Cost of living in Islamabad, Pakistan vs Verona, Italy
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Food | - 59% | |||
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Food in Islamabad (Pakistan) is 59% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨710 (€3.72) | €13 | - 72% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨712 (€3.72) | €8 | - 53% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨194 (€1.02) | €4.33 | - 77% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨119 (€0.62) | €1.37 | - 54% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨130 (€0.68) | €4.20 | - 84% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨73 (€0.38) | €1.87 | - 80% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨578 (€3.03) | €5.74 | - 47% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨157 (€0.82) | €1.70 | - 51% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨49 (€0.25) | €1.39 | - 82% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨359 (€1.88) | €1.38 | + 36% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨2,276 (€12) | €7 | + 81% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₨128 (€0.67) | €2.27 | - 70% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨81 (€0.42) | €1.03 | - 59% | |
Housing | - 61% | |||
Housing in Islamabad (Pakistan) is 61% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨66,483 (€348) | €965 | - 64% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨41,393 (€217) | €672 | - 68% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨9,768 (€51) | €178 | - 71% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨50,606 (€265) | €630 | - 58% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨34,470 (€180) | €483 | - 63% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨8,274 (€43) | €100 | - 57% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨2,197 (€11) | €24 | - 52% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₨43,388 (€227) | €431 | - 47% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,418 (€55) | €122 | - 55% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨726 (€3.80) | €4.99 | - 24% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨635 (€3.32) | €9 | - 63% | |
Clothes | - 60% | |||
Clothes in Islamabad (Pakistan) is 60% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,115 (€11) | €94 | - 88% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨4,467 (€23) | €35 | - 32% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨6,103 (€32) | €91 | - 65% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨4,886 (€26) | €130 | - 80% | |
Transportation | - 60% | |||
Transportation in Islamabad (Pakistan) is 60% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨2,073,410 (€10,852) | €20,723 | - 48% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨106 (€0.56) | €1.45 | - 62% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨2,717 (€14) | €34 | - 59% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨576 (€3.02) | €20 | - 85% | |
Personal Care | - 73% | |||
Personal Care in Islamabad (Pakistan) is 73% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨163 (€0.85) | €8 | - 89% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨471 (€2.47) | €8 | - 67% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,764 (€9) | €99 | - 91% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨343 (€1.80) | €5.45 | - 67% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨281 (€1.47) | €3.61 | - 59% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨315 (€1.65) | €3.88 | - 58% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨266 (€1.39) | €1.61 | - 14% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨100 (€0.52) | €2.34 | - 78% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨439 (€2.30) | €19 | - 88% | |
Entertainment | - 67% | |||
Entertainment in Islamabad (Pakistan) is 67% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,488 (€8) | €39 | - 80% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨1,067 (€5.58) | €16 | - 66% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨3,623 (€19) | €94 | - 80% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,552 (€13) | €58 | - 77% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨603 (€3.16) | €7 | - 56% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨414 (€2.17) | €1.45 | + 49% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨441 (€2.31) | €4.61 | - 50% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨52,905 (€277) | €447 | - 38% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨4.61 (€0.02) | €0.18 | - 86% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨4,053 (€21) | €48 | - 56% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨181 (€0.95) | €5.29 | - 82% | |
TOTAL | - 62% |

These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €3,100 in Verona you would need to make just about €1,179 (₨225,229) in Islamabad.
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