Cost of living in Islamabad, Pakistan vs Aalborg, Denmark
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| Food | - 59% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Islamabad (Pakistan) is 59% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨901 (kr39) | kr131 | - 70% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨681 (kr30) | kr67 | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨228 (kr10) | kr31 | - 68% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨115 (kr5.04) | kr7 | - 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨123 (kr5.36) | kr30 | - 82% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨98 (kr4.29) | kr19 | - 78% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨481 (kr21) | kr68 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨183 (kr8) | kr18 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨57 (kr2.48) | kr10 | - 76% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨323 (kr14) | kr12 | + 17% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨2,778 (kr121) | kr78 | + 54% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨122 (kr5.30) | kr19 | - 72% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨78 (kr3.39) | kr10 | - 65% | |
| Housing | - 64% | |||
| Housing in Islamabad (Pakistan) is 64% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨69,807 (kr3,044) | kr8,455 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨42,711 (kr1,862) | kr5,757 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨9,561 (kr417) | kr1,141 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨57,382 (kr2,502) | kr4,956 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨35,910 (kr1,566) | kr3,745 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨5,903 (kr257) | kr1,512 | - 83% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨2,366 (kr103) | kr193 | - 47% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨37,123 (kr1,619) | kr3,644 | - 56% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨11,524 (kr503) | kr684 | - 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨544 (kr24) | kr54 | - 56% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨635 (kr28) | kr169 | - 84% | |
| Clothes | - 51% | |||
| Clothes in Islamabad (Pakistan) is 51% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,127 (kr93) | kr778 | - 88% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨5,091 (kr222) | kr230 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨6,738 (kr294) | kr745 | - 61% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨5,380 (kr235) | kr1,287 | - 82% | |
| Transportation | - 65% | |||
| Transportation in Islamabad (Pakistan) is 65% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨2,018,450 (kr88,018) | kr304,676 | - 71% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨107 (kr4.67) | kr10 | - 53% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨2,717 (kr118) | kr386 | - 69% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨594 (kr26) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 52% | |||
| Personal Care in Islamabad (Pakistan) is 52% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨115 (kr5.00) | kr50 | - 90% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨502 (kr22) | kr73 | - 70% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,821 (kr79) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨386 (kr17) | kr58 | - 71% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨267 (kr12) | kr28 | - 58% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨283 (kr12) | kr29 | - 57% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨268 (kr12) | kr13 | - 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨90 (kr3.94) | kr16 | - 76% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨513 (kr22) | kr171 | - 87% | |
| Entertainment | - 63% | |||
| Entertainment in Islamabad (Pakistan) is 63% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,446 (kr63) | kr337 | - 81% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨1,073 (kr47) | kr187 | - 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨3,393 (kr148) | kr475 | - 69% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨3,139 (kr137) | kr606 | - 77% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨612 (kr27) | kr73 | - 64% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨415 (kr18) | kr42 | - 57% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨441 (kr19) | kr33 | - 42% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨52,905 (kr2,307) | kr3,125 | - 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨5.01 (kr0.22) | kr0.91 | - 76% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨5,132 (kr224) | kr255 | - 12% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨172 (kr7) | kr42 | - 82% | |
| TOTAL | - 62% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 612 prices entered by 53 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 23, 2020.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require kr25,000 in Aalborg you would need to make just about kr9,579 (₨219,678) in Islamabad.
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