Cost of living in Islamabad (Pakistan) is 17% cheaper than in Astana (Kazakhstan)
We need your help!
Expatistan is a collaborative effort. The data gets better with every new price that you enter.
Do you know the prices in Astana or in Islamabad? You can help!
Improve the prices for Astana! Improve the prices for Islamabad!
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 268 prices entered by 61 different people.
Full price comparison, by category
(click to expand each category)
Currency:
Food | - 25% | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Food in Islamabad (Pakistan) is 25% cheaper than in Astana (Kazakhstan) | ||||
Update prices | Update prices | |||
Islamabad | Astana | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨623 (1,006 KZT) | 2,146 KZT | - 53% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨706 (1,140 KZT) | 2,240 KZT | - 49% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨431 (696 KZT) | 1,050 KZT | - 34% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨207 (334 KZT) | 461 KZT | - 28% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨254 (410 KZT) | 841 KZT | - 51% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨203 (328 KZT) | 946 KZT | - 65% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨390 (630 KZT) | 2,294 KZT | - 73% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨320 (517 KZT) | 565 KZT | - 8% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨106 (171 KZT) | 176 KZT | - 3% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨777 (1,254 KZT) | 304 KZT | + 312% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨2,010 (3,245 KZT) | 3,114 KZT | + 4% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₨230 (371 KZT) | 576 KZT | - 35% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨119 (192 KZT) | 234 KZT | - 18% | |
Housing | + 27% | |||
Housing in Islamabad (Pakistan) is 27% more expensive than in Astana (Kazakhstan) | ||||
Update prices | Update prices | |||
Islamabad | Astana | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨289,184 (466,794 KZT) | 317,250 KZT | + 47% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨145,126 (234,259 KZT) | 232,201 KZT | + 1% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨30,190 (48,732 KZT) | 20,124 KZT | + 142% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨85,513 (138,032 KZT) | 168,387 KZT | - 18% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨68,040 (109,828 KZT) | 130,240 KZT | - 16% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨22,303 (36,000 KZT) | 14,655 KZT | + 146% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨1,526 (2,463 KZT) | 4,600 KZT | - 46% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₨36,219 (58,463 KZT) | 131,573 KZT | - 56% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨18,970 (30,620 KZT) | 39,836 KZT | - 23% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨1,677 (2,706 KZT) | 4,002 KZT | - 32% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨6,547 (10,569 KZT) | 5,214 KZT | + 103% | |
Clothes | - 41% | |||
Clothes in Islamabad (Pakistan) is 41% cheaper than in Astana (Kazakhstan) | ||||
Update prices | Update prices | |||
Islamabad | Astana | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨4,918 (7,939 KZT) | 31,167 KZT | - 75% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨9,510 (15,351 KZT) | 20,130 KZT | - 24% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨21,763 (35,129 KZT) | 38,253 KZT | - 8% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨7,350 (11,864 KZT) | 50,393 KZT | - 76% | |
Transportation | - 19% | |||
Transportation in Islamabad (Pakistan) is 19% cheaper than in Astana (Kazakhstan) | ||||
Update prices | Update prices | |||
Islamabad | Astana | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨4,797,400 (7,743,852 KZT) | 7,152,790 KZT | + 8% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨230 (371 KZT) | 222 KZT | + 67% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨2,628 (4,243 KZT) | 8,639 KZT | - 51% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨606 (979 KZT) | 2,264 KZT | - 57% | |
Personal Care | - 49% | |||
Personal Care in Islamabad (Pakistan) is 49% cheaper than in Astana (Kazakhstan) | ||||
Update prices | Update prices | |||
Islamabad | Astana | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨215 (347 KZT) | 1,227 KZT | - 72% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨418 (674 KZT) | 2,147 KZT | - 69% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨2,273 (3,669 KZT) | 5,314 KZT | - 31% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨589 (951 KZT) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨372 (600 KZT) | 1,136 KZT | - 47% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨291 (469 KZT) | 1,229 KZT | - 62% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨163 (263 KZT) | 598 KZT | - 56% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨187 (302 KZT) | 520 KZT | - 42% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨1,350 (2,180 KZT) | 3,504 KZT | - 38% | |
Entertainment | - 45% | |||
Entertainment in Islamabad (Pakistan) is 45% cheaper than in Astana (Kazakhstan) | ||||
Update prices | Update prices | |||
Islamabad | Astana | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,419 (2,291 KZT) | 8,690 KZT | - 74% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨859 (1,386 KZT) | 2,818 KZT | - 51% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨3,662 (5,910 KZT) | 10,988 KZT | - 46% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨4,194 (6,770 KZT) | 15,065 KZT | - 55% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨431 (696 KZT) | 2,261 KZT | - 69% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨356 (575 KZT) | 999 KZT | - 42% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨414 (668 KZT) | 805 KZT | - 17% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨97,565 (157,488 KZT) | 219,102 KZT | - 28% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨21 (34 KZT) | 14 KZT | + 139% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨2,459 (3,970 KZT) | 25,049 KZT | - 84% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨436 (704 KZT) | 584 KZT | + 21% | |
TOTAL | - 17% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 268 prices entered by 61 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
Exchange rate:
1.614
KZT
/
PKR
*
Detailed prices for each city individually
Recent Comparisons
- Cost of living in Dubai is 39% cheaper than in London
- Cost of living in Abu Dhabi is 17% cheaper than in Dubai
- Cost of living in New York City is 95% more expensive than in Tokyo
- Cost of living in London is 48% more expensive than in Paris
- Cost of living in Barcelona, Spain is about the same as in Madrid
- Cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 59% more expensive than in Tokyo
- Cost of living in Singapore is 22% more expensive than in Hong Kong
- Cost of living in San Carlos de Bariloche is 70% cheaper than in Buenos Aires
- Cost of living in New York City is 216% more expensive than in Guayaquil
- Cost of living in Tallinn is 29% cheaper than in Helsinki
Compare other countries
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require 958,000 KZT in Astana you would need to make just about 794,419 KZT (₨492,151) in Islamabad.
Do you live in Astana? We need your help!
Cost of Living and Prices in Similar Cities
- Cost of Living, Prices in Zurich (Switzerland)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Plovdiv (Bulgaria)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Macao
- Cost of Living, Prices in Helsinki (Finland)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Tel Aviv (Israel)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Thessaloniki (Greece)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Essen (Germany)
Prices recently added
- 1 kg of tomatoes in London costs £2.29 (38 minutes ago)
- 1 liter of whole fat milk in Hyderabad, India costs ₨65 (about 5 hours ago)
- Basic dinner out in neighborhood pub, dinner for two in Sydney costs AU$100 (about 5 hours ago)
- 2 liters of coca-cola in Dublin costs €4.00 (about 5 hours ago)
- Weekly rent - 85m2 furnished accommodation in expensive area in Rio de Janeiro costs R$ 25,800 (about 6 hours ago)
- Public transport in Arequipa costs S/. 75 (about 6 hours ago)