Cost of living
Wah compared to Islamabad (Pakistan)
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Overview comparison
WahIslamabad (Pakistan)
Consumer prices in Islamabad (Pakistan) are roughly 44% higher than in Wah.
Cost of living
| Item | Wah | Islamabad (Pakistan) |
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| Total with rent one person | 380 | 512 |
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| Total with rent family | 641 | 1,120 |
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| Without rent one person | 173 | 215 |
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| Without rent one family | 556 | 610 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 135.56 | 158.89 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 219.05 | 429.02 |
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| Food person | 112 | 175 |
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| Food family | 273 | 430 |
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| Transport person | 17.22 | 34.76 |
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| Transport family | 57.39 | 87.54 |
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| Life expectancy | 77.88 years | 71.93 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Wah | Islamabad (Pakistan) |
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| Lunch Menu | 2.04 | 1.61 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 6.15 | 14.53 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 3.5 | 5.08 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.7 | 1.99 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.56 | 1.89 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.28 | 0.3 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Wah | Islamabad (Pakistan) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 93.61 | 189.83 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 66.83 | 79.13 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 175.31 | 532.99 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 116.84 | 245.47 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 31.58 | 63.63 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 56.34 | 89.3 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 21.36 | 14.88 |
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Transportation
| Item | Wah | Islamabad (Pakistan) |
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| Local transport ticket | 16.28 | 21.55 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 983 | 1,308 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 391 | 394 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.14 | 0.16 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 9.95% | 6.78% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 2.76 | 5.14 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.8 | 1.16 |
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Groceries
| Item | Wah | Islamabad (Pakistan) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.73 | 1 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.56 | 0.55 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.15 | 1.03 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.74 | 6.53 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.34 | 3.47 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.38 | 4.92 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.59 | 0.68 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.31 | 0.25 |
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Other
| Item | Wah | Islamabad (Pakistan) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 14.36 | 26.01 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 2.98 | 4.08 |
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| Doctors visit | 20.32 | 15.11 |
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| Haircut, simple | 2.77 | 2.09 |
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| Brand Jeans | 18.7 | 21.99 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 94.52 | 93.6 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 26.42 | 47.99 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 811 | 2,935 |
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