Cost of living in Islamabad, Pakistan vs Paulinia, Brazil
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| Food | - 59% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Islamabad (Pakistan) is 59% cheaper than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨710 (R$ 24) | R$ 35 | - 32% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨712 (R$ 24) | R$ 20 | + 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨194 (R$ 6) | R$ 30 | - 78% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨120 (R$ 3.99) | R$ 4.00 | - 0% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨130 (R$ 4.32) | R$ 24 | - 82% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨73 (R$ 2.43) | R$ 9 | - 73% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨578 (R$ 19) | R$ 30 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨157 (R$ 5.24) | R$ 9 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨49 (R$ 1.62) | R$ 10 | - 84% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨359 (R$ 12) | R$ 60 | - 80% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨2,599 (R$ 87) | R$ 120 | - 28% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨128 (R$ 4.28) | R$ 6.00 | - 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨81 (R$ 2.70) | R$ 3.00 | - 10% | |
| Housing | + 0% | |||
| Housing in Islamabad (Pakistan) is about the same as in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨66,483 (R$ 2,216) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨41,393 (R$ 1,380) | R$ 1,450 | - 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨9,768 (R$ 326) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨50,606 (R$ 1,687) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨34,470 (R$ 1,149) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨8,274 (R$ 276) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨2,197 (R$ 73) | R$ 70 | + 5% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨43,388 (R$ 1,446) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,418 (R$ 347) | R$ 300 | + 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨726 (R$ 24) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨635 (R$ 21) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 28% | |||
| Clothes in Islamabad (Pakistan) is 28% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,115 (R$ 70) | R$ 80 | - 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨4,467 (R$ 149) | R$ 60 | + 148% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨6,103 (R$ 203) | R$ 500 | - 59% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨4,886 (R$ 163) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 28% | |||
| Transportation in Islamabad (Pakistan) is 28% cheaper than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨2,073,410 (R$ 69,101) | R$ 15,000 | + 361% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨106 (R$ 3.54) | R$ 4.46 | - 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨2,717 (R$ 91) | R$ 227 | - 60% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨600 (R$ 20) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 66% | |||
| Personal Care in Islamabad (Pakistan) is 66% cheaper than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨163 (R$ 5.42) | R$ 20 | - 73% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨471 (R$ 16) | R$ 50 | - 69% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,764 (R$ 59) | R$ 300 | - 80% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨343 (R$ 11) | R$ 20 | - 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨281 (R$ 9) | R$ 27 | - 66% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨315 (R$ 10) | R$ 36 | - 70% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨266 (R$ 9) | R$ 13 | - 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨100 (R$ 3.34) | R$ 13 | - 75% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨439 (R$ 15) | R$ 60 | - 76% | |
| Entertainment | - 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Islamabad (Pakistan) is 42% cheaper than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,488 (R$ 50) | R$ 200 | - 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨1,067 (R$ 36) | R$ 80 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨3,623 (R$ 121) | R$ 300 | - 60% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,552 (R$ 85) | R$ 80 | + 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨603 (R$ 20) | R$ 80 | - 75% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨414 (R$ 14) | R$ 10 | + 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨441 (R$ 15) | R$ 5.00 | + 194% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨52,905 (R$ 1,763) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨4.61 (R$ 0.15) | R$ 0.50 | - 69% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨4,053 (R$ 135) | R$ 300 | - 55% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨181 (R$ 6) | R$ 5.00 | + 21% | |
| TOTAL | - 32% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 285 prices entered by 41 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 20, 2021.
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Cost of living in Islamabad (Pakistan) is 32% cheaper than in Paulinia (Brazil)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require R$ 6,900 in Paulinia you would need to make just about R$ 4,700 (₨141,039) in Islamabad.
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