- Cost of Living
- Pakistan
- Sudan
- Islamabad
- Al-Fashir
- Comparison
Cost of living in Islamabad, Pakistan compared to Al-Fashir, Sudan

Currency:
Food | ||||
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Food in Islamabad (Pakistan) is in Al-Fashir (Sudan) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨200 (31 Pound) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨560 (88 Pound) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨170 (27 Pound) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨101 (16 Pound) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | ₨114 (18 Pound) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨73 (11 Pound) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨278 (43 Pound) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨169 (26 Pound) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨48 (7 Pound) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨333 (52 Pound) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨2,000 (313 Pound) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨110 (17 Pound) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨56 (9 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 (9,145 Pound) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨33,410 (5,221 Pound) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨8,526 (1,332 Pound) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨26,611 (4,159 Pound) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨14,000 (2,188 Pound) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨4,263 (666 Pound) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨2,979 (465 Pound) | - | - | |
40” flat screen TV | ₨39,824 (6,224 Pound) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,883 (1,701 Pound) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨619 (97 Pound) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨685 (107 Pound) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Islamabad (Pakistan) is in Al-Fashir (Sudan) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨3,433 (537 Pound) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨4,591 (718 Pound) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,580 (716 Pound) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨4,550 (711 Pound) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 11% | |||
Transportation in Islamabad (Pakistan) is 11% more expensive than in Al-Fashir (Sudan) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,600,000 (250,050 Pound) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨78 (12 Pound) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,350 (211 Pound) | 100 Pound | + 111% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨586 (92 Pound) | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Islamabad (Pakistan) is in Al-Fashir (Sudan) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨208 (33 Pound) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨343 (54 Pound) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,148 (179 Pound) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨409 (64 Pound) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨251 (39 Pound) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨331 (52 Pound) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨147 (23 Pound) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨107 (17 Pound) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨427 (67 Pound) | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Islamabad (Pakistan) is in Al-Fashir (Sudan) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,725 (270 Pound) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨1,000 (156 Pound) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨3,029 (473 Pound) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,683 (263 Pound) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨1,041 (163 Pound) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨220 (34 Pound) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨400 (63 Pound) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨59,533 (9,304 Pound) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨2.24 (0.35 Pound) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨3,889 (608 Pound) | - | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨130 (20 Pound) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 11% |

These prices were last updated on April 26, 2018.
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Cost of living in Islamabad (Pakistan) is 11% more expensive than in Al-Fashir (Sudan)
For example, you would need at least 27,652 Pound
(₨176,939)
in Islamabad
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
25,000 Pound
in Al-Fashir.
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