Cost of Living Comparison Between Islamabad and Khairpur Cost of Living Comparison Between Islamabad and Khairpur

😐 Solo nomad: Islamabad is 16.9% more expensive than Khairpur without rent, and 39.7% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Islamabad is 21.6% more expensive than Khairpur without rent, and 48.1% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Islamabad
Khairpur
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$2.91 PKR 812
$1.80 PKR 503
61.67%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$14.19 PKR 3,966
$10.50 PKR 2,934
35.14%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$5.20 PKR 1,455
$4.21 PKR 1,177
23.52%
Local Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$1.79 PKR 499
$1.72 PKR 482
4.07%
Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.98 PKR 1,112
$3.45 PKR 964
15.36%
Cappuccino
$1.99 PKR 556
$1.46 PKR 407
36.30%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.43 PKR 120
$0.34 PKR 96.3
26.47%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.24 PKR 67.4
$0.23 PKR 64.5
4.35%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Islamabad
Khairpur
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.01 PKR 283
$0.75 PKR 210
34.67%
White Bread (500g)
$0.65 PKR 182
$0.59 PKR 166
10.17%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.28 PKR 358
$1.20 PKR 337
6.67%
Eggs
$1.23 PKR 343
$1.18 PKR 329
4.24%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$6.12 PKR 1,711
$6.08 PKR 1,699
0.66%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$3.37 PKR 942
$2.34 PKR 653
44.02%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$4.51 PKR 1,260
$3.63 PKR 1,014
24.24%
Apples (1kg)
$0.99 PKR 277
$1.00 PKR 278
-1.00%
Banana (1kg)
$0.80 PKR 223
$0.60 PKR 168
33.33%
Oranges (1kg)
$0.94 PKR 262
$0.62 PKR 172
51.61%
Tomato (1kg)
$0.61 PKR 170
$0.51 PKR 143
19.61%
Potato (1kg)
$0.41 PKR 115
$0.37 PKR 104
10.81%
Onion (1kg)
$0.56 PKR 157
$0.47 PKR 132
19.15%
Lettuce (1 head)
$0.31 PKR 85.8
$0.33 PKR 92.4
-6.06%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.37 PKR 104
$0.37 PKR 102
-
Bottle of Non-Alcoholic Wine (Mid-Range)
$1.93 PKR 539
$1.46 PKR 408
32.19%
Local Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$0.92 PKR 258
$0.87 PKR 243
5.75%
Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.04 PKR 569
$2.05 PKR 573
-0.49%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$2.15 PKR 602
$1.90 PKR 530
13.16%
🚌 Getting Around
Islamabad
Khairpur
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.17 PKR 46.29
$0.17 PKR 47.12
-
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$6.96 PKR 1,945
$7.23 PKR 2,022
-3.73%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$0.90 PKR 252
$0.87 PKR 242
3.45%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.41 PKR 114
$0.40 PKR 113
2.50%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$2.75 PKR 767
$1.75 PKR 488
57.14%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.90 PKR 252
$0.96 PKR 268
-6.25%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$21.2K PKR 5.9M
$21.4K PKR 6.0M
-0.82%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$26.4K PKR 7.4M
$22.5K PKR 6.3M
17.28%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Islamabad
Khairpur
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$112 PKR 31.2K
$102 PKR 28.5K
9.60%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$5.39 PKR 1,507
$4.01 PKR 1,121
34.41%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$18.43 PKR 5,151
$13.52 PKR 3,778
36.32%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Islamabad
Khairpur
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$22.69 PKR 6,341
$12.62 PKR 3,526
79.79%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$5.92 PKR 1,655
$5.84 PKR 1,632
1.37%
Cinema Ticket
$4.21 PKR 1,177
$3.56 PKR 996
18.26%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Islamabad
Khairpur
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$60.6 PKR 16.9K
$29.52 PKR 8,251
105.42%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$2,746 PKR 767.6K
$1,124 PKR 314.0K
144.43%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Islamabad
Khairpur
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$21.22 PKR 5,932
$15.46 PKR 4,321
37.26%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$28.07 PKR 7,846
$22.22 PKR 6,210
26.33%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$87.0 PKR 24.3K
$70.4 PKR 19.7K
23.65%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$40.27 PKR 11.3K
$28.85 PKR 8,063
39.58%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Islamabad
Khairpur
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$200 PKR 56.0K
$74.3 PKR 20.8K
169.79%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$110 PKR 30.9K
$52.6 PKR 14.7K
110.00%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$513 PKR 143.2K
$164 PKR 45.7K
213.37%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$289 PKR 80.9K
$108 PKR 30.1K
168.91%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$1,548 PKR 432.7K
$799 PKR 223.3K
93.80%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$732 PKR 204.6K
$564 PKR 157.7K
29.73%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Islamabad
Khairpur
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$303 PKR 84.8K
-
-
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
20.2
19
6.32%

CityCost data is based on AI and user input – minor inaccuracies may occur.

Last update for Islamabad: March 2, 2026

Last update for Khairpur: February 28, 2026

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