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| Expense | Lala Musa | Rawalpindi | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $2.70 | $3.08 | Lala Musa |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $10.80 | $12.31 | Lala Musa |
| Cappuccino | $0.81 | $0.92 | Lala Musa |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $61.20 | $69.77 | Lala Musa |
| Monthly public transport pass | $9.90 | $11.29 | Lala Musa |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $26.10 | $29.75 | Lala Musa |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $7.56 | $8.62 | Lala Musa |
| Fitness club membership | $7.56 | $8.62 | Lala Musa |
| Cinema ticket | $1.98 | $2.26 | Lala Musa |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $104 | $122 | Lala Musa |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $72.00 | $84.81 | Lala Musa |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $216 | $254 | Lala Musa |
| Total single-person budget | $252 | $290 | Lala Musa |
| Average net salary | $320 | $365 |
Lala Musa is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Lala Musa runs about $252 versus $290 in Rawalpindi — a difference of roughly 15%.
Salary-adjusted, Rawalpindi leaves more disposable income after basic expenses. Both figures are model estimates — see each city page for local-currency detail.
Full cost of living in Lala Musa · Full cost of living in Rawalpindi