Cost of living in Islamabad, Pakistan

Summary of cost of living in Islamabad

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: ₨363,677
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: ₨174,242
    • WARNING!  These estimates are based on only a few data points. At the moment, you should treat them only as a best guess.

List of prices in Islamabad
Current as of Jan 2025.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district ₨985
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) ₨907
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast ₨445
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk ₨271
12 eggs, large ₨340
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes ₨121
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese ₨1,139
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples ₨332
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes ₨127
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket ₨507
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality ₨4,407
2 liters of coca-cola ₨224
Bread for 2 people for 1 day ₨157
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Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area ₨137,347
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area ₨81,151
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat ₨30,190
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area ₨85,513
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area ₨68,040
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio ₨22,303
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) ₨2,833
40” flat screen tv ₨36,219
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) ₨18,970
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) ₨1,143
Hourly rate for cleaning help ₨1,883
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) ₨4,411
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) ₨6,968
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) ₨14,918
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes ₨7,336
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new ₨2,566,950
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas ₨250
Monthly ticket public transport ₨2,628
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) ₨823
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Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) ₨215
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) ₨418
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) ₨3,307
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) ₨589
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) ₨397
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) ₨444
4 rolls of toilet paper ₨308
Tube of toothpaste ₨189
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city ₨599
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub ₨1,419
2 tickets to the movies ₨1,259
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) ₨3,662
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert ₨4,194
1 cocktail drink in downtown club ₨431
Cappuccino in expat area of the city ₨356
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) ₨414
Ipad wi-fi 128gb ₨64,053
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) ₨21
1 month of gym membership in business district ₨2,786
1 package of marlboro cigarettes ₨460
WARNING!  These prices are based on only a few data points. At this point they are mostly a guess. They are based on 90 prices entered by 27 different people.
Latest price update: January 12, 2025

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