- Cost of Living
- Pakistan
- Netherlands
- Islamabad
- Amsterdam
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Islamabad (Pakistan) and Amsterdam (Netherlands)
| Food | 74% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Islamabad (Pakistan) is 74% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | ₨513 (€4.04) | €19.78 | 80% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨205 (€1.61) | €6.69 | 76% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | ₨150 (€1.18) | €4.08 | 71% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨73 (€0.57) | €1.12 | 49% |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨65 (€0.51) | €2.23 | 77% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨96 (€0.76) | €2.08 | 64% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨178 (€1.41) | €4.30 | 67% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨178 (€1.40) | €1.97 | 29% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | ₨90 (€0.71) | €2.26 | 69% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | ₨34 (€0.27) | €0.95 | 72% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨152 (€1.20) | €6.82 | 82% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨64 (€0.50) | €1.96 | 74% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨34 (€0.27) | €1.37 | 80% |
| Housing | 63% | ||
| Housing in Islamabad (Pakistan) is 63% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | ₨77,247 (€608) | €1,660 | 63% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨5,919 (€47) | €134 | 65% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | ₨2,121 (€16.70) | €27 | 37% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨9,754 (€77) | €525 | 85% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | ₨4,555 (€36) | €174 | 79% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨265 (€2.08) | €5.30 | 61% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨502 (€3.95) | €12.15 | 67% |
| Clothes | 74% | ||
| Clothes in Islamabad (Pakistan) is 74% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | ₨3,591 (€28) | €97 | 71% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | ₨1,044 (€8.23) | €35 | 77% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | ₨2,131 (€16.79) | €84 | 80% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | ₨4,007 (€32) | €100 | 68% |
| Transportation | 87% | ||
| Transportation in Islamabad (Pakistan) is 87% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨450,000 (€3,545) | €28,613 | 88% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨10.39 (€0.08) | €1.78 | 95% |
| monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,601 (€12.61) | €85 | 85% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | - | €22 | - |
| Personal Care | 70% | ||
| Personal Care in Islamabad (Pakistan) is 70% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | ₨101 (€0.79) | €5.07 | 84% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨282 (€2.22) | €3.39 | 35% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨112 (€0.88) | €2.43 | 64% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨140 (€1.10) | €3.09 | 64% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨90 (€0.71) | €1.74 | 59% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨136 (€1.07) | €1.94 | 45% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨883 (€6.96) | €29 | 76% |
| Entertainment | 46% | ||
| Entertainment in Islamabad (Pakistan) is 46% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,823 (€14.36) | €35 | 59% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨752 (€5.92) | €19.76 | 70% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨2,463 (€19.40) | €111 | 82% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | ₨1,195 (€9.41) | €61 | 85% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨1,168 (€9.20) | €8.08 | 14% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | ₨198 (€1.56) | €2.82 | 45% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | ₨122 (€0.96) | €2.56 | 63% |
| iPod nano 16GB | ₨9,227 (€73) | €147 | 51% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨19.45 (€0.15) | €0.20 | 23% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | ₨8,900 (€70) | €49 | 43% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | ₨180 (€1.42) | €5.58 | 75% |
| TOTAL | 71% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 4,391 prices entered by 369 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 20, 2013.
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Cost of living in Islamabad (Pakistan) is 71% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€2,500
in Amsterdam
you would need to make just about €734
(₨93,137)
in Islamabad.