- Cost of Living
- Pakistan
- Slovakia
- Islamabad
- Žilina
- Comparison
Cost of living in Islamabad, Pakistan compared to Žilina, Slovakia
Currency:
| Food | + 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Islamabad (Pakistan) is 1% more expensive than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨953 (€6) | €4.31 | + 44% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨672 (€4.38) | €4.72 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨256 (€1.66) | €2.63 | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨122 (€0.80) | €0.69 | + 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨125 (€0.81) | €1.98 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨84 (€0.55) | €1.64 | - 67% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨492 (€3.20) | €4.67 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨151 (€0.98) | €1.10 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨45 (€0.29) | €1.44 | - 80% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨319 (€2.08) | €0.66 | + 216% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨2,295 (€15) | €3.64 | + 310% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨116 (€0.76) | €1.23 | - 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨59 (€0.38) | €0.40 | - 3% | |
| Housing | - 26% | |||
| Housing in Islamabad (Pakistan) is 26% cheaper than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨62,082 (€404) | €555 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨43,866 (€286) | €425 | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨8,687 (€57) | €138 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨46,999 (€306) | €392 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨33,273 (€217) | €340 | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨8,692 (€57) | €70 | - 19% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨2,310 (€15) | €13 | + 18% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨37,331 (€243) | €389 | - 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨9,949 (€65) | €79 | - 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨447 (€2.91) | €5.00 | - 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨604 (€3.93) | €5.00 | - 21% | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in Islamabad (Pakistan) is 3% cheaper than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨3,280 (€21) | €60 | - 64% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨5,452 (€35) | €25 | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨7,856 (€51) | €63 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨6,797 (€44) | €73 | - 40% | |
| Transportation | - 35% | |||
| Transportation in Islamabad (Pakistan) is 35% cheaper than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,917,120 (€12,484) | €21,375 | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨87 (€0.57) | €1.20 | - 53% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨2,194 (€14) | €19 | - 24% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨587 (€3.82) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Islamabad (Pakistan) is 33% cheaper than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨199 (€1.29) | €5.06 | - 74% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨410 (€2.67) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨2,067 (€13) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨380 (€2.47) | €3.45 | - 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨274 (€1.78) | €3.50 | - 49% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨410 (€2.67) | €4.01 | - 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨127 (€0.83) | €1.56 | - 47% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨124 (€0.81) | €1.76 | - 54% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨754 (€4.91) | €7 | - 29% | |
| Entertainment | + 77% | |||
| Entertainment in Islamabad (Pakistan) is 77% more expensive than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,617 (€11) | €15 | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨1,112 (€7) | €13 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨3,974 (€26) | €23 | + 15% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨3,071 (€20) | €28 | - 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨497 (€3.24) | €3.83 | - 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨446 (€2.91) | €1.65 | + 76% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨479 (€3.12) | €1.10 | + 184% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨55,670 (€362) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨105 (€0.68) | €0.10 | + 607% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨6,194 (€40) | €27 | + 51% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨161 (€1.05) | €3.40 | - 69% | |
| TOTAL | - 7% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 989 prices entered by 82 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Islamabad (Pakistan) is 7% cheaper than in Žilina (Slovakia)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€1,700
in Žilina
you would need to make just about €1,584
(₨243,258)
in Islamabad.
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