Cost of living in Islamabad, Pakistan vs Ghaziabad, India
Currency:
| Food | - 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Islamabad (Pakistan) is 4% cheaper than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨710 (₨323) | ₨524 | - 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨712 (₨324) | ₨232 | + 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨194 (₨88) | ₨178 | - 50% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨120 (₨54) | ₨53 | + 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨122 (₨56) | ₨74 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨73 (₨33) | ₨38 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨578 (₨263) | ₨147 | + 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨157 (₨72) | ₨133 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨49 (₨22) | ₨19 | + 19% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨359 (₨164) | ₨109 | + 50% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨2,599 (₨1,183) | ₨819 | + 45% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨128 (₨58) | ₨75 | - 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨81 (₨37) | ₨27 | + 36% | |
| Housing | + 8% | |||
| Housing in Islamabad (Pakistan) is 8% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨66,483 (₨30,263) | ₨21,065 | + 44% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨41,393 (₨18,842) | ₨15,843 | + 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨9,768 (₨4,446) | ₨3,761 | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨50,606 (₨23,036) | ₨28,261 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨34,470 (₨15,691) | ₨9,442 | + 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨8,274 (₨3,766) | ₨3,583 | + 5% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨2,197 (₨1,000) | ₨967 | + 3% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨43,388 (₨19,750) | ₨36,957 | - 47% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,418 (₨4,742) | ₨11,203 | - 58% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨726 (₨330) | ₨332 | - 0% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨635 (₨289) | ₨148 | + 95% | |
| Clothes | - 24% | |||
| Clothes in Islamabad (Pakistan) is 24% cheaper than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,115 (₨963) | ₨2,276 | - 58% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨4,467 (₨2,033) | ₨2,500 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨6,103 (₨2,778) | ₨3,034 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨4,886 (₨2,224) | ₨2,269 | - 2% | |
| Transportation | + 2% | |||
| Transportation in Islamabad (Pakistan) is about the same as in Ghaziabad (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨2,073,410 (₨943,808) | ₨734,341 | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨106 (₨48) | ₨67 | - 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨2,717 (₨1,237) | ₨1,157 | + 7% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨600 (₨273) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Islamabad (Pakistan) is 19% cheaper than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨163 (₨74) | ₨174 | - 57% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨471 (₨215) | ₨500 | - 57% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,764 (₨803) | ₨500 | + 61% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨343 (₨156) | ₨250 | - 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨281 (₨128) | ₨152 | - 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨315 (₨143) | ₨189 | - 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨266 (₨121) | ₨106 | + 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨100 (₨46) | ₨73 | - 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨439 (₨200) | ₨190 | + 5% | |
| Entertainment | - 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Islamabad (Pakistan) is 17% cheaper than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,488 (₨677) | ₨1,199 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨1,067 (₨486) | ₨451 | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨3,623 (₨1,649) | ₨1,423 | + 16% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,552 (₨1,162) | ₨1,473 | - 21% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨603 (₨275) | ₨525 | - 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨414 (₨188) | ₨164 | + 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨441 (₨201) | ₨177 | + 13% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨52,905 (₨24,082) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨4.61 (₨2.10) | ₨2.83 | - 26% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨4,053 (₨1,845) | ₨2,533 | - 27% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨181 (₨82) | ₨187 | - 56% | |
| TOTAL | - 5% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 262 prices entered by 46 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 15, 2021.
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