Cost of living
Islamabad (India) compared to Mekra
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Overview comparison
Islamabad (India)Mekra
Consumer prices in Islamabad (India) are roughly 6% higher than in Mekra.
Cost of living
| Item | Islamabad (India) | Mekra |
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| Total with rent one person | 402 | 363 |
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| Total with rent family | 974 | 1,115 |
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| Without rent one person | 198 | 279 |
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| Without rent one family | 579 | 593 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 186.54 | 170.96 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 520.4 | 349.65 |
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| Food person | 130 | 192 |
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| Food family | 439 | 452 |
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| Transport person | 37.68 | 42.4 |
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| Transport family | 81.93 | 128.32 |
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| Life expectancy | 69.41 years | 67.77 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Islamabad (India) | Mekra |
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| Lunch Menu | 1.9 | 3.04 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 18.61 | 15.75 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 3.9 | 3.59 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.6 | 2.2 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.39 | 1.7 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.31 | 0.37 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Islamabad (India) | Mekra |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 156.33 | 175.23 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 90.49 | 113.19 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 465.94 | 635.8 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 240.73 | 289.12 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 69.94 | 35.74 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 110.92 | 46.04 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 20.22 | 9.84 |
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Transportation
| Item | Islamabad (India) | Mekra |
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| Local transport ticket | 16.85 | 7.7 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,432 | 1,900 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 536 | 1,137 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.17 | 0.38 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 7.36% | 13.74% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 3.99 | 3.28 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.89 | 1.06 |
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Groceries
| Item | Islamabad (India) | Mekra |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.96 | 0.74 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.63 | 0.53 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.01 | 0.84 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.68 | 4.76 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.18 | 3.06 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.66 | 6.27 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.8 | 0.81 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.29 | 0.24 |
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Other
| Item | Islamabad (India) | Mekra |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 24.65 | 20.07 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 4.71 | 3.61 |
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| Doctors visit | 14.89 | 15.52 |
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| Haircut, simple | 2.41 | 3.06 |
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| Brand Jeans | 18.84 | 24.08 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 70.01 | 49.68 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 67.73 | 76.94 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 3,832 | 1,690 |
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