Cost of living in Islamabad, Pakistan vs San Juan, Puerto Rico
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| Food | - 59% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Islamabad (Pakistan) is 59% cheaper than in San Juan (Puerto Rico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨710 ($4.41) | $14 | - 67% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨712 ($4.42) | $7 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨194 ($1.20) | $3.57 | - 66% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨120 ($0.74) | $1.76 | - 58% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨130 ($0.80) | $3.34 | - 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨73 ($0.45) | $4.54 | - 90% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨578 ($3.59) | $4.57 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨157 ($0.98) | $5.76 | - 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨49 ($0.30) | $3.01 | - 90% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨359 ($2.23) | $1.73 | + 29% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨2,599 ($16) | $15 | + 8% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨128 ($0.80) | $1.38 | - 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨81 ($0.50) | $2.04 | - 75% | |
| Housing | - 66% | |||
| Housing in Islamabad (Pakistan) is 66% cheaper than in San Juan (Puerto Rico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨66,483 ($413) | $1,480 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨41,393 ($257) | $925 | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨9,768 ($61) | $160 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨50,606 ($314) | $751 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨34,470 ($214) | $526 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨8,274 ($51) | $122 | - 58% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨2,197 ($14) | $42 | - 67% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨43,388 ($269) | $358 | - 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,418 ($65) | $92 | - 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨726 ($4.50) | $6 | - 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨635 ($3.94) | $16 | - 76% | |
| Clothes | - 52% | |||
| Clothes in Islamabad (Pakistan) is 52% cheaper than in San Juan (Puerto Rico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,115 ($13) | $45 | - 71% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨4,467 ($28) | $50 | - 44% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨6,103 ($38) | $86 | - 56% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨4,886 ($30) | $90 | - 66% | |
| Transportation | - 48% | |||
| Transportation in Islamabad (Pakistan) is 48% cheaper than in San Juan (Puerto Rico) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨2,073,410 ($12,867) | $25,348 | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨106 ($0.66) | $0.75 | - 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨2,717 ($17) | $33 | - 48% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨600 ($3.72) | $19 | - 80% | |
| Personal Care | - 65% | |||
| Personal Care in Islamabad (Pakistan) is 65% cheaper than in San Juan (Puerto Rico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨163 ($1.01) | $6 | - 84% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨471 ($2.93) | $12 | - 77% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,764 ($11) | $38 | - 71% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨343 ($2.13) | $5.84 | - 64% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨281 ($1.74) | $3.56 | - 51% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨315 ($1.95) | $4.19 | - 53% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨266 ($1.65) | $3.00 | - 45% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨100 ($0.62) | $2.31 | - 73% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨439 ($2.73) | $23 | - 88% | |
| Entertainment | - 58% | |||
| Entertainment in Islamabad (Pakistan) is 58% cheaper than in San Juan (Puerto Rico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,488 ($9) | $37 | - 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨1,067 ($7) | $16 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨3,623 ($22) | $60 | - 62% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,552 ($16) | $69 | - 77% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨603 ($3.74) | $8 | - 54% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨414 ($2.57) | $3.24 | - 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨441 ($2.74) | $2.85 | - 4% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨52,905 ($328) | $462 | - 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨4.61 ($0.03) | $0.12 | - 76% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨4,053 ($25) | $35 | - 28% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨181 ($1.12) | $9 | - 88% | |
| TOTAL | - 59% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 661 prices entered by 65 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 16, 2021.
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Cost of living in Islamabad (Pakistan) is 59% cheaper than in San Juan (Puerto Rico)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $4,800 in San Juan you would need to make just about $1,975 (₨318,264) in Islamabad.
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