Cost of living in Islamabad, Pakistan vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 59% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Islamabad (Pakistan) is 59% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨710 (C$5.84) | C$20 | - 71% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨712 (C$5.85) | C$10 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨194 (C$1.60) | C$5.78 | - 72% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨118 (C$0.97) | C$1.98 | - 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨129 (C$1.06) | C$4.18 | - 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨73 (C$0.60) | C$3.04 | - 80% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨578 (C$4.75) | C$10 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨157 (C$1.29) | C$4.24 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨49 (C$0.40) | C$3.76 | - 89% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨359 (C$2.96) | C$3.41 | - 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨2,192 (C$18) | C$19 | - 6% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨128 (C$1.06) | C$2.48 | - 57% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨81 (C$0.67) | C$1.93 | - 65% | |
| Housing | - 66% | |||
| Housing in Islamabad (Pakistan) is 66% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨63,387 (C$521) | C$2,136 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨42,985 (C$353) | C$1,241 | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨9,768 (C$80) | C$133 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨50,606 (C$416) | C$1,120 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨34,470 (C$283) | C$806 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨8,274 (C$68) | C$66 | + 3% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨2,197 (C$18) | C$54 | - 67% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨43,388 (C$357) | C$311 | + 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,418 (C$86) | C$97 | - 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨726 (C$5.97) | C$10 | - 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨635 (C$5.22) | C$25 | - 79% | |
| Clothes | - 34% | |||
| Clothes in Islamabad (Pakistan) is 34% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,115 (C$17) | C$60 | - 71% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨4,467 (C$37) | C$39 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨6,103 (C$50) | C$98 | - 49% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨4,886 (C$40) | C$117 | - 66% | |
| Transportation | - 49% | |||
| Transportation in Islamabad (Pakistan) is 49% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨2,073,410 (C$17,049) | C$22,942 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨106 (C$0.87) | C$1.39 | - 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨2,717 (C$22) | C$67 | - 67% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨576 (C$4.74) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 64% | |||
| Personal Care in Islamabad (Pakistan) is 64% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨163 (C$1.34) | C$8 | - 84% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨471 (C$3.88) | C$22 | - 82% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,764 (C$15) | C$77 | - 81% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨343 (C$2.82) | C$6 | - 56% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨281 (C$2.31) | C$3.85 | - 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨315 (C$2.59) | C$4.28 | - 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨266 (C$2.19) | C$3.11 | - 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨100 (C$0.82) | C$2.46 | - 67% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨439 (C$3.61) | C$20 | - 82% | |
| Entertainment | - 70% | |||
| Entertainment in Islamabad (Pakistan) is 70% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,488 (C$12) | C$52 | - 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨1,067 (C$9) | C$26 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨3,623 (C$30) | C$117 | - 75% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,552 (C$21) | C$96 | - 78% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨603 (C$4.96) | C$9 | - 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨414 (C$3.40) | C$5.42 | - 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨441 (C$3.62) | C$7 | - 45% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨52,905 (C$435) | C$647 | - 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨4.61 (C$0.04) | C$0.83 | - 95% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨4,053 (C$33) | C$35 | - 6% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨181 (C$1.49) | C$11 | - 86% | |
| TOTAL | - 61% | |||
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These prices were last updated on April 13, 2021.
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Cost of living in Islamabad (Pakistan) is 61% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$6,700 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$2,642 (₨321,261) in Islamabad.
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