Cost of Living in Islamabad
Average rent, food, transport, utilities, and salary data for Islamabad, Pakistan.
Overall, the cost of living in Islamabad is significantly below the New York City baseline (composite index 10 vs. a New York City baseline of 100). These are representative estimates, not live pricing — see our methodology.
Rent index (NYC=100)13
Groceries index11
Dining out index10
Transport index8
Utilities index10
Median annual salary$5,063
Minimum wage$0.64/hr
Est. monthly childcare$138
Est. monthly healthcare premium$28
YoY inflation11.0%
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