- Cost of Living
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- Islamabad
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Cost of living in Islamabad, Pakistan compared to Adana, Turkey
Currency:
Food | + 18% | |||
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Food in Islamabad (Pakistan) is 18% more expensive than in Adana (Turkey) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨200 (7TL) | 18TL | - 60% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨560 (20TL) | 14TL | + 40% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨170 (6TL) | 8TL | - 21% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨101 (3.58TL) | 2.57TL | + 39% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨114 (4.03TL) | 6TL | - 36% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨73 (2.59TL) | 2.56TL | + 2% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨278 (10TL) | 8TL | + 25% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨169 (5.99TL) | 3.41TL | + 76% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨48 (1.69TL) | 1.56TL | + 8% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨333 (12TL) | 6TL | + 84% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨2,000 (71TL) | 36TL | + 98% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨110 (3.92TL) | 2.92TL | + 34% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨56 (1.98TL) | 1.07TL | + 85% | |
Housing | + 50% | |||
Housing in Islamabad (Pakistan) is 50% more expensive than in Adana (Turkey) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨58,518 (2,076TL) | 831TL | + 150% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨33,410 (1,185TL) | 687TL | + 73% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨8,526 (302TL) | 230TL | + 32% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨26,611 (944TL) | 747TL | + 26% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨14,000 (497TL) | 667TL | - 26% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨4,263 (151TL) | 338TL | - 55% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨2,979 (106TL) | 62TL | + 72% | |
40” flat screen TV | ₨39,824 (1,413TL) | 1,590TL | - 11% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,883 (386TL) | 300TL | + 29% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨619 (22TL) | 12TL | + 78% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨685 (24TL) | 12TL | + 100% | |
Clothes | + 73% | |||
Clothes in Islamabad (Pakistan) is 73% more expensive than in Adana (Turkey) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨3,433 (122TL) | 121TL | + 1% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨4,591 (163TL) | 72TL | + 126% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,580 (162TL) | 157TL | + 4% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨4,550 (161TL) | 154TL | + 5% | |
Transportation | - 30% | |||
Transportation in Islamabad (Pakistan) is 30% cheaper than in Adana (Turkey) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,600,000 (56,759TL) | 79,014TL | - 28% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨78 (2.76TL) | 4.69TL | - 41% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,350 (48TL) | 71TL | - 32% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨586 (21TL) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 23% | |||
Personal Care in Islamabad (Pakistan) is 23% cheaper than in Adana (Turkey) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨208 (7TL) | 11TL | - 30% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨343 (12TL) | 10TL | + 18% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,148 (41TL) | 105TL | - 61% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨409 (15TL) | 9TL | + 61% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨251 (9TL) | 12TL | - 27% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨331 (12TL) | 10TL | + 17% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨147 (5.21TL) | 3.70TL | + 41% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨107 (3.81TL) | 5.70TL | - 33% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨427 (15TL) | 16TL | - 7% | |
Entertainment | + 7% | |||
Entertainment in Islamabad (Pakistan) is 7% more expensive than in Adana (Turkey) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,725 (61TL) | 37TL | + 66% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨1,000 (35TL) | 29TL | + 24% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨3,029 (107TL) | 37TL | + 192% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,683 (60TL) | 69TL | - 13% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨1,041 (37TL) | 22TL | + 68% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨220 (8TL) | 9TL | - 10% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨400 (14TL) | 9TL | + 55% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨59,533 (2,112TL) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨2.24 (0.08TL) | 0.38TL | - 79% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨3,889 (138TL) | 117TL | + 18% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨130 (4.61TL) | 10TL | - 54% | |
TOTAL | + 6% |

These prices were last updated on April 24, 2018.
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Cost of living in Islamabad (Pakistan) is 6% more expensive than in Adana (Turkey)
For example, you would need at least 2,757TL
(₨77,710)
in Islamabad
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
2,600TL
in Adana.
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