Cost of living in Islamabad, Pakistan

Summary of cost of living in Islamabad

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: ₨207,125
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: ₨92,336
    • WARNING!  These estimates are based on only a few data points. At the moment, you should treat them only as a best guess.
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List of prices in Islamabad, Pakistan. Current as of Apr 2021.

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Food [Edit]
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district ₨710
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) ₨712
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast ₨194
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk ₨117
12 eggs, large ₨129
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes ₨73
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese ₨578
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples ₨157
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes ₨49
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket ₨359
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality ₨2,192
2 liters of coca-cola ₨128
Bread for 2 people for 1 day ₨81
Housing [Edit]
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area ₨63,387
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area ₨42,985
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat ₨9,768
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area ₨50,606
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area ₨34,470
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio ₨8,274
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) ₨2,197
40” flat screen tv ₨43,388
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) ₨10,418
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) ₨726
Hourly rate for cleaning help ₨635
Clothes [Edit]
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) ₨2,115
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) ₨4,467
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) ₨6,103
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes ₨4,886
Transportation [Edit]
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new ₨2,073,410
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas ₨106
Monthly ticket public transport ₨2,717
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) ₨576
Personal Care [Edit]
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) ₨163
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) ₨471
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) ₨1,764
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) ₨343
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) ₨281
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) ₨315
4 rolls of toilet paper ₨266
Tube of toothpaste ₨100
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city ₨439
Entertainment [Edit]
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub ₨1,488
2 tickets to the movies ₨1,067
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) ₨3,623
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert ₨2,552
1 cocktail drink in downtown club ₨603
Cappuccino in expat area of the city ₨414
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) ₨441
Ipad wi-fi 128gb ₨52,905
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) ₨4.61
1 month of gym membership in business district ₨3,979
1 package of marlboro cigarettes ₨181
WARNING!  These prices are based on only a few data points. At this point they are mostly a guess. They are based on 147 prices entered by 40 different people.
Latest price update: April 20, 2021

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