- Cost of Living
- Pakistan
- Turkey
- Islamabad
- Istanbul
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Islamabad (Pakistan) and Istanbul (Turkey)
| Food | 57% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Islamabad (Pakistan) is 57% cheaper than in Istanbul (Turkey) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | ₨513 (9.49TL) | 17.03TL | 44% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨205 (3.79TL) | 11.74TL | 68% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | ₨150 (2.78TL) | 5.59TL | 50% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨73 (1.34TL) | 2.20TL | 39% |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨65 (1.20TL) | 4.30TL | 72% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨96 (1.78TL) | 3.07TL | 42% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨178 (3.30TL) | 7.98TL | 59% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨178 (3.30TL) | 3.10TL | 6% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | ₨90 (1.67TL) | 2.48TL | 33% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | ₨34 (0.63TL) | 4.00TL | 84% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨152 (2.82TL) | 29TL | 90% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨64 (1.18TL) | 2.65TL | 56% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨34 (0.63TL) | 1.47TL | 57% |
| Housing | 32% | ||
| Housing in Islamabad (Pakistan) is 32% cheaper than in Istanbul (Turkey) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | ₨77,247 (1,430TL) | 1,953TL | 27% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨5,919 (110TL) | 254TL | 57% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | ₨2,121 (39TL) | 53TL | 26% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨9,754 (181TL) | 1,208TL | 85% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | ₨4,555 (84TL) | 207TL | 59% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨265 (4.90TL) | 14.65TL | 67% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨502 (9.30TL) | 15.90TL | 42% |
| Clothes | 70% | ||
| Clothes in Islamabad (Pakistan) is 70% cheaper than in Istanbul (Turkey) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | ₨3,591 (66TL) | 149TL | 55% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | ₨1,044 (19.34TL) | 95TL | 80% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | ₨2,131 (39TL) | 146TL | 73% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | ₨4,007 (74TL) | 134TL | 45% |
| Transportation | 83% | ||
| Transportation in Islamabad (Pakistan) is 83% cheaper than in Istanbul (Turkey) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨450,000 (8,331TL) | 56,125TL | 85% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨10.39 (0.19TL) | 4.64TL | 96% |
| monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,601 (30TL) | 129TL | 77% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | - | 18.80TL | - |
| Personal Care | 63% | ||
| Personal Care in Islamabad (Pakistan) is 63% cheaper than in Istanbul (Turkey) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | ₨101 (1.86TL) | 8.61TL | 78% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨282 (5.22TL) | 10.56TL | 51% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨112 (2.07TL) | 6.53TL | 68% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨140 (2.58TL) | 7.60TL | 66% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨90 (1.67TL) | 3.99TL | 58% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨136 (2.51TL) | 6.81TL | 63% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨883 (16.35TL) | 24TL | 31% |
| Entertainment | 46% | ||
| Entertainment in Islamabad (Pakistan) is 46% cheaper than in Istanbul (Turkey) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,823 (34TL) | 54TL | 37% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨752 (13.92TL) | 30TL | 54% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨2,463 (46TL) | 58TL | 21% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | ₨1,195 (22TL) | 150TL | 85% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨1,168 (22TL) | 22TL | 0% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | ₨198 (3.67TL) | 7.21TL | 49% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | ₨122 (2.25TL) | 8.44TL | 73% |
| iPod nano 16GB | ₨9,227 (171TL) | 501TL | 66% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨19.45 (0.36TL) | 0.43TL | 15% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | ₨8,900 (165TL) | 202TL | 18% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | ₨180 (3.33TL) | 8.61TL | 61% |
| TOTAL | 58% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 7,225 prices entered by 554 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 23, 2013.
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Cost of living in Islamabad (Pakistan) is 58% cheaper than in Istanbul (Turkey)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
3,125TL
in Istanbul
you would need to make just about 1,322TL
(₨71,380)
in Islamabad.