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

😐 Solo nomad: Islamabad is 53.3% more expensive than Layyah without rent, and 66.3% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Islamabad is 23.2% more expensive than Layyah without rent, and 62.5% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Islamabad
Layyah
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$2.91 PKR 813
$1.81 PKR 506
60.77%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$14.19 PKR 3,969
$10.58 PKR 2,960
34.12%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$5.20 PKR 1,456
$3.61 PKR 1,011
44.04%
Local Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$1.79 PKR 500
$2.91 PKR 814
-38.49%
Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.98 PKR 1,113
$4.78 PKR 1,338
-16.74%
Cappuccino
$1.99 PKR 556
$1.51 PKR 422
31.79%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.43 PKR 120
$0.33 PKR 93.0
30.30%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.24 PKR 67.4
$0.24 PKR 67.3
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🛒 Groceries & Markets
Islamabad
Layyah
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.01 PKR 284
$0.48 PKR 134
110.42%
White Bread (500g)
$0.65 PKR 182
$0.36 PKR 101
80.56%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.28 PKR 358
$1.22 PKR 342
4.92%
Eggs
$1.23 PKR 343
$1.08 PKR 302
13.89%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$6.12 PKR 1,712
$5.91 PKR 1,654
3.55%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$3.37 PKR 943
$2.35 PKR 656
43.40%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$4.51 PKR 1,261
$2.92 PKR 817
54.45%
Apples (1kg)
$0.99 PKR 277
$0.72 PKR 202
37.50%
Banana (1kg)
$0.80 PKR 224
$0.34 PKR 94.3
135.29%
Oranges (1kg)
$0.94 PKR 263
$0.62 PKR 173
51.61%
Tomato (1kg)
$0.61 PKR 170
$0.48 PKR 134
27.08%
Potato (1kg)
$0.41 PKR 116
$0.37 PKR 104
10.81%
Onion (1kg)
$0.56 PKR 157
$0.51 PKR 142
9.80%
Lettuce (1 head)
$0.31 PKR 85.9
$0.58 PKR 163
-46.55%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.37 PKR 104
$0.34 PKR 94.2
8.82%
Bottle of Non-Alcoholic Wine (Mid-Range)
$1.93 PKR 539
$1.45 PKR 407
33.10%
Local Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$0.92 PKR 259
$0.74 PKR 207
24.32%
Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.04 PKR 569
$2.04 PKR 572
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Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$2.15 PKR 602
$1.83 PKR 512
17.49%
🚌 Getting Around
Islamabad
Layyah
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.17 PKR 46.32
$0.16 PKR 45.39
6.25%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$6.96 PKR 1,946
$7.08 PKR 1,981
-1.69%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$0.90 PKR 252
$1.08 PKR 301
-16.67%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.41 PKR 114
$0.43 PKR 120
-4.65%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$2.75 PKR 768
$1.81 PKR 505
51.93%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.90 PKR 253
$0.92 PKR 256
-2.17%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$21.2K PKR 5.9M
$22.2K PKR 6.2M
-4.31%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$26.4K PKR 7.4M
$20.9K PKR 5.8M
26.37%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Islamabad
Layyah
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$112 PKR 31.2K
$57.9 PKR 16.2K
93.02%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$5.39 PKR 1,508
$3.58 PKR 1,001
50.56%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$18.43 PKR 5,155
$12.62 PKR 3,529
46.04%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Islamabad
Layyah
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$22.69 PKR 6,346
$12.19 PKR 3,409
86.14%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$5.92 PKR 1,657
$5.86 PKR 1,639
1.02%
Cinema Ticket
$4.21 PKR 1,178
$3.48 PKR 972
20.98%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Islamabad
Layyah
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$60.6 PKR 17.0K
$17.76 PKR 4,968
241.44%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$2,746 PKR 768.2K
$537 PKR 150.3K
411.16%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Islamabad
Layyah
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$21.22 PKR 5,937
$16.28 PKR 4,554
30.34%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$28.07 PKR 7,852
$22.07 PKR 6,172
27.19%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$87.0 PKR 24.3K
$60.0 PKR 16.8K
45.07%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$40.27 PKR 11.3K
$26.40 PKR 7,384
52.54%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Islamabad
Layyah
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$200 PKR 56.1K
$74.8 PKR 20.9K
168.02%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$110 PKR 30.9K
$52.3 PKR 14.6K
111.05%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$513 PKR 143.4K
$164 PKR 45.8K
212.83%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$289 PKR 80.9K
$107 PKR 29.9K
171.08%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$1,548 PKR 433.0K
$840 PKR 235.0K
84.23%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$732 PKR 204.8K
$494 PKR 138.3K
48.13%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Islamabad
Layyah
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$303 PKR 84.9K
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20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
20.2
18
12.22%

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

Last update for Islamabad: March 2, 2026

Last update for Layyah: February 28, 2026

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