Cost of living in Islamabad (Pakistan) is 51% cheaper than in Georgetown (Guyana)
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| Food | - 38% | |||
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| Food in Islamabad (Pakistan) is 38% cheaper than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
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| Islamabad | Georgetown | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨1,468 (1,368 G$) | 1,264 G$ | + 8% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨1,229 (1,146 G$) | 1,287 G$ | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨295 (275 G$) | 579 G$ | - 52% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨176 (164 G$) | 538 G$ | - 70% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨338 (315 G$) | 763 G$ | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨179 (167 G$) | 414 G$ | - 60% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨1,052 (980 G$) | 932 G$ | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨236 (220 G$) | 960 G$ | - 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨91 (84 G$) | 287 G$ | - 71% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨358 (334 G$) | 349 G$ | - 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨2,684 (2,501 G$) | 3,176 G$ | - 21% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨207 (193 G$) | 404 G$ | - 52% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨149 (139 G$) | 291 G$ | - 52% | |
| Housing | - 50% | |||
| Housing in Islamabad (Pakistan) is 50% cheaper than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
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| Islamabad | Georgetown | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨107,084 (99,810 G$) | 194,910 G$ | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨62,648 (58,392 G$) | 98,608 G$ | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨13,546 (12,625 G$) | 17,631 G$ | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨62,037 (57,823 G$) | 104,313 G$ | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨41,714 (38,880 G$) | 67,996 G$ | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨13,627 (12,701 G$) | 11,583 G$ | + 10% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨2,923 (2,724 G$) | 9,828 G$ | - 72% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨43,720 (40,750 G$) | 110,045 G$ | - 63% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨17,617 (16,421 G$) | 28,321 G$ | - 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨1,105 (1,030 G$) | 1,778 G$ | - 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨1,715 (1,598 G$) | 1,797 G$ | - 11% | |
| Clothes | - 47% | |||
| Clothes in Islamabad (Pakistan) is 47% cheaper than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
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| Islamabad | Georgetown | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨3,053 (2,845 G$) | 7,847 G$ | - 64% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨5,243 (4,887 G$) | 8,227 G$ | - 41% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨9,125 (8,505 G$) | 16,227 G$ | - 48% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨7,015 (6,539 G$) | 14,013 G$ | - 53% | |
| Transportation | - 58% | |||
| Transportation in Islamabad (Pakistan) is 58% cheaper than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
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| Islamabad | Georgetown | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨2,499,020 (2,329,260 G$) | 3,245,510 G$ | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨163 (152 G$) | 226 G$ | - 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨2,717 (2,532 G$) | 8,329 G$ | - 70% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨817 (762 G$) | 4,157 G$ | - 82% | |
| Personal Care | - 71% | |||
| Personal Care in Islamabad (Pakistan) is 71% cheaper than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
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| Islamabad | Georgetown | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨180 (168 G$) | 2,045 G$ | - 92% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨389 (362 G$) | 1,841 G$ | - 80% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,929 (1,798 G$) | 4,277 G$ | - 58% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨440 (410 G$) | 1,289 G$ | - 68% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨293 (273 G$) | 921 G$ | - 70% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨345 (321 G$) | 985 G$ | - 67% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨296 (276 G$) | 534 G$ | - 48% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨113 (106 G$) | 513 G$ | - 79% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨436 (407 G$) | 1,346 G$ | - 70% | |
| Entertainment | - 51% | |||
| Entertainment in Islamabad (Pakistan) is 51% cheaper than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
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| Islamabad | Georgetown | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,468 (1,368 G$) | 4,704 G$ | - 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨1,146 (1,068 G$) | 2,652 G$ | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨3,446 (3,212 G$) | 5,776 G$ | - 44% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,671 (2,489 G$) | 12,579 G$ | - 80% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨603 (562 G$) | 1,739 G$ | - 68% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨416 (388 G$) | 811 G$ | - 52% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨484 (451 G$) | 456 G$ | - 1% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨52,905 (49,311 G$) | 15,000 G$ | + 229% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨19 (18 G$) | 24 G$ | - 24% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨2,018 (1,881 G$) | 5,781 G$ | - 67% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨220 (205 G$) | 619 G$ | - 67% | |
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TOTAL | - 51% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 247 prices entered by 41 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 06, 2022.
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