Cost of living
Islamabad (Pakistan) compared to Jacobabad
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Overview comparison
Islamabad (Pakistan)Jacobabad
Consumer prices in Islamabad (Pakistan) are roughly 41% higher than in Jacobabad.
Cost of living
| Item | Islamabad (Pakistan) | Jacobabad |
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| Total with rent one person | 512 | 335 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,120 | 708 |
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| Without rent one person | 215 | 207 |
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| Without rent one family | 610 | 618 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 158.89 | 127.67 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 429.02 | 236.09 |
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| Food person | 175 | 104 |
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| Food family | 430 | 385 |
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| Transport person | 34.76 | 16.67 |
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| Transport family | 87.54 | 41.62 |
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| Life expectancy | 71.93 years | 84.61 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Islamabad (Pakistan) | Jacobabad |
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| Lunch Menu | 1.61 | 1.96 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 14.53 | 11.17 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 5.08 | 2.67 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.99 | 1.76 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.89 | 1.78 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.3 | 0.38 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Islamabad (Pakistan) | Jacobabad |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 189.83 | 84.89 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 79.13 | 43.08 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 532.99 | 129.82 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 245.47 | 119.21 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 63.63 | 39.21 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 89.3 | 72.84 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 14.88 | 12.46 |
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Transportation
| Item | Islamabad (Pakistan) | Jacobabad |
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| Local transport ticket | 21.55 | 15.41 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,308 | 715 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 394 | 483 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.16 | 0.14 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 6.78% | 7.83% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 5.14 | 4.3 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.16 | 1.05 |
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Groceries
| Item | Islamabad (Pakistan) | Jacobabad |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1 | 0.73 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.55 | 0.71 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.03 | 0.9 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.53 | 6.06 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.47 | 1.94 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.92 | 4.22 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.68 | 0.54 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.25 | 0.21 |
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Other
| Item | Islamabad (Pakistan) | Jacobabad |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 26.01 | 9.68 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 4.08 | 3.54 |
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| Doctors visit | 15.11 | 18.8 |
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| Haircut, simple | 2.09 | 5.76 |
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| Brand Jeans | 21.99 | 14.64 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 93.6 | 53.68 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 47.99 | 20.71 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 2,935 | 1,295 |
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