- Cost of Living
- Pakistan
- Libya
- Islamabad
- Al Jadid
- Comparison
Cost of living in Islamabad, Pakistan compared to Al Jadid, Libya

Currency:
Food | - 12% | |||
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Food in Islamabad (Pakistan) is 12% cheaper than in Al Jadid (Libya) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨200 (2.304 Dinar) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨560 (6 Dinar) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨170 (1.958 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨101 (1.161 Dinar) | 2.750 Dinar | - 58% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨114 (1.309 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨73 (0.842 Dinar) | 2.250 Dinar | - 63% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨278 (3.200 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨169 (1.945 Dinar) | 5.000 Dinar | - 61% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨48 (0.547 Dinar) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨333 (3.838 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨2,000 (23 Dinar) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨110 (1.271 Dinar) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨56 (0.643 Dinar) | - | - | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in Islamabad (Pakistan) is in Al Jadid (Libya) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨58,518 (674 Dinar) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨33,410 (385 Dinar) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨8,526 (98 Dinar) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨26,611 (306 Dinar) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨14,000 (161 Dinar) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨4,263 (49 Dinar) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨2,979 (34 Dinar) | - | - | |
40” flat screen TV | ₨39,824 (459 Dinar) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,883 (125 Dinar) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨619 (7 Dinar) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨685 (8 Dinar) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Islamabad (Pakistan) is in Al Jadid (Libya) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨3,433 (40 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨4,591 (53 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,580 (53 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨4,550 (52 Dinar) | - | - | |
Transportation | ||||
Transportation in Islamabad (Pakistan) is in Al Jadid (Libya) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,600,000 (18,428 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨78 (0.895 Dinar) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,350 (16 Dinar) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨586 (7 Dinar) | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Islamabad (Pakistan) is in Al Jadid (Libya) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨208 (2.400 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨343 (3.948 Dinar) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,148 (13 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨409 (4.710 Dinar) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨251 (2.893 Dinar) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨331 (3.807 Dinar) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨147 (1.693 Dinar) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨107 (1.238 Dinar) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨427 (4.923 Dinar) | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Islamabad (Pakistan) is in Al Jadid (Libya) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,725 (20 Dinar) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨1,000 (12 Dinar) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨3,029 (35 Dinar) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,683 (19 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨1,041 (12 Dinar) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨220 (2.538 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨400 (4.607 Dinar) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨59,533 (686 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨2.24 (0.026 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨3,889 (45 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨130 (1.497 Dinar) | - | - | |
TOTAL | - 12% |

These prices were last updated on April 26, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Islamabad (Pakistan) is 12% cheaper than in Al Jadid (Libya)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
1,900 Dinar
in Al Jadid
you would need to make just about 1,670 Dinar
(₨144,967)
in Islamabad.
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