At a glance
 PK
Bahawalpur
|
PK
Rawalpindi
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Country | Pakistan | Pakistan |
| Nomad score | 4.7 / 10 | 5.0 / 10 |
| Cost of living | $459 / mo | $513 / mo |
| Internet speed | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Weather now | 31° / 19°C | 21° / 15°C |
| Air quality (AQI) | 121 Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups | 98 Moderate |
Climate averages
Yearly averages of monthly climate data
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PK
Bahawalpur
|
PK
Rawalpindi
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Average high | 32.7°C | 27.9°C |
| Average low | 20.6°C | 16.3°C |
| Precipitation | 20 mm / mo | 76 mm / mo |
| Sunshine | 308 h / mo | 300 h / mo |
| Humidity | 52% | 60% |
| Rain days | 2.5 / mo | 7.4 / mo |
| Wind speed | 14.6 km/h | 13.6 km/h |
PK
Bahawalpur · average high by month
J 20
F 25
M 31
A 37
M 41
J 41
J 38
A 36
S 37
O 35
N 29
D 23
PK
Rawalpindi · average high by month
J 17
F 20
M 25
A 31
M 35
J 38
J 33
A 33
S 33
O 29
N 23
D 19
Air quality
|
PK
Bahawalpur
|
PK
Rawalpindi
|
|
|---|---|---|
| US AQI | 121 | 98 |
| PM2.5 | 39.8 µg/m³ | 26.4 µg/m³ |
| PM10 | 44.1 µg/m³ | 37.7 µg/m³ |
| Ozone | 45 µg/m³ | 92 µg/m³ |
| UV index | 0 | 1.7 |
Business & Economy
Scores out of 10
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PK
Bahawalpur
|
PK
Rawalpindi
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Blockchain & Crypto Adoption | 2.7 | 3.6 |
| Local Payment Services | 4.8 | 4.8 |
| Startup Scene | 2.6 | 3.9 |
Climate & Environment
Scores out of 10
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PK
Bahawalpur
|
PK
Rawalpindi
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Air Conditioning | 6.1 | 6.0 |
| Green Spaces | 4.3 | 4.2 |
| Natural Disaster Risk | 5.7 | 5.1 |
| Noise Pollution | 4.0 | 3.5 |
| Seasonal Variety | 4.1 | 5.2 |
| Weather | 3.2 | 4.3 |
Connectivity
Scores out of 10
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PK
Bahawalpur
|
PK
Rawalpindi
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Mobile Network Coverage | 7.1 | 7.8 |
| Power Grid Reliability | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| Public WiFi Availability | 3.0 | 3.5 |
| VPN Reliability | 6.3 | 5.7 |
Cost & Affordability
Scores out of 10
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PK
Bahawalpur
|
PK
Rawalpindi
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation Cost | 8.7 | 8.3 |
| Cost of Living | 8.8 | 8.5 |
| Currency Stability | 3.4 | 4.1 |
| Entertainment Cost | 7.8 | 7.6 |
| Food & Groceries | 8.8 | 8.5 |
| Gym Membership Cost | 7.9 | 7.5 |
| Transportation Cost | 8.7 | 8.5 |
Culture & Entertainment
Scores out of 10
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PK
Bahawalpur
|
PK
Rawalpindi
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Culture | 6.8 | 6.4 |
| Indoors Fun | 3.6 | 4.4 |
| Language Learning Opportunities | 4.1 | 4.5 |
| Local Experiences & Tours | 5.7 | 5.8 |
| Nightlife | 2.6 | 2.4 |
| Outdoors & Nature | 5.6 | 5.8 |
Digital Nomad Community
Scores out of 10
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PK
Bahawalpur
|
PK
Rawalpindi
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Nomad Events & Meetups | 0.9 | 1.6 |
| Nomad Friendly | 2.1 | 2.7 |
| Online Community Presence | 1.1 | 1.9 |
Digital Nomad Essentials
Scores out of 10
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PK
Bahawalpur
|
PK
Rawalpindi
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Cafes with WiFi | 3.9 | 4.6 |
| Coworking Spaces Availability | 1.9 | 3.8 |
| Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes | 2.1 | 3.3 |
| Digital Nomad Popularity | 1.2 | 2.1 |
| Internet Speed | 5.7 | 5.5 |
| Local SIM Card Availability | 7.3 | 7.9 |
Food & Fitness
Scores out of 10
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PK
Bahawalpur
|
PK
Rawalpindi
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Fitness Facilities | 3.6 | 4.5 |
| Food Scene | 5.0 | 5.7 |
| Healthy Food Options | 3.8 | 4.2 |
| Yoga Studios | 1.4 | 2.0 |
Healthcare
Scores out of 10
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PK
Bahawalpur
|
PK
Rawalpindi
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 4.9 | 6.5 |
| Healthcare Affordability | 8.6 | 8.6 |
| Healthcare Quality | 3.8 | 5.6 |
Legal & Administrative
Scores out of 10
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PK
Bahawalpur
|
PK
Rawalpindi
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Digital Nomad Visa Availability | 0.5 | 0.2 |
| Ease of Business Registration | 2.8 | 2.7 |
| Ease of Opening Bank Account | 3.2 | 2.9 |
| Freedom of Speech | 3.4 | 2.9 |
| Political Stability | 3.2 | 3.2 |
| Tax Friendliness | 4.2 | 4.4 |
| Visa Ease | 4.0 | 3.3 |
Quality of Life
Scores out of 10
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PK
Bahawalpur
|
PK
Rawalpindi
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Air Quality | 3.9 | 3.0 |
| Cleanliness | 4.5 | 3.7 |
| Environmental Quality | 4.4 | 3.9 |
| Family Friendly | 4.8 | 5.3 |
| Language Barrier | 4.2 | 5.5 |
| Work-Life Balance | 5.6 | 5.3 |
Safety & Tolerance
Scores out of 10
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PK
Bahawalpur
|
PK
Rawalpindi
