Cost of living in Islamabad, Pakistan vs Melbourne, Australia
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| Food | - 64% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Islamabad (Pakistan) is 64% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨710 (AU$5.63) | AU$18 | - 68% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨712 (AU$5.65) | AU$12 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨194 (AU$1.54) | AU$5.27 | - 71% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨119 (AU$0.94) | AU$1.48 | - 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨130 (AU$1.03) | AU$5.06 | - 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨73 (AU$0.58) | AU$4.83 | - 88% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨578 (AU$4.59) | AU$6 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨157 (AU$1.25) | AU$4.57 | - 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨49 (AU$0.39) | AU$3.19 | - 88% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨359 (AU$2.85) | AU$5.70 | - 50% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨2,276 (AU$18) | AU$17 | + 7% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨128 (AU$1.02) | AU$2.80 | - 64% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨81 (AU$0.64) | AU$2.67 | - 76% | |
| Housing | - 77% | |||
| Housing in Islamabad (Pakistan) is 77% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨66,483 (AU$527) | AU$2,894 | - 82% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨41,393 (AU$328) | AU$2,147 | - 85% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨9,768 (AU$77) | AU$238 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨50,606 (AU$401) | AU$1,809 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨34,470 (AU$273) | AU$1,422 | - 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨8,274 (AU$66) | AU$159 | - 59% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨2,197 (AU$17) | AU$46 | - 62% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨43,388 (AU$344) | AU$354 | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,418 (AU$83) | AU$212 | - 61% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨726 (AU$5.76) | AU$12 | - 51% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨635 (AU$5.04) | AU$28 | - 82% | |
| Clothes | - 56% | |||
| Clothes in Islamabad (Pakistan) is 56% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,115 (AU$17) | AU$101 | - 83% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨4,467 (AU$35) | AU$59 | - 40% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨6,103 (AU$48) | AU$129 | - 62% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨4,886 (AU$39) | AU$131 | - 70% | |
| Transportation | - 76% | |||
| Transportation in Islamabad (Pakistan) is 76% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨2,073,410 (AU$16,450) | AU$27,303 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨106 (AU$0.84) | AU$1.38 | - 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨2,717 (AU$22) | AU$160 | - 87% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨576 (AU$4.57) | AU$21 | - 78% | |
| Personal Care | - 67% | |||
| Personal Care in Islamabad (Pakistan) is 67% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨163 (AU$1.29) | AU$7 | - 82% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨471 (AU$3.74) | AU$24 | - 84% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,764 (AU$14) | AU$72 | - 80% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨343 (AU$2.72) | AU$7 | - 60% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨281 (AU$2.23) | AU$4.31 | - 48% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨315 (AU$2.50) | AU$5.32 | - 53% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨266 (AU$2.11) | AU$2.55 | - 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨100 (AU$0.79) | AU$3.01 | - 74% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨439 (AU$3.49) | AU$36 | - 90% | |
| Entertainment | - 72% | |||
| Entertainment in Islamabad (Pakistan) is 72% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,488 (AU$12) | AU$51 | - 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨1,067 (AU$8) | AU$39 | - 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨3,623 (AU$29) | AU$226 | - 87% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,552 (AU$20) | AU$78 | - 74% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨603 (AU$4.79) | AU$16 | - 69% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨414 (AU$3.28) | AU$4.40 | - 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨441 (AU$3.50) | AU$10 | - 65% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨52,905 (AU$420) | AU$634 | - 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨4.61 (AU$0.04) | AU$0.25 | - 85% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨4,053 (AU$32) | AU$72 | - 55% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨181 (AU$1.44) | AU$33 | - 96% | |
| TOTAL | - 72% | |||
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These prices were last updated on February 24, 2021.
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Cost of living in Islamabad (Pakistan) is 72% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require AU$8,000 in Melbourne you would need to make just about AU$2,215 (₨279,227) in Islamabad.
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