Cost of living in Islamabad (Pakistan) is 29% cheaper than in Aguadilla (Puerto Rico)
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Food | - 40% | |||
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Food in Islamabad (Pakistan) is 40% cheaper than in Aguadilla (Puerto Rico) | ||||
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Islamabad | Aguadilla | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨795 ($2.83) | $9 | - 67% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨800 ($2.85) | $7 | - 59% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨539 ($1.92) | $3.52 | - 45% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨197 ($0.70) | $1.67 | - 58% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨341 ($1.22) | $2.57 | - 53% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨117 ($0.42) | $4.14 | - 90% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨1,772 ($6) | $3.71 | + 70% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨314 ($1.12) | $3.47 | - 68% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨124 ($0.44) | $3.63 | - 88% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨1,873 ($7) | $2.56 | + 160% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨5,942 ($21) | $16 | + 31% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₨201 ($0.72) | $1.51 | - 53% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨123 ($0.44) | $1.45 | - 70% | |
Housing | - 52% | |||
Housing in Islamabad (Pakistan) is 52% cheaper than in Aguadilla (Puerto Rico) | ||||
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Islamabad | Aguadilla | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨126,098 ($449) | $943 | - 52% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨83,450 ($297) | $586 | - 49% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨30,463 ($109) | $241 | - 55% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨79,507 ($283) | $616 | - 54% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨50,946 ($182) | $471 | - 61% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨20,584 ($73) | $123 | - 40% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨2,671 ($10) | $43 | - 78% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₨48,662 ($173) | $272 | - 36% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨28,615 ($102) | $79 | + 28% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨1,344 ($4.79) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨2,073 ($7) | - | - | |
Clothes | - 41% | |||
Clothes in Islamabad (Pakistan) is 41% cheaper than in Aguadilla (Puerto Rico) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨4,906 ($17) | $40 | - 56% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨7,860 ($28) | $37 | - 24% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨8,323 ($30) | $80 | - 63% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨5,120 ($18) | $82 | - 78% | |
Transportation | + 6% | |||
Transportation in Islamabad (Pakistan) is 6% more expensive than in Aguadilla (Puerto Rico) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨2,499,020 ($8,908) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨300 ($1.07) | $0.69 | + 55% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨6,326 ($23) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨1,171 ($4.17) | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Islamabad (Pakistan) is about the same as in Aguadilla (Puerto Rico) | ||||
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Islamabad | Aguadilla | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨257 ($0.92) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨1,694 ($6) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨2,015 ($7) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨440 ($1.57) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨293 ($1.04) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨494 ($1.76) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨317 ($1.13) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨289 ($1.03) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨435 ($1.55) | - | - | |
Entertainment | - 17% | |||
Entertainment in Islamabad (Pakistan) is 17% cheaper than in Aguadilla (Puerto Rico) | ||||
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Islamabad | Aguadilla | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨2,127 ($8) | $41 | - 82% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨1,146 ($4.08) | $13 | - 69% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨3,662 ($13) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨3,829 ($14) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨603 ($2.15) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨321 ($1.15) | $2.83 | - 60% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨484 ($1.73) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨52,905 ($189) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨21 ($0.07) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨3,436 ($12) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨1,809 ($6) | - | - | |
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TOTAL | - 29% |

These prices were last updated on March 20, 2023.
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