Cost of living in Islamabad, Pakistan vs Aalborg, Denmark
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Food | - 66% | |||
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Food in Islamabad (Pakistan) is 66% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨710 (kr27) | kr136 | - 80% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨712 (kr27) | kr67 | - 60% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨194 (kr7) | kr29 | - 75% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨120 (kr4.57) | kr8 | - 42% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨130 (kr4.94) | kr26 | - 81% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨73 (kr2.78) | kr22 | - 87% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨578 (kr22) | kr63 | - 65% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨157 (kr6.00) | kr18 | - 67% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨49 (kr1.85) | kr10 | - 82% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨359 (kr14) | kr11 | + 23% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨2,599 (kr99) | kr79 | + 25% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₨128 (kr4.90) | kr19 | - 74% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨81 (kr3.09) | kr11 | - 71% | |
Housing | - 70% | |||
Housing in Islamabad (Pakistan) is 70% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨66,483 (kr2,535) | kr8,536 | - 70% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨41,393 (kr1,579) | kr5,788 | - 73% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨9,768 (kr373) | kr1,220 | - 69% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨50,606 (kr1,930) | kr5,337 | - 64% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨34,470 (kr1,315) | kr3,926 | - 67% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨8,274 (kr316) | kr1,589 | - 80% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨2,197 (kr84) | kr188 | - 55% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₨43,388 (kr1,655) | kr3,570 | - 54% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,418 (kr397) | kr710 | - 44% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨726 (kr28) | kr57 | - 51% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨635 (kr24) | kr154 | - 84% | |
Clothes | - 65% | |||
Clothes in Islamabad (Pakistan) is 65% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,115 (kr81) | kr786 | - 90% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨4,467 (kr170) | kr244 | - 30% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨6,103 (kr233) | kr727 | - 68% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨4,886 (kr186) | kr1,206 | - 85% | |
Transportation | - 74% | |||
Transportation in Islamabad (Pakistan) is 74% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨2,073,410 (kr79,069) | kr301,099 | - 74% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨106 (kr4.05) | kr10 | - 60% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨2,717 (kr104) | kr386 | - 73% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨600 (kr23) | kr255 | - 91% | |
Personal Care | - 57% | |||
Personal Care in Islamabad (Pakistan) is 57% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨163 (kr6) | kr58 | - 89% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨471 (kr18) | kr73 | - 75% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,764 (kr67) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨343 (kr13) | kr58 | - 77% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨281 (kr11) | kr28 | - 61% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨315 (kr12) | kr29 | - 58% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨266 (kr10) | kr13 | - 22% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨100 (kr3.82) | kr16 | - 76% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨439 (kr17) | kr176 | - 90% | |
Entertainment | - 69% | |||
Entertainment in Islamabad (Pakistan) is 69% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,488 (kr57) | kr344 | - 83% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨1,067 (kr41) | kr191 | - 79% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨3,623 (kr138) | kr475 | - 71% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,552 (kr97) | kr616 | - 84% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨603 (kr23) | kr77 | - 70% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨414 (kr16) | kr41 | - 61% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨441 (kr17) | kr33 | - 49% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨52,905 (kr2,018) | kr3,258 | - 38% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨4.61 (kr0.18) | kr0.93 | - 81% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨4,053 (kr155) | kr230 | - 33% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨181 (kr7) | kr42 | - 84% | |
TOTAL | - 69% |

These prices were last updated on January 15, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require kr28,000 in Aalborg you would need to make just about kr8,634 (₨226,395) in Islamabad.
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