Cost of Living Comparison Between Islamabad and Layyah Cost of Living Comparison Between Islamabad and Layyah

😐 Solo nomad: Islamabad is 46.5% more expensive than Layyah without rent, and 59.7% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Islamabad is 38.2% more expensive than Layyah without rent, and 61.8% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Islamabad
Layyah
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$2.85 PKR 806
$1.75 PKR 493
62.86%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$14.4 PKR 4,068
$10.77 PKR 3,041
33.70%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$5.28 PKR 1,491
$3.64 PKR 1,029
45.05%
Local Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$1.75 PKR 496
$2.76 PKR 780
-36.59%
Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.83 PKR 1,083
$4.7 PKR 1,328
-18.51%
Cappuccino
$2.01 PKR 567
$1.48 PKR 417
35.81%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.39 PKR 111
$0.31 PKR 86.4
25.81%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.24 PKR 68.1
$0.24 PKR 68.2
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🛒 Groceries & Markets
Islamabad
Layyah
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1 PKR 282
$0.51 PKR 145
96.08%
White Bread (500g)
$0.67 PKR 188
$0.36 PKR 102
86.11%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.22 PKR 344
$1.23 PKR 346
-0.81%
Eggs
$1.27 PKR 358
$1.07 PKR 303
18.69%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$6.15 PKR 1,736
$7.11 PKR 2,008
-13.50%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$3.55 PKR 1,004
$2.26 PKR 640
57.08%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$4.31 PKR 1,216
$2.97 PKR 839
45.12%
Apples (1kg)
$1.03 PKR 292
$0.69 PKR 194
49.28%
Banana (1kg)
$0.85 PKR 239
$0.34 PKR 95.4
150.00%
Oranges (1kg)
$0.9 PKR 255
$0.61 PKR 173
47.54%
Tomato (1kg)
$0.59 PKR 167
$0.51 PKR 145
15.69%
Potato (1kg)
$0.42 PKR 118
$0.34 PKR 97.1
23.53%
Onion (1kg)
$0.52 PKR 148
$0.51 PKR 145
1.96%
Lettuce (1 head)
$0.31 PKR 87.3
$0.63 PKR 177
-50.79%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.4 PKR 114
$0.36 PKR 103
11.11%
Bottle of Non-Alcoholic Wine (Mid-Range)
$1.78 PKR 503
$1.43 PKR 404
24.48%
Local Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$0.87 PKR 247
$0.73 PKR 206
19.18%
Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.96 PKR 554
$2.03 PKR 574
-3.45%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$2.17 PKR 613
$1.84 PKR 520
17.93%
🚌 Getting Around
Islamabad
Layyah
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.19 PKR 53
$0.17 PKR 48.82
11.76%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$6.95 PKR 1,964
$7.12 PKR 2,011
-2.39%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$0.85 PKR 239
$1.08 PKR 305
-21.30%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.44 PKR 123
$0.4 PKR 114
10.00%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$2.9 PKR 820
$1.8 PKR 508
61.11%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.98 PKR 277
$0.94 PKR 265
4.26%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$21.6K PKR 6.1M
$22.5K PKR 6.3M
-3.87%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$26K PKR 7.3M
$21K PKR 5.9M
23.85%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Islamabad
Layyah
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$111 PKR 31.3K
$57.9 PKR 16.4K
91.25%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$5.35 PKR 1,512
$3.58 PKR 1,011
49.44%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$18.38 PKR 5,191
$12.77 PKR 3,606
43.93%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Islamabad
Layyah
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$22.44 PKR 6,339
$12.26 PKR 3,464
83.03%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$6.02 PKR 1,700
$5.76 PKR 1,627
4.51%
Cinema Ticket
$4.3 PKR 1,214
$3.62 PKR 1,022
18.78%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Islamabad
Layyah
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$59.2 PKR 16.7K
$18.02 PKR 5,090
228.36%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$2,713 PKR 766.3K
$537 PKR 151.7K
405.00%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Islamabad
Layyah
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$21.17 PKR 5,980
$16.26 PKR 4,593
30.20%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$28.14 PKR 7,947
$22.17 PKR 6,262
26.93%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$87.7 PKR 24.8K
$61.3 PKR 17.3K
43.03%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$39.86 PKR 11.3K
$25.48 PKR 7,195
56.44%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Islamabad
Layyah
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$202 PKR 57K
$74.2 PKR 21K
171.88%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$112 PKR 31.5K
$52.9 PKR 14.9K
111.26%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$499 PKR 141.1K
$166 PKR 47K
200.04%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$298 PKR 84.3K
$107 PKR 30.3K
177.90%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$1,315 PKR 371.4K
$579 PKR 163.5K
127.11%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$781 PKR 220.5K
$452 PKR 127.7K
72.61%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Islamabad
Layyah
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$289 PKR 81.6K
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20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
20.2
18
12.22%

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Last update for Islamabad: October 29, 2025

Last update for Layyah: October 29, 2025

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