- Cost of Living
- Pakistan
- Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Islamabad
- Zenica
- Comparison
Cost of living in Islamabad, Pakistan vs Zenica, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Currency:
| Food | + 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Islamabad (Pakistan) is 13% more expensive than in Zenica (Bosnia and Herzegovina) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨953 (12KM) | 12KM | + 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨672 (8KM) | 5.92KM | + 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨256 (3.16KM) | 4.00KM | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨122 (1.51KM) | 1.46KM | + 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨125 (1.54KM) | 3.08KM | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨84 (1.04KM) | 1.79KM | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨492 (6KM) | 5.72KM | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨151 (1.86KM) | 1.22KM | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨45 (0.55KM) | 0.94KM | - 41% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨319 (3.94KM) | 1.27KM | + 210% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨2,295 (28KM) | 9KM | + 201% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨116 (1.43KM) | 2.42KM | - 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨59 (0.72KM) | 0.84KM | - 14% | |
| Housing | + 7% | |||
| Housing in Islamabad (Pakistan) is 7% more expensive than in Zenica (Bosnia and Herzegovina) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨62,082 (767KM) | 522KM | + 47% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨43,866 (542KM) | 379KM | + 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨8,687 (107KM) | 216KM | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨46,999 (581KM) | 395KM | + 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨33,273 (411KM) | 295KM | + 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨8,692 (107KM) | 146KM | - 26% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨2,310 (29KM) | 24KM | + 18% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨37,331 (461KM) | 987KM | - 53% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨9,949 (123KM) | 177KM | - 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨447 (5.52KM) | 13KM | - 56% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨604 (7KM) | 8KM | - 1% | |
| Clothes | - 9% | |||
| Clothes in Islamabad (Pakistan) is 9% cheaper than in Zenica (Bosnia and Herzegovina) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨3,280 (41KM) | 113KM | - 64% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨5,452 (67KM) | 51KM | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨7,856 (97KM) | 142KM | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨6,797 (84KM) | 124KM | - 32% | |
| Transportation | - 37% | |||
| Transportation in Islamabad (Pakistan) is 37% cheaper than in Zenica (Bosnia and Herzegovina) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,917,120 (23,684KM) | 28,000KM | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨87 (1.07KM) | 2.20KM | - 51% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨2,194 (27KM) | 49KM | - 44% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨623 (8KM) | 12KM | - 38% | |
| Personal Care | - 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Islamabad (Pakistan) is 32% cheaper than in Zenica (Bosnia and Herzegovina) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨199 (2.46KM) | 6KM | - 62% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨410 (5.06KM) | 10KM | - 49% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨2,067 (26KM) | 33KM | - 22% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨380 (4.69KM) | 5.87KM | - 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨274 (3.38KM) | 6KM | - 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨410 (5.06KM) | 5.11KM | - 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨127 (1.57KM) | 1.98KM | - 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨124 (1.53KM) | 3.00KM | - 49% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨754 (9KM) | 5.44KM | + 71% | |
| Entertainment | + 84% | |||
| Entertainment in Islamabad (Pakistan) is 84% more expensive than in Zenica (Bosnia and Herzegovina) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,617 (20KM) | 25KM | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨1,112 (14KM) | 10KM | + 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨3,974 (49KM) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨3,071 (38KM) | 48KM | - 21% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨497 (6KM) | 5.74KM | + 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨446 (5.51KM) | 2.29KM | + 141% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨479 (5.92KM) | 2.67KM | + 122% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨55,670 (688KM) | 1,000KM | - 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨105 (1.29KM) | 0.18KM | + 625% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨6,194 (77KM) | 40KM | + 91% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨161 (1.99KM) | 5.07KM | - 61% | |
| TOTAL | + 4% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,216 prices entered by 90 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 14, 2018.
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Cost of living in Islamabad (Pakistan) is 4% more expensive than in Zenica (Bosnia and Herzegovina)
For example, you would need at least 1,563KM
(₨126,504)
in Islamabad
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
1,500KM
in Zenica.
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