Cost of Living Comparison Between Islamabad and Jhang Cost of Living Comparison Between Islamabad and Jhang

😐 Solo nomad: Islamabad is 24.1% more expensive than Jhang without rent, and 43.7% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Islamabad is 18.3% more expensive than Jhang without rent, and 44.4% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Islamabad
Jhang
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$2.78 PKR 786
$1.73 PKR 489
60.69%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$13.98 PKR 3,949
$14.07 PKR 3,973
-0.64%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$5.28 PKR 1,492
$3.64 PKR 1,029
45.05%
Local Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$1.73 PKR 490
$2.9 PKR 818
-40.34%
Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.87 PKR 1,094
$3.74 PKR 1,058
3.48%
Cappuccino
$2.09 PKR 590
$2.26 PKR 639
-7.52%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.42 PKR 120
$0.35 PKR 99.9
20.00%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.24 PKR 68.1
$0.23 PKR 65.1
4.35%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Islamabad
Jhang
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.02 PKR 287
$0.62 PKR 176
64.52%
White Bread (500g)
$0.66 PKR 187
$0.61 PKR 172
8.20%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.26 PKR 357
$1.2 PKR 340
5.00%
Eggs
$1.23 PKR 347
$1.08 PKR 305
13.89%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$6.36 PKR 1,797
$5.96 PKR 1,683
6.71%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$3.38 PKR 955
$2.91 PKR 822
16.15%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$4.5 PKR 1,272
$4.56 PKR 1,287
-1.32%
Apples (1kg)
$1.04 PKR 294
$1.05 PKR 297
-0.95%
Banana (1kg)
$0.79 PKR 223
$0.6 PKR 168
31.67%
Oranges (1kg)
$0.95 PKR 270
$0.57 PKR 162
66.67%
Tomato (1kg)
$0.57 PKR 161
$0.44 PKR 125
29.55%
Potato (1kg)
$0.38 PKR 108
$0.35 PKR 100
8.57%
Onion (1kg)
$0.57 PKR 162
$0.48 PKR 135
18.75%
Lettuce (1 head)
$0.33 PKR 94.4
$0.48 PKR 135
-31.25%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.37 PKR 106
$0.33 PKR 94.3
12.12%
Bottle of Non-Alcoholic Wine (Mid-Range)
$1.71 PKR 483
$0.73 PKR 205
134.25%
Local Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$0.91 PKR 257
$0.51 PKR 143
78.43%
Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.02 PKR 572
$1.1 PKR 311
83.64%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$2.13 PKR 602
$0.77 PKR 218
176.62%
🚌 Getting Around
Islamabad
Jhang
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.19 PKR 53.5
$0.16 PKR 45.95
18.75%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$7.02 PKR 1,983
$7.08 PKR 2,000
-0.85%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$0.91 PKR 258
$0.74 PKR 208
22.97%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.4 PKR 113
$0.53 PKR 150
-24.53%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$2.85 PKR 805
$1.82 PKR 513
56.59%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.91 PKR 256
$0.83 PKR 234
9.64%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$21K PKR 5.9M
$17.8K PKR 5M
18.13%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$25.9K PKR 7.3M
$23.3K PKR 6.6M
11.23%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Islamabad
Jhang
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$110 PKR 31.1K
$70.8 PKR 20K
55.44%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$5.53 PKR 1,561
$3.98 PKR 1,123
38.94%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$18.56 PKR 5,242
$10.46 PKR 2,954
77.44%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Islamabad
Jhang
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$22.58 PKR 6,378
$12.3 PKR 3,475
83.58%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$6.06 PKR 1,711
$6.03 PKR 1,704
0.50%
Cinema Ticket
$4.22 PKR 1,191
$3.51 PKR 991
20.23%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Islamabad
Jhang
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$59.4 PKR 16.8K
$15.94 PKR 4,501
272.71%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$2,766 PKR 781.1K
$1,217 PKR 343.8K
127.19%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Islamabad
Jhang
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$21.49 PKR 6,070
$15.13 PKR 4,273
42.04%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$27.69 PKR 7,820
$21.61 PKR 6,102
28.14%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$87.4 PKR 24.7K
$71.5 PKR 20.2K
22.11%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$40.38 PKR 11.4K
$30.19 PKR 8,526
33.75%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Islamabad
Jhang
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$201 PKR 56.8K
$74.3 PKR 21K
170.48%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$108 PKR 30.6K
$51.3 PKR 14.5K
110.93%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$512 PKR 144.6K
$170 PKR 48K
201.22%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$292 PKR 82.4K
$104 PKR 29.5K
179.21%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$1,327 PKR 374.7K
$571 PKR 161.3K
132.26%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$773 PKR 218.3K
$435 PKR 122.9K
77.68%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Islamabad
Jhang
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$290 PKR 81.8K
$143 PKR 40.4K
102.59%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
20.2
18
12.22%

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Last update for Islamabad: November 4, 2025

Last update for Jhang: November 3, 2025

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