- Cost of Living
- Pakistan
- Slovakia
- Islamabad
- Žilina
- Comparison
Cost of living in Islamabad, Pakistan compared to Žilina, Slovakia
Currency:
| Food | - 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Islamabad (Pakistan) is 21% cheaper than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨200 (€1.39) | €4.31 | - 68% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨560 (€3.88) | €4.72 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨170 (€1.18) | €2.63 | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨101 (€0.70) | €0.69 | + 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨114 (€0.79) | €1.98 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨73 (€0.51) | €1.64 | - 69% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨278 (€1.93) | €4.67 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨169 (€1.17) | €1.10 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨48 (€0.33) | €1.44 | - 77% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨333 (€2.31) | €0.66 | + 252% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨2,000 (€14) | €3.64 | + 281% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨116 (€0.80) | €1.23 | - 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨56 (€0.39) | €0.40 | - 2% | |
| Housing | - 34% | |||
| Housing in Islamabad (Pakistan) is 34% cheaper than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨58,518 (€406) | €555 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨33,410 (€232) | €425 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨8,526 (€59) | €138 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨26,611 (€185) | €392 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨14,000 (€97) | €340 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨4,263 (€30) | €70 | - 58% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨2,979 (€21) | €13 | + 62% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨37,988 (€263) | €389 | - 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨9,176 (€64) | €79 | - 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨428 (€2.97) | €5.00 | - 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨604 (€4.19) | €5.00 | - 16% | |
| Clothes | - 15% | |||
| Clothes in Islamabad (Pakistan) is 15% cheaper than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨3,433 (€24) | €60 | - 60% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨4,591 (€32) | €25 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,580 (€32) | €63 | - 50% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨4,550 (€32) | €73 | - 57% | |
| Transportation | - 46% | |||
| Transportation in Islamabad (Pakistan) is 46% cheaper than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,600,000 (€11,096) | €21,375 | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨78 (€0.54) | €1.20 | - 55% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,350 (€9) | €19 | - 50% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨541 (€3.75) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Islamabad (Pakistan) is 30% cheaper than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨199 (€1.38) | €5.06 | - 73% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨410 (€2.84) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨2,089 (€14) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨380 (€2.63) | €3.45 | - 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨274 (€1.90) | €3.50 | - 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨410 (€2.84) | €4.01 | - 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨133 (€0.92) | €1.56 | - 41% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨111 (€0.77) | €1.76 | - 56% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨754 (€5.23) | €7 | - 25% | |
| Entertainment | - 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Islamabad (Pakistan) is 24% cheaper than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,578 (€11) | €15 | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨1,000 (€7) | €13 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨4,179 (€29) | €23 | + 29% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,683 (€12) | €28 | - 58% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨497 (€3.45) | €3.83 | - 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨220 (€1.53) | €1.65 | - 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨400 (€2.77) | €1.10 | + 152% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨55,670 (€386) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨2.24 (€0.02) | €0.10 | - 84% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨3,889 (€27) | €27 | + 1% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨130 (€0.90) | €3.40 | - 73% | |
| TOTAL | - 32% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 879 prices entered by 76 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 21, 2018.
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Cost of living in Islamabad (Pakistan) is 32% 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 €1,088
(₨156,921)
in Islamabad.
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