Cost of living
Azad Kashmir compared to Islamabad Capital Territory
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Overview comparison
Azad KashmirIslamabad Capital Territory
Consumer prices in Islamabad Capital Territory are roughly 16% higher than in Azad Kashmir.
Cost of living
| Item | Azad Kashmir | Islamabad Capital Territory |
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| Total with rent one person | 291 | 422 |
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| Total with rent family | 904 | 838 |
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| Without rent one person | 195 | 268 |
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| Without rent one family | 648 | 723 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 115.94 | 151.15 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 181.09 | 158.48 |
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| Food person | 116 | 173 |
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| Food family | 269 | 492 |
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| Transport person | 44.23 | 47.8 |
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| Transport family | 119.41 | 103.65 |
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| Life expectancy | 66.71 years | 68.28 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Azad Kashmir | Islamabad Capital Territory |
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| Lunch Menu | 1.74 | 3.51 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 8.63 | 7.09 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 2.86 | 4.31 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.99 | 2.24 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.1 | 1.44 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.38 | 0.47 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Azad Kashmir | Islamabad Capital Territory |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 222.82 | 150.59 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 68.91 | 99.04 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 333.05 | 172.74 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 125.16 | 125.64 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 18.84 | 25.86 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 28.86 | 36.94 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 8.75 | 12.65 |
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Transportation
| Item | Azad Kashmir | Islamabad Capital Territory |
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| Local transport ticket | 7.22 | 9.04 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,986 | 2,525 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,157 | 1,878 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.16 | 0.27 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 6.14% | 10.41% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 3.94 | 4.01 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.16 | 0.78 |
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Groceries
| Item | Azad Kashmir | Islamabad Capital Territory |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.46 | 0.64 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.39 | 0.33 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 0.92 | 0.65 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.72 | 4.58 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.42 | 3.36 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.57 | 6.4 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.68 | 0.87 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.21 | 0.24 |
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Other
| Item | Azad Kashmir | Islamabad Capital Territory |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 16.2 | 11.85 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 3.13 | 2.58 |
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| Doctors visit | 14.25 | 7.21 |
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| Haircut, simple | 2.21 | 4.52 |
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| Brand Jeans | 28.4 | 26.73 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 35.93 | 44.85 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 21.55 | 28.61 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 1,522 | 1,503 |
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