Cost of living in Islamabad, Pakistan vs Londrina, Brazil
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Food | + 2% | |||
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Food in Islamabad (Pakistan) is about the same as in Londrina (Brazil) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨961 (R$ 26) | R$ 23 | + 10% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨658 (R$ 18) | R$ 26 | - 32% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨207 (R$ 5.55) | R$ 5.23 | + 6% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨120 (R$ 3.21) | R$ 2.79 | + 15% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨128 (R$ 3.42) | R$ 5.64 | - 39% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨85 (R$ 2.27) | R$ 3.97 | - 43% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨513 (R$ 14) | R$ 12 | + 11% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨165 (R$ 4.42) | R$ 7 | - 38% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨51 (R$ 1.37) | R$ 2.39 | - 43% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨328 (R$ 9) | R$ 4.39 | + 100% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨2,741 (R$ 73) | R$ 32 | + 126% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨119 (R$ 3.19) | R$ 6 | - 51% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨84 (R$ 2.25) | R$ 2.11 | + 7% | |
Housing | + 17% | |||
Housing in Islamabad (Pakistan) is 17% more expensive than in Londrina (Brazil) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨78,712 (R$ 2,106) | R$ 1,628 | + 29% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨48,758 (R$ 1,304) | R$ 1,082 | + 21% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨10,501 (R$ 281) | R$ 237 | + 18% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨66,458 (R$ 1,778) | R$ 1,002 | + 77% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨36,384 (R$ 973) | R$ 715 | + 36% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨5,903 (R$ 158) | R$ 245 | - 36% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨2,181 (R$ 58) | R$ 80 | - 27% | |
40” flat screen TV | ₨35,034 (R$ 937) | R$ 1,643 | - 43% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨11,296 (R$ 302) | R$ 345 | - 12% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨486 (R$ 13) | R$ 16 | - 19% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨635 (R$ 17) | R$ 12 | + 37% | |
Clothes | - 38% | |||
Clothes in Islamabad (Pakistan) is 38% cheaper than in Londrina (Brazil) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,170 (R$ 58) | R$ 230 | - 75% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨5,091 (R$ 136) | R$ 178 | - 23% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨7,120 (R$ 190) | R$ 416 | - 54% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨5,169 (R$ 138) | R$ 248 | - 44% | |
Transportation | - 31% | |||
Transportation in Islamabad (Pakistan) is 31% cheaper than in Londrina (Brazil) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨2,016,900 (R$ 53,957) | R$ 75,858 | - 29% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨106 (R$ 2.83) | R$ 4.03 | - 30% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨3,759 (R$ 101) | R$ 146 | - 31% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨550 (R$ 15) | R$ 28 | - 48% | |
Personal Care | - 49% | |||
Personal Care in Islamabad (Pakistan) is 49% cheaper than in Londrina (Brazil) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨115 (R$ 3.07) | R$ 16 | - 81% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨563 (R$ 15) | R$ 31 | - 51% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,821 (R$ 49) | R$ 247 | - 80% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨510 (R$ 14) | R$ 10 | + 43% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨303 (R$ 8) | R$ 9 | - 15% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨308 (R$ 8) | R$ 13 | - 36% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨159 (R$ 4.26) | R$ 4.83 | - 12% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨110 (R$ 2.94) | R$ 3.45 | - 15% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨497 (R$ 13) | R$ 28 | - 52% | |
Entertainment | - 30% | |||
Entertainment in Islamabad (Pakistan) is 30% cheaper than in Londrina (Brazil) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,446 (R$ 39) | R$ 77 | - 50% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨1,122 (R$ 30) | R$ 35 | - 14% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨3,749 (R$ 100) | R$ 208 | - 52% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨3,088 (R$ 83) | R$ 144 | - 43% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨612 (R$ 16) | R$ 22 | - 25% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨435 (R$ 12) | R$ 7 | + 79% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨451 (R$ 12) | R$ 8 | + 59% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨55,007 (R$ 1,472) | R$ 3,034 | - 51% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨21 (R$ 0.56) | R$ 0.91 | - 39% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨5,405 (R$ 145) | R$ 106 | + 37% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨191 (R$ 5.12) | R$ 8 | - 33% | |
TOTAL | - 18% |

These prices were last updated on December 08, 2019.
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Cost of living in Islamabad (Pakistan) is 18% cheaper than in Londrina (Brazil)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require R$ 4,900 in Londrina you would need to make just about R$ 4,009 (₨149,864) in Islamabad.
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