Cost of living in Islamabad, Pakistan vs Aveiro, Portugal
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Food | - 38% | |||
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Food in Islamabad (Pakistan) is 38% cheaper than in Aveiro (Portugal) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨710 (€3.69) | €8 | - 51% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨712 (€3.70) | €6 | - 41% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨194 (€1.01) | €2.68 | - 62% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨119 (€0.62) | €0.66 | - 7% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨130 (€0.67) | €1.79 | - 62% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨73 (€0.38) | €1.13 | - 67% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨578 (€3.00) | €3.70 | - 19% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨157 (€0.82) | €1.20 | - 32% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨49 (€0.25) | €1.14 | - 78% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨359 (€1.87) | €1.12 | + 67% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨2,276 (€12) | €4.38 | + 170% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₨128 (€0.67) | €1.81 | - 63% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨81 (€0.42) | €0.78 | - 46% | |
Housing | - 43% | |||
Housing in Islamabad (Pakistan) is 43% cheaper than in Aveiro (Portugal) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨66,483 (€345) | €593 | - 42% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨41,393 (€215) | €411 | - 48% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨9,768 (€51) | €113 | - 55% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨50,606 (€263) | €435 | - 40% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨34,470 (€179) | €342 | - 48% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨8,274 (€43) | €70 | - 39% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨2,197 (€11) | €18 | - 38% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₨43,388 (€225) | €405 | - 44% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,418 (€54) | €91 | - 40% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨726 (€3.77) | €4.94 | - 24% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨635 (€3.30) | €7 | - 53% | |
Clothes | - 49% | |||
Clothes in Islamabad (Pakistan) is 49% cheaper than in Aveiro (Portugal) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,115 (€11) | €76 | - 86% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨4,467 (€23) | €27 | - 13% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨6,103 (€32) | €93 | - 66% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨4,886 (€25) | €67 | - 62% | |
Transportation | - 60% | |||
Transportation in Islamabad (Pakistan) is 60% cheaper than in Aveiro (Portugal) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨2,073,410 (€10,767) | €25,715 | - 58% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨106 (€0.55) | €1.39 | - 60% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨2,717 (€14) | €33 | - 58% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨576 (€2.99) | €14 | - 78% | |
Personal Care | - 65% | |||
Personal Care in Islamabad (Pakistan) is 65% cheaper than in Aveiro (Portugal) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨163 (€0.85) | €6 | - 86% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨471 (€2.45) | €7 | - 65% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,764 (€9) | €57 | - 84% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨343 (€1.78) | €3.88 | - 54% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨281 (€1.46) | €3.81 | - 62% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨315 (€1.63) | €4.09 | - 60% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨266 (€1.38) | €1.05 | + 31% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨100 (€0.52) | €2.71 | - 81% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨439 (€2.28) | €11 | - 79% | |
Entertainment | - 60% | |||
Entertainment in Islamabad (Pakistan) is 60% cheaper than in Aveiro (Portugal) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,488 (€8) | €25 | - 69% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨1,067 (€5.54) | €13 | - 57% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨3,623 (€19) | €41 | - 54% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,552 (€13) | €32 | - 58% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨603 (€3.13) | €4.96 | - 37% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨414 (€2.15) | €1.40 | + 53% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨441 (€2.29) | €2.57 | - 11% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨52,905 (€275) | €528 | - 48% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨4.61 (€0.02) | €0.24 | - 90% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨4,053 (€21) | €44 | - 52% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨181 (€0.94) | €4.44 | - 79% | |
TOTAL | - 52% |

These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €1,900 in Aveiro you would need to make just about €915 (₨176,169) in Islamabad.
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