Cost of living in Islamabad is 19% lower than in Kathmandu (without rent).
Rent in Islamabad is 35% more expensive than in Kathmandu.
Cost of living including rent in Islamabad is very similar to Kathmandu.
Food in Islamabad is 20% cheaper than in Kathmandu.
Transport in Islamabad is 43% cheaper than in Kathmandu.
| Islamabad | Kathmandu | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Islamabad | Kathmandu | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
1.79 $ | 1.48 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 18.1 $ | 22.2 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.44 $ | 6.71 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.8 $ | 2.63 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.06 $ | 1.71 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.35 $ | 0.48 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.86 $ | 0.85 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.66 $ | 0.57 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.33 $ | 0.9 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.26 $ | 1.6 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.35 $ | 9.7 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.57 $ | 3.29 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.39 $ | 5.35 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.05 $ | 2.41 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.81 $ | 1.04 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.81 $ | 1.22 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.4 $ | 0.49 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.54 $ | 0.66 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.26 $ | 0.17 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 0.8 $ | 1.82 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 1.64 $ | 5.99 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.9 $ | 2.21 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.13 $ | 2.96 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.18 $ | 0.22 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 6.82 $ | 8.86 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.02 $ | 1.28 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 4.32 $ | 11.3 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 17.9 $ | 15.9 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 0.9 $ | 1.3 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 1.47 $ | 2.65 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.1 $ | 0.95 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 0.62 $ | 0.73 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
71.4 $ | 22.3 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
109 $ | 34.1 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
18.6 $ | 10.6 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 92 $ | 97.7 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 286 $ | 208 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 174 $ | 180 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 505 $ | 359 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,307 $ | 2,306 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 493 $ | 1,201 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 256 $ | 231 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 20.49 % | 12.76 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 22.2 $ | 23.5 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 4.31 $ | 3.33 $ |
| Haircut | 2.01 $ | 2.84 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 83.2 $ | 53.3 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 20.4 $ | 25.5 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 59.7 $ | 87.7 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 3,133 $ | 4,063 $ |