- Cost of Living
- Pakistan
- Sudan
- Islamabad
- Al-Fashir
- Comparison
Cost of living in Islamabad, Pakistan compared to Al-Fashir, Sudan
WARNING!
Al-Fashir has artificial and unrealistic official exchange rates.
You can also get this comparison using the parallel street rate in Al-Fashir.
Currency:
| Food | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Islamabad (Pakistan) is in Al-Fashir (Sudan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨200 (13 Pound) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨560 (35 Pound) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨170 (11 Pound) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨101 (6 Pound) | - | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨114 (7 Pound) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨73 (4.63 Pound) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨278 (18 Pound) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨169 (11 Pound) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨48 (3.01 Pound) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨333 (21 Pound) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨2,000 (127 Pound) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨109 (7 Pound) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨56 (3.53 Pound) | - | - | |
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in Islamabad (Pakistan) is in Al-Fashir (Sudan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨58,518 (3,705 Pound) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨33,410 (2,115 Pound) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨8,526 (540 Pound) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨26,611 (1,685 Pound) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨14,000 (886 Pound) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨4,263 (270 Pound) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨2,979 (189 Pound) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨37,094 (2,349 Pound) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨11,433 (724 Pound) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨657 (42 Pound) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨536 (34 Pound) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Islamabad (Pakistan) is in Al-Fashir (Sudan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨3,433 (217 Pound) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨4,591 (291 Pound) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,580 (290 Pound) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨4,550 (288 Pound) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 3% | |||
| Transportation in Islamabad (Pakistan) is 3% cheaper than in Al-Fashir (Sudan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,600,000 (101,301 Pound) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨78 (4.92 Pound) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,350 (85 Pound) | 100 Pound | - 15% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨494 (31 Pound) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Islamabad (Pakistan) is in Al-Fashir (Sudan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨166 (10 Pound) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨316 (20 Pound) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨859 (54 Pound) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨409 (26 Pound) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨251 (16 Pound) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨310 (20 Pound) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨90 (5.67 Pound) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨105 (7 Pound) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨399 (25 Pound) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Islamabad (Pakistan) is in Al-Fashir (Sudan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,585 (100 Pound) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨1,000 (63 Pound) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨2,081 (132 Pound) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,683 (107 Pound) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨1,041 (66 Pound) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨220 (14 Pound) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨400 (25 Pound) | - | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | ₨17,410 (1,102 Pound) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨2.24 (0.14 Pound) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨3,889 (246 Pound) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨130 (8 Pound) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | - 3% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 730 prices entered by 79 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 22, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
12,000 Pound
in Al-Fashir
you would need to make just about 11,584 Pound
(₨182,958)
in Islamabad.
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