- Cost of Living
- Pakistan
- Slovakia
- Islamabad
- Žilina
- Comparison
Cost of living in Islamabad, Pakistan compared to Žilina, Slovakia
Currency:
| Food | - 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Islamabad (Pakistan) is 15% cheaper than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨200 (€1.61) | €5.19 | - 69% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨560 (€4.52) | €4.72 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨170 (€1.37) | €2.81 | - 51% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨101 (€0.81) | €0.71 | + 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨114 (€0.92) | €2.08 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨73 (€0.59) | €1.64 | - 64% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨278 (€2.24) | €4.69 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨169 (€1.36) | €1.12 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨48 (€0.38) | €1.52 | - 75% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨333 (€2.69) | €0.69 | + 292% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨2,000 (€16) | €3.40 | + 374% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨109 (€0.88) | €1.20 | - 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨56 (€0.45) | €0.35 | + 30% | |
| Housing | - 21% | |||
| Housing in Islamabad (Pakistan) is 21% cheaper than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨58,518 (€472) | €558 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨33,410 (€269) | €374 | - 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨8,526 (€69) | €142 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨26,611 (€215) | €373 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨14,000 (€113) | €280 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨4,263 (€34) | €69 | - 50% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨2,979 (€24) | €13 | + 89% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨37,094 (€299) | €389 | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨11,433 (€92) | €79 | + 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨657 (€5.30) | €5.82 | - 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨536 (€4.33) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in Islamabad (Pakistan) is 5% cheaper than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨3,433 (€28) | €55 | - 50% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨4,591 (€37) | €26 | + 44% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,580 (€37) | €63 | - 41% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨4,550 (€37) | €81 | - 55% | |
| Transportation | - 38% | |||
| Transportation in Islamabad (Pakistan) is 38% cheaper than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,600,000 (€12,905) | €20,154 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨78 (€0.63) | €1.18 | - 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,350 (€11) | €19 | - 42% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨494 (€3.98) | - | - | |
| 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) | ₨166 (€1.33) | €5.06 | - 74% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨316 (€2.55) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨859 (€7) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨409 (€3.30) | €3.45 | - 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨251 (€2.03) | €3.50 | - 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨310 (€2.50) | €4.01 | - 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨90 (€0.72) | €1.56 | - 54% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨105 (€0.84) | €1.76 | - 52% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨399 (€3.22) | €7 | - 54% | |
| Entertainment | - 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Islamabad (Pakistan) is 27% cheaper than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,585 (€13) | €15 | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨1,000 (€8) | €13 | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨2,081 (€17) | €23 | - 26% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,683 (€14) | €26 | - 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨1,041 (€8) | €3.77 | + 123% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨220 (€1.78) | €1.65 | + 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨400 (€3.23) | €1.13 | + 186% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | ₨17,410 (€140) | €267 | - 47% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨2.24 (€0.02) | €0.10 | - 81% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨3,889 (€31) | €27 | + 17% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨130 (€1.05) | €3.37 | - 69% | |
| TOTAL | - 25% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 782 prices entered by 83 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 16, 2017.
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Cost of living in Islamabad (Pakistan) is 25% cheaper than in Žilina (Slovakia)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€1,600
in Žilina
you would need to make just about €1,198
(₨148,526)
in Islamabad.
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