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Female Friendly | 4.5 | 3.9 |
| Racial Tolerance | 5.3 | 5.1 |
| Safety | 6.2 | 5.5 |
Transportation
Scores out of 10
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PK
Bahawalpur
|
PK
Rawalpindi
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Airport Connectivity | 4.1 | 6.4 |
| Cycling | 2.5 | 2.7 |
| Intercity Travel Options | 4.9 | 5.7 |
| Public Transit | 3.6 | 4.2 |
| Ride-sharing Services | 3.5 | 6.4 |
| Scooter/Bike Rental Availability | 1.9 | 2.9 |
| Walkability | 3.7 | 3.6 |
Work Environment
Scores out of 10
|
PK
Bahawalpur
|
PK
Rawalpindi
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Coworking Quality | 2.1 | 3.3 |
| Freelance Ecosystem | 3.4 | 3.4 |
| Networking Opportunities | 2.6 | 2.9 |
| Remote Job Opportunities | 3.2 | 2.9 |
| Time Zone Favorability | 6.5 | 5.3 |
Clothing
Local prices in US dollars
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PK
Bahawalpur
|
PK
Rawalpindi
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Jeans | $11 per pair | $13 per pair |
| Summer Dress | $8.97 per dress | $11 per dress |
| Running Shoes | $22 per pair | $25 per pair |
Dining Out
Local prices in US dollars
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PK
Bahawalpur
|
PK
Rawalpindi
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Dining Out | $14 per month | $14 per month |
Entertainment
Local prices in US dollars
|
PK
Bahawalpur
|
PK
Rawalpindi
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Cinema Ticket | $2.15 per ticket | $3.59 per ticket |
Food & Dining
Local prices in US dollars
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PK
Bahawalpur
|
PK
Rawalpindi
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Coffee | $0.90 per cup | $1.26 per cup |
| Beer | $2.15 per pint | $2.15 per pint |
| Meal (Inexpensive) | $0.90 per meal | $1.61 per meal |
| Fast Food Combo | $2.15 per meal | $2.51 per meal |
| Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) | $11 per meal | $13 per meal |
| Apples | $0.72 per kg | $0.90 per kg |
| Bread | $0.29 per loaf | $0.43 per loaf |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $0.14 per bottle | $0.29 per bottle |
| Milk | $0.47 per liter | $0.65 per liter |
| Rice | $0.54 per kg | $0.57 per kg |
| Chicken Fillets | $1.79 per kg | $2.33 per kg |
| Beef | $3.23 per kg | $3.23 per kg |
| Wine (Mid-range) | $11 per bottle | $13 per bottle |
Groceries
Local prices in US dollars
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PK
Bahawalpur
|
PK
Rawalpindi
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Groceries | $43 per month | $43 per month |
Healthcare
Local prices in US dollars
|
PK
Bahawalpur
|
PK
Rawalpindi
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Doctor Visit (GP) | $3.59 per visit | $7.18 per visit |
| Pharmacy (basic meds) | $0.54 per purchase | $3.59 per purchase |
Housing
Local prices in US dollars
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PK
Bahawalpur
|
PK
Rawalpindi
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Apartment (1 bedroom) | $65 per month | $108 per month |
| Housing | $54 per month | $54 per month |
| Coworking Space | $36 per month | $43 per month |
| Airbnb (1 month) | $108 per month | $215 per month |
| Coliving Space | $72 per month | $161 per month |
Internet & Mobile
Local prices in US dollars
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PK
Bahawalpur
|
PK
Rawalpindi
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Internet & Mobile | $7.18 per month | $7.18 per month |
Leisure Activities
Local prices in US dollars
|
PK
Bahawalpur
|
PK
Rawalpindi
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Leisure Activities | $7.18 per month | $7.18 per month |
Personal Care
Local prices in US dollars
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PK
Bahawalpur
|
PK
Rawalpindi
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Haircut | $1.08 per visit | $1.79 per visit |
| Laundry | $0.29 per kg | $1.26 per kg |
Services
Local prices in US dollars
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PK
Bahawalpur
|
PK
Rawalpindi
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Mobile Plan | $2.87 per month | $4.31 per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps+) | $13 per month | $16 per month |
| SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) | $3.59 one-time | $2.87 one-time |
| Gym Membership | $11 per month | $18 per month |
| Tennis Court (Weekend) | $3.59 per hour | $7.18 per hour |
Transportation
Local prices in US dollars
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PK
Bahawalpur
|
PK
Rawalpindi
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Taxi Start | $0.54 per trip | $0.90 per trip |
| Transportation | $11 per month | $11 per month |
| Taxi per km | $0.09 per km | $0.25 per km |
| Monthly Transport Pass | $7.18 per month | $13 per month |
| Ride-hailing (5km) | $1.08 per trip | $1.79 per trip |
| Gasoline | $1.00 per liter | $1.00 per liter |
| Scooter Rental | $5.38 per month | $5.38 per month |
Utilities
Local prices in US dollars
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PK
Bahawalpur
|
PK
Rawalpindi
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Utilities | $18 per month | $18 per month |