Cost of living in Islamabad, Pakistan vs Georgetown, Guyana
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Food | - 45% | |||
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Food in Islamabad (Pakistan) is 45% cheaper than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨710 (925 G$) | 1,608 G$ | - 42% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨712 (927 G$) | 1,259 G$ | - 26% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨194 (253 G$) | 521 G$ | - 52% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨120 (156 G$) | 510 G$ | - 69% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨130 (169 G$) | 730 G$ | - 77% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨73 (95 G$) | 383 G$ | - 75% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨578 (753 G$) | 1,078 G$ | - 30% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨157 (205 G$) | 740 G$ | - 72% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨49 (63 G$) | 229 G$ | - 72% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨359 (468 G$) | 333 G$ | + 40% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨2,599 (3,384 G$) | 3,982 G$ | - 15% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₨128 (167 G$) | 400 G$ | - 58% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨81 (106 G$) | 282 G$ | - 63% | |
Housing | - 55% | |||
Housing in Islamabad (Pakistan) is 55% cheaper than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨66,483 (86,579 G$) | 232,431 G$ | - 63% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨41,393 (53,905 G$) | 113,424 G$ | - 52% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨9,768 (12,721 G$) | 20,497 G$ | - 38% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨50,606 (65,903 G$) | 117,257 G$ | - 44% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨34,470 (44,890 G$) | 77,460 G$ | - 42% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨8,274 (10,775 G$) | 13,624 G$ | - 21% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨2,197 (2,861 G$) | 10,028 G$ | - 71% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₨43,388 (56,503 G$) | 139,876 G$ | - 60% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,418 (13,567 G$) | 25,674 G$ | - 47% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨726 (945 G$) | 1,705 G$ | - 45% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨635 (827 G$) | 1,621 G$ | - 49% | |
Clothes | - 39% | |||
Clothes in Islamabad (Pakistan) is 39% cheaper than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,115 (2,754 G$) | 8,610 G$ | - 68% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨4,467 (5,817 G$) | 7,398 G$ | - 21% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨6,103 (7,947 G$) | 16,822 G$ | - 53% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨4,886 (6,363 G$) | 15,990 G$ | - 60% | |
Transportation | - 51% | |||
Transportation in Islamabad (Pakistan) is 51% cheaper than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨2,073,410 (2,700,159 G$) | 3,936,530 G$ | - 31% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨106 (138 G$) | 220 G$ | - 37% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨2,717 (3,538 G$) | 8,612 G$ | - 59% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨600 (781 G$) | 3,664 G$ | - 79% | |
Personal Care | - 58% | |||
Personal Care in Islamabad (Pakistan) is 58% cheaper than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨163 (212 G$) | 2,053 G$ | - 90% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨471 (614 G$) | 2,219 G$ | - 72% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,764 (2,298 G$) | 3,824 G$ | - 40% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨343 (447 G$) | 1,216 G$ | - 63% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨281 (366 G$) | 769 G$ | - 52% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨315 (410 G$) | 917 G$ | - 55% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨266 (347 G$) | 484 G$ | - 28% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨100 (130 G$) | 405 G$ | - 68% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨439 (572 G$) | 1,127 G$ | - 49% | |
Entertainment | - 39% | |||
Entertainment in Islamabad (Pakistan) is 39% cheaper than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,488 (1,938 G$) | 4,896 G$ | - 60% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨1,067 (1,389 G$) | 2,523 G$ | - 45% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨3,623 (4,719 G$) | 5,738 G$ | - 18% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,552 (3,323 G$) | 13,433 G$ | - 75% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨603 (786 G$) | 1,714 G$ | - 54% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨414 (539 G$) | 919 G$ | - 41% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨441 (574 G$) | 417 G$ | + 38% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨52,905 (68,897 G$) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨4.61 (6.00 G$) | 21 G$ | - 72% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨4,053 (5,279 G$) | 5,596 G$ | - 6% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨181 (236 G$) | 549 G$ | - 57% | |
TOTAL | - 49% |

These prices were last updated on January 22, 2021.
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Cost of living in Islamabad (Pakistan) is 49% cheaper than in Georgetown (Guyana)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require 697,000 G$ in Georgetown you would need to make just about 353,574 G$ (₨271,504) in Islamabad.
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