Cost of living in Noida is 11% higher than in Islamabad (without rent).
Rent in Noida is 10% cheaper than in Islamabad.
Cost of living including rent in Noida is very similar to Islamabad.
Food in Noida is 23% more expensive than in Islamabad.
Transport in Noida is 11% cheaper than in Islamabad.
| Noida | Islamabad | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Noida | Islamabad | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
3.59 $ | 1.79 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 17.8 $ | 18.1 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.22 $ | 4.44 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.41 $ | 1.8 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.34 $ | 2.06 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.46 $ | 0.35 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.78 $ | 0.86 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.54 $ | 0.66 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.88 $ | 1.33 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.13 $ | 1.26 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.7 $ | 6.35 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.41 $ | 3.57 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.17 $ | 4.39 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.11 $ | 1.05 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.83 $ | 0.81 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.15 $ | 0.81 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.38 $ | 0.4 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.48 $ | 0.54 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.23 $ | 0.26 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 0.91 $ | 0.8 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 13.2 $ | 1.64 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.77 $ | 0.9 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 4.17 $ | 2.13 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.6 $ | 0.18 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 6.54 $ | 6.82 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.22 $ | 1.02 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 3.57 $ | 4.32 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 8 $ | 17.9 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 2.33 $ | 0.9 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.36 $ | 1.47 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.39 $ | 1.1 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 0.86 $ | 0.62 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
33.8 $ | 71.4 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
52.4 $ | 109 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
9.05 $ | 18.6 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 126 $ | 92 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 313 $ | 286 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 178 $ | 174 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 482 $ | 505 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,636 $ | 1,307 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 709 $ | 493 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 954 $ | 256 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 9.3 % | 20.49 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 20 $ | 22.2 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 4.77 $ | 4.31 $ |
| Haircut | 1.98 $ | 2.01 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 68.7 $ | 83.2 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 31.8 $ | 20.4 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 103 $ | 59.7 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 1,496 $ | 3,133 $ |