Cost of living
Islamabad Capital Territory compared to Chiniot
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Overview comparison
Islamabad Capital TerritoryChiniot
Consumer prices in Islamabad Capital Territory are roughly 42% higher than in Chiniot.
Cost of living
| Item | Islamabad Capital Territory | Chiniot |
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| Total with rent one person | 422 | 310 |
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| Total with rent family | 838 | 930 |
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| Without rent one person | 268 | 236 |
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| Without rent one family | 723 | 485 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 151.15 | 188.37 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 158.48 | 241.42 |
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| Food person | 173 | 135 |
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| Food family | 492 | 386 |
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| Transport person | 47.8 | 34.64 |
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| Transport family | 103.65 | 97.16 |
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| Life expectancy | 68.28 years | 81.3 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Islamabad Capital Territory | Chiniot |
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| Lunch Menu | 3.51 | 1.87 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 7.09 | 7.52 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 4.31 | 4 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.24 | 1.67 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.44 | 0.98 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.47 | 0.34 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Islamabad Capital Territory | Chiniot |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 150.59 | 105.71 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 99.04 | 70.62 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 172.74 | 192.01 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 125.64 | 93.44 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 25.86 | 67.84 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 36.94 | 88.09 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 12.65 | 16.17 |
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Transportation
| Item | Islamabad Capital Territory | Chiniot |
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| Local transport ticket | 9.04 | 18.54 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 2,525 | 725 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,878 | 580 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.27 | 0.18 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 10.41% | 5.04% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 4.01 | 7.38 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.78 | 0.82 |
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Groceries
| Item | Islamabad Capital Territory | Chiniot |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.64 | 0.47 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.33 | 0.61 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 0.65 | 0.98 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.58 | 7.87 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.36 | 3.66 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.4 | 4.72 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.87 | 0.53 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.24 | 0.27 |
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Other
| Item | Islamabad Capital Territory | Chiniot |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 11.85 | 12.03 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 2.58 | 3.89 |
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| Doctors visit | 7.21 | 10.78 |
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| Haircut, simple | 4.52 | 2.45 |
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| Brand Jeans | 26.73 | 11.92 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 44.85 | 86.45 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 28.61 | 31.09 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 1,503 | 1,063 |
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