Cost of living in Islamabad, Pakistan vs Thane, India
Currency:
| Food | - 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Islamabad (Pakistan) is 19% cheaper than in Thane (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨710 (₨331) | ₨844 | - 61% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨712 (₨332) | ₨288 | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨194 (₨90) | ₨124 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨119 (₨55) | ₨62 | - 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨130 (₨60) | ₨64 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨73 (₨34) | ₨37 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨578 (₨269) | ₨274 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨157 (₨73) | ₨168 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨49 (₨23) | ₨24 | - 4% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨359 (₨167) | ₨138 | + 22% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨2,276 (₨1,060) | ₨588 | + 80% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨128 (₨60) | ₨73 | - 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨81 (₨38) | ₨31 | + 24% | |
| Housing | - 7% | |||
| Housing in Islamabad (Pakistan) is 7% cheaper than in Thane (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨66,483 (₨30,974) | ₨34,699 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨41,393 (₨19,285) | ₨22,512 | - 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨9,768 (₨4,551) | ₨5,414 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨50,606 (₨23,577) | ₨21,166 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨34,470 (₨16,059) | ₨12,897 | + 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨8,274 (₨3,855) | ₨2,613 | + 48% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨2,197 (₨1,024) | ₨800 | + 28% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨43,388 (₨20,214) | ₨35,364 | - 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,418 (₨4,854) | ₨15,424 | - 69% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨726 (₨338) | ₨395 | - 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨635 (₨296) | ₨548 | - 46% | |
| Clothes | - 22% | |||
| Clothes in Islamabad (Pakistan) is 22% cheaper than in Thane (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,115 (₨985) | ₨2,258 | - 56% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨4,467 (₨2,081) | ₨2,459 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨6,103 (₨2,843) | ₨3,268 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨4,886 (₨2,276) | ₨2,619 | - 13% | |
| Transportation | + 3% | |||
| Transportation in Islamabad (Pakistan) is about the same as in Thane (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨2,073,410 (₨965,985) | ₨830,309 | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨106 (₨49) | ₨83 | - 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨2,717 (₨1,266) | ₨945 | + 34% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨576 (₨268) | ₨189 | + 42% | |
| Personal Care | - 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Islamabad (Pakistan) is 21% cheaper than in Thane (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨163 (₨76) | ₨102 | - 26% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨471 (₨220) | ₨461 | - 52% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,764 (₨822) | ₨591 | + 39% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨343 (₨160) | ₨260 | - 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨281 (₨131) | ₨183 | - 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨315 (₨147) | ₨181 | - 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨266 (₨124) | ₨125 | - 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨100 (₨47) | ₨79 | - 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨439 (₨205) | ₨216 | - 5% | |
| Entertainment | - 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Islamabad (Pakistan) is 42% cheaper than in Thane (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,488 (₨693) | ₨923 | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨1,067 (₨497) | ₨496 | + 0% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨3,623 (₨1,688) | ₨1,737 | - 3% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,552 (₨1,189) | ₨2,000 | - 41% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨603 (₨281) | ₨483 | - 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨414 (₨193) | ₨222 | - 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨441 (₨205) | ₨212 | - 3% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨52,905 (₨24,648) | ₨35,595 | - 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨4.61 (₨2.15) | ₨20 | - 89% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨4,053 (₨1,888) | ₨2,228 | - 15% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨181 (₨84) | ₨251 | - 66% | |
| TOTAL | - 17% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 301 prices entered by 46 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 06, 2021.
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