🇵🇰Cost of Living in Islamabad

Pakistan · Population: 1,100,000 · Cost Index: 20/100

Cost of Living in Islamabad

Pakistan · Asia

Islamabad is the purpose-built capital of Pakistan, a well-planned city set against the Margalla Hills in the northern part of the country. It is the most modern and orderly city in Pakistan with wide tree-lined streets, a pleasant climate, and relatively low living costs.

1,100,000

Population

Cost Index

Safety Index

Quality of Life

Average Monthly Cost: $500 (single person, excluding rent)

Cost Breakdown

Housing

Avg: $310.00

1-Bedroom Apartment (City Center)(per month)

$250.00

1-Bedroom Apartment (Outside Center)(per month)

$140.00

3-Bedroom Apartment (City Center)(per month)

$550.00

3-Bedroom Apartment (Outside Center)(per month)

$300.00

Food & Groceries

Avg: $2.63

Meal at Inexpensive Restaurant(per meal)

$2.50

Meal for 2 at Mid-Range Restaurant(per meal)

$12.00

McMeal at McDonald's(per meal)

$4.00

Milk (1 liter)(per liter)

$0.80

Bread (500g loaf)(per loaf)

$0.35

Rice (1 kg)(per kg)

$0.90

Eggs (12)(per dozen)

$1.30

Chicken Breast (1 kg)(per kg)

$2.80

Apples (1 kg)(per kg)

$1.00

Banana (1 kg)(per kg)

$0.60

Transportation

Avg: $2.80

Monthly Public Transit Pass(per month)

$12.00

One-Way Ticket (Local Transport)(per trip)

$0.15

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)(base fare)

$0.70

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)(per km)

$0.25

Gasoline (1 liter)(per liter)

$0.90

Utilities

Avg: $21.33

Basic Utilities (85m² Apartment)(per month)

$45.00

Mobile Phone Plan(per month)

$4.00

Internet (60 Mbps+)(per month)

$15.00

Healthcare

Avg: $5.67

Doctor Visit(per visit)

$6.00

Dentist Visit(per visit)

$8.00

Prescription Medicine (avg)(per prescription)

$3.00

Entertainment

Avg: $6.45

Fitness Club Monthly(per month)

$18.00

Cinema Ticket(per ticket)

$3.00

Cappuccino(per cup)

$1.80

Beer (0.5l) at Restaurant(per glass)

$3.00

Clothing

Avg: $27.33

Pair of Jeans (Levi's)(per pair)

$25.00

Summer Dress (Chain Store)(per item)

$12.00

Running Shoes (Nike, Adidas)(per pair)

$45.00

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Quick Facts

Currency: PKR
Language: Urdu/English
Cost Index: 20/100
Safety Index: 45/100
Quality of Life: 38/100

Data last updated: 2026-01-15. Prices are approximate and shown in USD.