Cost of living
Balochistan (India) compared to Islamabad (India)
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Overview comparison
Balochistan (India)Islamabad (India)
Consumer prices in Balochistan (India) are roughly 10% higher than in Islamabad (India).
Cost of living
| Item | Balochistan (India) | Islamabad (India) |
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| Total with rent one person | 433 | 402 |
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| Total with rent family | 862 | 974 |
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| Without rent one person | 230 | 198 |
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| Without rent one family | 779 | 579 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 178.83 | 186.54 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 414.89 | 520.4 |
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| Food person | 196 | 130 |
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| Food family | 420 | 439 |
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| Transport person | 28.8 | 37.68 |
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| Transport family | 76.34 | 81.93 |
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| Life expectancy | 78.13 years | 69.41 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Balochistan (India) | Islamabad (India) |
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| Lunch Menu | 4.5 | 1.9 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 15.39 | 18.61 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 4.02 | 3.9 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.6 | 1.6 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.02 | 2.39 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.33 | 0.31 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Balochistan (India) | Islamabad (India) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 189.68 | 156.33 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 121.55 | 90.49 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 374.99 | 465.94 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 237.05 | 240.73 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 29.23 | 69.94 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 47.06 | 110.92 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 9.44 | 20.22 |
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Transportation
| Item | Balochistan (India) | Islamabad (India) |
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| Local transport ticket | 9.72 | 16.85 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 2,693 | 1,432 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,330 | 536 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.22 | 0.17 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 8.99% | 7.36% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.52 | 3.99 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.09 | 0.89 |
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Groceries
| Item | Balochistan (India) | Islamabad (India) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.74 | 0.96 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.46 | 0.63 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 0.99 | 1.01 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.93 | 5.68 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.2 | 4.18 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.07 | 4.66 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.78 | 0.8 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.19 | 0.29 |
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Other
| Item | Balochistan (India) | Islamabad (India) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 22.35 | 24.65 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 2.55 | 4.71 |
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| Doctors visit | 8.93 | 14.89 |
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| Haircut, simple | 2.04 | 2.41 |
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| Brand Jeans | 30.23 | 18.84 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 48.88 | 70.01 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 77.93 | 67.73 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 2,792 | 3,832 |
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