- Cost of Living
- Pakistan
- Slovakia
- Islamabad
- Žilina
- Comparison
Cost of living in Islamabad, Pakistan compared to Žilina, Slovakia
Currency:
| Food | - 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Islamabad (Pakistan) is 10% cheaper than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨200 (€1.71) | €5.19 | - 67% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨560 (€4.79) | €4.72 | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨170 (€1.45) | €2.81 | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨101 (€0.86) | €0.71 | + 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨114 (€0.97) | €2.08 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨73 (€0.63) | €1.64 | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨278 (€2.38) | €4.69 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨169 (€1.44) | €1.12 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨48 (€0.41) | €1.52 | - 73% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨333 (€2.85) | €0.69 | + 315% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨2,000 (€17) | €3.40 | + 403% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨109 (€0.93) | €1.20 | - 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨56 (€0.48) | €0.35 | + 38% | |
| Housing | - 16% | |||
| Housing in Islamabad (Pakistan) is 16% cheaper than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨58,518 (€501) | €558 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨33,410 (€286) | €374 | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨8,526 (€73) | €142 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨26,611 (€228) | €373 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨14,000 (€120) | €280 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨4,263 (€36) | €69 | - 47% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨2,979 (€25) | €13 | + 100% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨37,723 (€323) | €389 | - 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨11,767 (€101) | €79 | + 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨597 (€5.11) | €5.82 | - 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨486 (€4.16) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in Islamabad (Pakistan) is 5% more expensive than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨3,433 (€29) | €55 | - 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨4,591 (€39) | €26 | + 53% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,580 (€39) | €63 | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨4,550 (€39) | €81 | - 52% | |
| Transportation | - 34% | |||
| Transportation in Islamabad (Pakistan) is 34% cheaper than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,600,000 (€13,688) | €20,154 | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨78 (€0.66) | €1.18 | - 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,350 (€12) | €19 | - 39% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨494 (€4.23) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Islamabad (Pakistan) is 31% cheaper than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨166 (€1.42) | €5.06 | - 72% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨316 (€2.71) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,156 (€10) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨409 (€3.50) | €3.45 | + 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨251 (€2.15) | €3.50 | - 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨310 (€2.66) | €4.01 | - 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨90 (€0.77) | €1.56 | - 51% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨105 (€0.89) | €1.76 | - 49% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨359 (€3.07) | €7 | - 56% | |
| Entertainment | - 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Islamabad (Pakistan) is 21% cheaper than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,585 (€14) | €15 | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨1,000 (€9) | €13 | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨2,126 (€18) | €23 | - 19% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,683 (€14) | €26 | - 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨1,041 (€9) | €3.77 | + 136% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨220 (€1.89) | €1.65 | + 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨400 (€3.42) | €1.13 | + 203% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | ₨17,974 (€154) | €267 | - 42% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨2.24 (€0.02) | €0.10 | - 80% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨3,889 (€33) | €27 | + 25% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨130 (€1.11) | €3.37 | - 67% | |
| TOTAL | - 20% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 898 prices entered by 90 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 23, 2017.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€1,600
in Žilina
you would need to make just about €1,274
(₨148,922)
in Islamabad.
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