Islamabad, Pakistan

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Pakistan

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About Islamabad, Pakistan

Costs exclude rent

Single / month

$267

Family of 4 / mo

$690

Avg salary (after tax)

$291

Islamabad is the capital city of Pakistan , known for its modern architecture and green spaces. Located at the foot of the Margalla Hills, it is a planned city with wide avenues and beautiful parks. Islamabad is home to important government buildings, embassies, and educational institutions.

Data aggregated from public cost-of-living sources. See About for methodology.Wikipedia · Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)· Updated May 22, 2026

Cost breakdown by category

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Fashion

Men's Dress ShoesUSD $58.93
Classic Jeans (e.g., Levi's 501)USD $15.72
Summer Dress from Chain Stores (e.g., Zara, H&M)USD $29.24
Midrange Nike Running ShoesUSD $71.07

Financial

Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed)USD $0.04
Average Monthly Salary After TaxUSD $291.87

Food - Beverages

Soft Drinks (350 ml Bottle)USD $0.31
Imported Beer (Small Bottle)USD $6.44
Local Draft Beer (Pint)USD $3.15
Bottled Water (350 ml)USD $0.24
CappuccinoUSD $1.95

Food - Dining

Casual Dining ExperienceUSD $1.94
Upscale Dinner for TwoUSD $19.31
Fast Food ComboUSD $4.83

Food - Grocery

Beef Round (1 kg)USD $5.06
Apples (1 kg)USD $1.25
Bananas (1 kg)USD $0.71
Oranges (1 kg)USD $0.95
Tomatoes (1 kg)USD $0.63
Potatoes (1 kg)USD $0.39
Onions (1 kg)USD $0.36
Lettuce (1 Head)USD $0.43
Bottled Water (1.5L)USD $0.42
Midrange Bottle of WineUSD $2.71
Marlboro (20-Pack)USD $1.61
Chicken Fillets (1 kg)USD $3.19
Local Cheese (1 kg)USD $5.54
Dozen EggsUSD $1.24
White Rice (1 kg)USD $1.07
Fresh White Bread (1 kg)USD $1.19
Milk (1 litre)USD $1.03

Housing

Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments in City CenterUSD $75.36
Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterUSD $215.29
Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterUSD $136.12
Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterUSD $509.01
Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterUSD $289.72
Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments Outside City CenterUSD $53.29

Leisure

Monthly Fee for Fitness Club Membership (1 Adult)USD $24.02
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend)USD $7.97
Cinema Ticket (International Release)USD $4.38
Monthly Fee for Private Kindergarten (1 Child)USD $58.17
Yearly Cost for International Primary School (1 Child)USD $1,422

Transportation

Average Taxi Fare for 1 kmUSD $0.34
Average Rate to Start a Taxi RideUSD $0.8
Average Price of a New Compact Hatchback CarUSD $14,164
1 Hour Taxi WaitUSD $2.9
Average Monthly Cost of Public Transport PassUSD $7.73
Average Price of a New Sedan CarUSD $22,667
One-Way Local Transport FareUSD $0.28

Utilities (Monthly)

Internet Service (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited)USD $26.9
Average Monthly Cost for Essential Utilities in a 915 sq. ft. ApartmentUSD $95.76