- Cost of Living
- Pakistan
- Libya
- Islamabad
- Al Jadid
- Comparison
Cost of living in Islamabad, Pakistan compared to Al Jadid, Libya
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Currency:
| Food | - 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Islamabad (Pakistan) is 12% cheaper than in Al Jadid (Libya) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨200 (2.571 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨560 (7 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨170 (2.185 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨101 (1.296 Dinar) | 2.750 Dinar | - 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨114 (1.461 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨73 (0.940 Dinar) | 2.250 Dinar | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨278 (3.571 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨169 (2.171 Dinar) | 5.000 Dinar | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨48 (0.611 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨333 (4.284 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨2,000 (26 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨109 (1.395 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨56 (0.718 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 (752 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨33,410 (429 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨8,526 (110 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨26,611 (342 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨14,000 (180 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨4,263 (55 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨2,979 (38 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨37,582 (483 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨11,809 (152 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨657 (8 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨536 (7 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Islamabad (Pakistan) is in Al Jadid (Libya) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨3,433 (44 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨4,591 (59 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,580 (59 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨4,550 (58 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 (20,568 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨78 (0.998 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,350 (17 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨494 (6 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Islamabad (Pakistan) is in Al Jadid (Libya) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨166 (2.128 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨316 (4.068 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,015 (13 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨409 (5.256 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨251 (3.229 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨311 (4.004 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨109 (1.399 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨106 (1.368 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨400 (5.144 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Islamabad (Pakistan) is in Al Jadid (Libya) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,585 (20 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨1,000 (13 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨2,081 (27 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,683 (22 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨1,041 (13 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨220 (2.833 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨400 (5.142 Dinar) | - | - | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | ₨52,725 (678 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨2.24 (0.029 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨3,889 (50 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨130 (1.671 Dinar) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | - 12% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 732 prices entered by 79 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 24, 2017.
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
2,100 Dinar
in Al Jadid
you would need to make just about 1,857 Dinar
(₨144,479)
in Islamabad.
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