- Cost of Living
- Pakistan
- Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Islamabad
- Zenica
- Comparison
Cost of living in Islamabad, Pakistan compared to Zenica, Bosnia and Herzegovina
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Food | - 25% | |||
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Food in Islamabad (Pakistan) is 25% cheaper than in Zenica (Bosnia and Herzegovina) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨200 (2.74KM) | 16KM | - 83% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨560 (8KM) | 7KM | + 9% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨170 (2.33KM) | 4.26KM | - 45% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨101 (1.38KM) | 1.52KM | - 9% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨114 (1.56KM) | 3.38KM | - 54% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨73 (1.00KM) | 1.70KM | - 41% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨278 (3.80KM) | 5.60KM | - 32% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨169 (2.31KM) | 1.57KM | + 47% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨48 (0.65KM) | 1.66KM | - 61% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨333 (4.56KM) | 1.29KM | + 254% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨2,000 (27KM) | 9KM | + 219% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨110 (1.51KM) | 2.51KM | - 40% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨56 (0.76KM) | 1.26KM | - 39% | |
Housing | - 3% | |||
Housing in Islamabad (Pakistan) is 3% cheaper than in Zenica (Bosnia and Herzegovina) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨58,518 (801KM) | 463KM | + 73% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨33,410 (457KM) | 379KM | + 21% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨8,526 (117KM) | 266KM | - 56% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨26,611 (364KM) | 436KM | - 16% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨14,000 (192KM) | 375KM | - 49% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨4,263 (58KM) | 146KM | - 60% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨2,979 (41KM) | 25KM | + 60% | |
40” flat screen TV | ₨39,824 (545KM) | 836KM | - 35% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,883 (149KM) | 158KM | - 6% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨619 (8KM) | 26KM | - 67% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨685 (9KM) | 8KM | + 17% | |
Clothes | - 31% | |||
Clothes in Islamabad (Pakistan) is 31% cheaper than in Zenica (Bosnia and Herzegovina) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨3,433 (47KM) | 115KM | - 59% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨4,591 (63KM) | 73KM | - 14% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,580 (63KM) | 139KM | - 55% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨4,550 (62KM) | 134KM | - 53% | |
Transportation | - 72% | |||
Transportation in Islamabad (Pakistan) is 72% cheaper than in Zenica (Bosnia and Herzegovina) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,600,000 (21,902KM) | 27,281KM | - 20% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨78 (1.06KM) | 1.83KM | - 42% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,350 (18KM) | 178KM | - 90% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨586 (8KM) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 47% | |||
Personal Care in Islamabad (Pakistan) is 47% cheaper than in Zenica (Bosnia and Herzegovina) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨208 (2.85KM) | 8KM | - 66% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨343 (4.69KM) | 9KM | - 48% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,148 (16KM) | 33KM | - 53% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨409 (5.60KM) | 15KM | - 63% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨251 (3.44KM) | 9KM | - 63% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨331 (4.52KM) | 4.30KM | + 5% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨147 (2.01KM) | 1.90KM | + 6% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨107 (1.47KM) | 3.33KM | - 56% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨427 (5.85KM) | 6.00KM | - 2% | |
Entertainment | - 7% | |||
Entertainment in Islamabad (Pakistan) is 7% cheaper than in Zenica (Bosnia and Herzegovina) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,725 (24KM) | 29KM | - 18% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨1,000 (14KM) | 10KM | + 35% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨3,029 (41KM) | 18KM | + 130% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,683 (23KM) | 51KM | - 55% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨1,041 (14KM) | 7KM | + 103% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨220 (3.02KM) | 2.00KM | + 51% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨400 (5.48KM) | 2.38KM | + 131% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨59,533 (815KM) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨2.24 (0.03KM) | 0.19KM | - 84% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨3,889 (53KM) | 38KM | + 40% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨130 (1.78KM) | 4.83KM | - 63% | |
TOTAL | - 42% |

These prices were last updated on April 19, 2018.
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Cost of living in Islamabad (Pakistan) is 42% cheaper than in Zenica (Bosnia and Herzegovina)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
1,500KM
in Zenica
you would need to make just about 865KM
(₨63,214)
in Islamabad.
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