
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| Food family | 375 | 292 |
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| Transport person | 10.86 | 50.02 |
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| Transport family | 34.48 | 135.52 |
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| Life expectancy | 74.88 years | 84.17 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Mirpur | Rawalpindi |
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| Lunch Menu | 1.88 | 1.6 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 6.29 | 8.56 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 4 | 3.63 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.74 | 2.01 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.76 | 1.38 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.24 | 0.28 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Mirpur | Rawalpindi |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 125.02 | 122.42 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 66.67 | 68.75 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 211.64 | 269.66 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 108.26 | 149.59 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 36.84 | 51.29 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 43.91 | 64.52 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 18.54 | 14.79 |
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Transportation
| Item | Mirpur | Rawalpindi |
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| Local transport ticket | 17.63 | 16.17 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 950 | 962 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 500 | 429 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.17 | 0.2 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 11.97% | 12.51% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 3.23 | 5.89 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.04 | 0.74 |
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Groceries
| Item | Mirpur | Rawalpindi |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.79 | 0.68 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.46 | 0.54 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.03 | 1.23 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 11.31 | 4.61 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.62 | 3.49 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.92 | 3.51 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.67 | 0.55 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.31 | 0.28 |
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Other
| Item | Mirpur | Rawalpindi |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 12.39 | 6.26 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 3.02 | 3.58 |
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| Doctors visit | 12.12 | 16.86 |
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| Haircut, simple | 2.31 | 1.92 |
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| Brand Jeans | 17.38 | 10.39 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 80.54 | 104.05 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 23.07 | 29.85 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 713 | 904 |
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