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

😐 Solo nomad: Islamabad is 44.5% more expensive than Khairpur without rent, and 36.9% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Islamabad is 27.2% more expensive than Khairpur without rent, and 45.6% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Islamabad
Khairpur
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$2.76 PKR 771
$1.75 PKR 488
57.71%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$14.25 PKR 3,974
$10.52 PKR 2,934
35.46%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$5.32 PKR 1,485
$4.20 PKR 1,172
26.67%
Local Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$1.73 PKR 482
$1.80 PKR 501
-3.89%
Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.98 PKR 1,109
$3.48 PKR 971
14.37%
Cappuccino
$2.08 PKR 581
$1.48 PKR 413
40.54%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.42 PKR 118
$0.34 PKR 95.3
23.53%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.24 PKR 67.2
$0.23 PKR 64.4
4.35%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Islamabad
Khairpur
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$0.97 PKR 269
$0.77 PKR 214
25.97%
White Bread (500g)
$0.66 PKR 185
$0.57 PKR 158
15.79%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.26 PKR 352
$1.19 PKR 332
5.88%
Eggs
$1.27 PKR 355
$1.18 PKR 329
7.63%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$6.02 PKR 1,680
$5.90 PKR 1,646
2.03%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$3.43 PKR 958
$2.42 PKR 674
41.74%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$4.40 PKR 1,227
$3.67 PKR 1,022
19.89%
Apples (1kg)
$1.00 PKR 279
$1.05 PKR 293
-4.76%
Banana (1kg)
$0.85 PKR 236
$0.61 PKR 170
39.34%
Oranges (1kg)
$0.90 PKR 251
$0.62 PKR 174
45.16%
Tomato (1kg)
$0.57 PKR 158
$0.51 PKR 143
11.76%
Potato (1kg)
$0.38 PKR 106
$0.37 PKR 104
2.70%
Onion (1kg)
$0.57 PKR 160
$0.51 PKR 143
11.76%
Lettuce (1 head)
$0.33 PKR 93.0
$0.34 PKR 93.5
-2.94%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.37 PKR 104
$0.37 PKR 102
-
Bottle of Non-Alcoholic Wine (Mid-Range)
$1.91 PKR 534
$1.36 PKR 380
40.44%
Local Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$0.91 PKR 255
$0.92 PKR 257
-1.09%
Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.03 PKR 566
$2.04 PKR 569
-0.49%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$2.06 PKR 575
$1.93 PKR 538
6.74%
🚌 Getting Around
Islamabad
Khairpur
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.18 PKR 50.4
$0.19 PKR 51.8
-5.26%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$6.90 PKR 1,923
$7.08 PKR 1,976
-2.54%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$0.91 PKR 253
$0.87 PKR 242
4.60%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.40 PKR 112
$0.41 PKR 114
-2.44%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$2.87 PKR 801
$1.79 PKR 498
60.34%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.92 PKR 258
$0.96 PKR 268
-4.17%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$20.9K PKR 5.8M
$21.1K PKR 5.9M
-0.88%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$26.2K PKR 7.3M
$23.1K PKR 6.4M
13.11%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Islamabad
Khairpur
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$111 PKR 31.1K
$100 PKR 28.0K
10.86%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$5.57 PKR 1,555
$4.10 PKR 1,142
35.85%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$18.70 PKR 5,216
$13.72 PKR 3,827
36.30%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Islamabad
Khairpur
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$22.29 PKR 6,217
$12.32 PKR 3,436
80.93%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$5.86 PKR 1,634
$6.10 PKR 1,700
-3.93%
Cinema Ticket
$4.30 PKR 1,200
$3.57 PKR 997
20.45%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Islamabad
Khairpur
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$60.6 PKR 16.9K
$30.33 PKR 8,460
99.70%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$2,738 PKR 763.7K
$1,118 PKR 311.7K
145.02%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Islamabad
Khairpur
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$21.38 PKR 5,962
$15.43 PKR 4,304
38.56%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$28.45 PKR 7,934
$22.53 PKR 6,284
26.28%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$89.5 PKR 24.9K
$69.6 PKR 19.4K
28.57%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$40.17 PKR 11.2K
$28.81 PKR 8,036
39.43%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Islamabad
Khairpur
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$197 PKR 55.0K
$75.8 PKR 21.1K
160.27%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$111 PKR 31.1K
$50.9 PKR 14.2K
118.77%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$505 PKR 140.7K
$166 PKR 46.2K
204.67%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$292 PKR 81.6K
$107 PKR 29.7K
174.47%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$1,535 PKR 428.0K
$744 PKR 207.6K
106.18%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$752 PKR 209.7K
$494 PKR 137.7K
52.22%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Islamabad
Khairpur
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$304 PKR 84.7K
-
-
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: April 12, 2026

Last update for Khairpur: April 13, 2026

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