Cost of living
Islamabad (India) compared to Sindh (India)
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Overview comparison
Islamabad (India)Sindh (India)
Consumer prices in Sindh (India) are roughly 1% higher than in Islamabad (India).
Cost of living
| Item | Islamabad (India) | Sindh (India) |
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| Total with rent one person | 402 | 474 |
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| Total with rent family | 974 | 1,332 |
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| Without rent one person | 198 | 246 |
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| Without rent one family | 579 | 840 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 186.54 | 192.94 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 520.4 | 340.86 |
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| Food person | 130 | 189 |
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| Food family | 439 | 352 |
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| Transport person | 37.68 | 57.4 |
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| Transport family | 81.93 | 122.19 |
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| Life expectancy | 69.41 years | 69.44 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Islamabad (India) | Sindh (India) |
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| Lunch Menu | 1.9 | 3.37 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 18.61 | 13.57 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 3.9 | 3.73 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.6 | 2.03 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.39 | 2.07 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.31 | 0.38 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Islamabad (India) | Sindh (India) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 156.33 | 236.08 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 90.49 | 126.38 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 465.94 | 639.09 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 240.73 | 345.11 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 69.94 | 33.86 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 110.92 | 42.59 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 20.22 | 6.74 |
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Transportation
| Item | Islamabad (India) | Sindh (India) |
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| Local transport ticket | 16.85 | 7.4 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,432 | 2,352 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 536 | 959 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.17 | 0.34 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 7.36% | 12.47% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 3.99 | 3.01 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.89 | 1.42 |
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Groceries
| Item | Islamabad (India) | Sindh (India) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.96 | 0.67 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.63 | 0.58 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.01 | 0.93 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.68 | 5.29 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.18 | 3.95 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.66 | 6.69 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.8 | 0.7 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.29 | 0.23 |
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Other
| Item | Islamabad (India) | Sindh (India) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 24.65 | 18.58 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 4.71 | 4.4 |
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| Doctors visit | 14.89 | 17 |
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| Haircut, simple | 2.41 | 2.53 |
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| Brand Jeans | 18.84 | 22.57 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 70.01 | 40.21 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 67.73 | 74.29 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 3,832 | 1,647 |
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