Cost of living in Islamabad, Pakistan vs Verona, Italy
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| Food | - 54% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Islamabad (Pakistan) is 54% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨784 (€4.69) | €13 | - 65% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨701 (€4.19) | €8 | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨228 (€1.37) | €4.32 | - 68% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨119 (€0.71) | €1.42 | - 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨135 (€0.80) | €4.15 | - 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨98 (€0.58) | €1.94 | - 70% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨520 (€3.11) | €5.62 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨172 (€1.03) | €1.75 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨59 (€0.35) | €1.56 | - 77% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨323 (€1.93) | €1.58 | + 22% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨2,778 (€17) | €7 | + 124% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨125 (€0.75) | €2.26 | - 67% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨71 (€0.43) | €1.49 | - 71% | |
| Housing | - 57% | |||
| Housing in Islamabad (Pakistan) is 57% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨69,807 (€418) | €1,114 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨42,711 (€255) | €675 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨9,561 (€57) | €191 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨57,382 (€343) | €638 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨35,910 (€215) | €484 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨5,903 (€35) | €100 | - 65% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨2,366 (€14) | €24 | - 41% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨37,123 (€222) | €438 | - 49% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨11,524 (€69) | €122 | - 43% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨544 (€3.26) | €4.73 | - 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨635 (€3.80) | €9 | - 59% | |
| Clothes | - 47% | |||
| Clothes in Islamabad (Pakistan) is 47% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,127 (€13) | €94 | - 86% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨5,091 (€30) | €34 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨6,738 (€40) | €89 | - 55% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨5,380 (€32) | €127 | - 75% | |
| Transportation | - 54% | |||
| Transportation in Islamabad (Pakistan) is 54% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨2,018,450 (€12,074) | €20,908 | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨107 (€0.64) | €1.52 | - 58% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨2,717 (€16) | €33 | - 50% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨594 (€3.55) | €20 | - 82% | |
| Personal Care | - 69% | |||
| Personal Care in Islamabad (Pakistan) is 69% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨115 (€0.69) | €8 | - 91% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨502 (€3.00) | €8 | - 60% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,821 (€11) | €99 | - 89% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨386 (€2.31) | €5.09 | - 55% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨267 (€1.60) | €3.61 | - 56% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨283 (€1.69) | €3.88 | - 56% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨268 (€1.60) | €1.61 | - 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨90 (€0.54) | €2.34 | - 77% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨513 (€3.07) | €19 | - 84% | |
| Entertainment | - 60% | |||
| Entertainment in Islamabad (Pakistan) is 60% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,446 (€9) | €41 | - 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨1,073 (€6) | €16 | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨3,393 (€20) | €94 | - 78% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨3,139 (€19) | €57 | - 67% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨612 (€3.66) | €8 | - 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨415 (€2.48) | €1.41 | + 77% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨441 (€2.64) | €4.40 | - 40% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨52,905 (€316) | €444 | - 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨5.01 (€0.03) | €0.18 | - 83% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨5,132 (€31) | €50 | - 38% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨172 (€1.03) | €5.26 | - 80% | |
| TOTAL | - 56% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 619 prices entered by 53 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 16, 2020.
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Cost of living in Islamabad (Pakistan) is 56% cheaper than in Verona (Italy)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €3,300 in Verona you would need to make just about €1,439 (₨240,515) in Islamabad.
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