Cost of living comparison between Islamabad (Pakistan) and Lubumbashi (Democratic Republic of the Congo)
| Food | 81% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Islamabad (Pakistan) is 81% cheaper than in Lubumbashi (Democratic Republic of the Congo) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | ₨513 (4,770 Franc) | 35,333 Franc | 87% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨205 (1,906 Franc) | 12,818 Franc | 85% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | ₨150 (1,399 Franc) | 2,000 Franc | 30% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨73 (675 Franc) | 2,600 Franc | 74% |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨65 (602 Franc) | 6,000 Franc | 90% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨96 (894 Franc) | - | - |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨178 (1,660 Franc) | 1,500 Franc | 11% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨178 (1,658 Franc) | 2,000 Franc | 17% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | ₨90 (839 Franc) | 3,050 Franc | 72% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | ₨34 (314 Franc) | 2,772 Franc | 89% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨152 (1,416 Franc) | 30,000 Franc | 95% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨64 (592 Franc) | 2,475 Franc | 76% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨34 (316 Franc) | 2,501 Franc | 87% |
| Housing | 54% | ||
| Housing in Islamabad (Pakistan) is 54% cheaper than in Lubumbashi (Democratic Republic of the Congo) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | ₨77,247 (718,716 Franc) | 1,350,000 Franc | 47% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨5,919 (55,069 Franc) | 30,000 Franc | 84% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | ₨1,962 (18,257 Franc) | 135,000 Franc | 86% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨9,754 (90,748 Franc) | 1,500,000 Franc | 94% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | ₨4,555 (42,376 Franc) | - | - |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨265 (2,462 Franc) | 8,500 Franc | 71% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨502 (4,671 Franc) | - | - |
| Clothes | 82% | ||
| Clothes in Islamabad (Pakistan) is 82% cheaper than in Lubumbashi (Democratic Republic of the Congo) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | ₨3,591 (33,412 Franc) | 90,000 Franc | 63% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | ₨1,044 (9,718 Franc) | 90,000 Franc | 89% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | ₨2,131 (19,827 Franc) | 90,000 Franc | 78% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | ₨4,007 (37,284 Franc) | 135,000 Franc | 72% |
| Transportation | 92% | ||
| Transportation in Islamabad (Pakistan) is 92% cheaper than in Lubumbashi (Democratic Republic of the Congo) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨450,000 (4,186,855 Franc) | 6,300,000 Franc | 34% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨10.39 (97 Franc) | 1,589 Franc | 94% |
| monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,601 (14,899 Franc) | 231,827 Franc | 94% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | ₨548 (5,097 Franc) | - | - |
| Personal Care | 37% | ||
| Personal Care in Islamabad (Pakistan) is 37% cheaper than in Lubumbashi (Democratic Republic of the Congo) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | ₨101 (937 Franc) | - | - |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨282 (2,623 Franc) | 15,000 Franc | 83% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨112 (1,041 Franc) | - | - |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨140 (1,299 Franc) | 7,000 Franc | 81% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨90 (838 Franc) | 3,958 Franc | 79% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨136 (1,264 Franc) | 2,000 Franc | 37% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨883 (8,219 Franc) | 15,000 Franc | 45% |
| Entertainment | 66% | ||
| Entertainment in Islamabad (Pakistan) is 66% cheaper than in Lubumbashi (Democratic Republic of the Congo) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,823 (16,961 Franc) | 41,667 Franc | 59% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨752 (6,996 Franc) | - | - |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨2,463 (22,916 Franc) | - | - |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | ₨1,195 (11,116 Franc) | 110,000 Franc | 90% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨1,168 (10,870 Franc) | 4,750 Franc | 129% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | ₨198 (1,844 Franc) | 3,000 Franc | 39% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | ₨122 (1,130 Franc) | 2,800 Franc | 60% |
| iPod nano 16GB | ₨9,227 (85,849 Franc) | 270,000 Franc | 68% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨19.45 (181 Franc) | 100 Franc | 81% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | ₨1,200 (11,165 Franc) | 180,000 Franc | 94% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | ₨180 (1,675 Franc) | 2,700 Franc | 38% |
| TOTAL | 76% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,430 prices entered by 99 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 19, 2013.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
1,562,500 Franc
in Lubumbashi
you would need to make just about 376,853 Franc
(₨40,504)
in Islamabad.