Cost of Living Comparison Between Islamabad and Mandi Bahauddin Cost of Living Comparison Between Islamabad and Mandi Bahauddin

šŸ˜ Solo nomad: Islamabad is 26.9% more expensive than Mandi Bahauddin without rent, and 61.1% more expensive with rent.
šŸ˜ Family of 3: Islamabad is 51.8% more expensive than Mandi Bahauddin without rent, and 62.9% more expensive with rent.
Currency
šŸ½ Eating Out
Islamabad
Mandi Bahauddin
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$2.91 PKRĀ 813
$1.75 PKRĀ 491
66.29%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$14.19 PKRĀ 3,969
$8.67 PKRĀ 2,426
63.67%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$5.20 PKRĀ 1,456
$3.56 PKRĀ 995
46.07%
Local Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$1.79 PKRĀ 500
$2.75 PKRĀ 770
-34.91%
Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.98 PKRĀ 1,113
$4.72 PKRĀ 1,321
-15.68%
Cappuccino
$1.99 PKRĀ 556
$1.08 PKRĀ 303
84.26%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.43 PKRĀ 120
$0.33 PKRĀ 93.6
30.30%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.24 PKRĀ 67.4
$0.22 PKRĀ 61.4
9.09%
šŸ›’ Groceries & Markets
Islamabad
Mandi Bahauddin
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.01 PKRĀ 284
$0.70 PKRĀ 195
44.29%
White Bread (500g)
$0.65 PKRĀ 182
$0.43 PKRĀ 121
51.16%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.28 PKRĀ 358
$1.26 PKRĀ 352
1.59%
Eggs
$1.23 PKRĀ 343
$1.15 PKRĀ 321
6.96%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$6.12 PKRĀ 1,712
$5.98 PKRĀ 1,672
2.34%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$3.37 PKRĀ 943
$2.68 PKRĀ 748
25.75%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$4.51 PKRĀ 1,261
$3.31 PKRĀ 927
36.25%
Apples (1kg)
$0.99 PKRĀ 277
$1.03 PKRĀ 288
-3.88%
Banana (1kg)
$0.80 PKRĀ 224
$0.60 PKRĀ 166
33.33%
Oranges (1kg)
$0.94 PKRĀ 263
$0.66 PKRĀ 186
42.42%
Tomato (1kg)
$0.61 PKRĀ 170
$0.52 PKRĀ 145
17.31%
Potato (1kg)
$0.41 PKRĀ 116
$0.35 PKRĀ 96.7
17.14%
Onion (1kg)
$0.56 PKRĀ 157
$0.54 PKRĀ 151
3.70%
Lettuce (1 head)
$0.31 PKRĀ 85.9
$0.59 PKRĀ 166
-47.46%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.37 PKRĀ 104
$0.42 PKRĀ 119
-11.90%
Bottle of Non-Alcoholic Wine (Mid-Range)
$1.93 PKRĀ 539
$1.39 PKRĀ 389
38.85%
Local Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$0.92 PKRĀ 259
$0.72 PKRĀ 203
27.78%
Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.04 PKRĀ 569
$2.03 PKRĀ 568
0.49%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$2.15 PKRĀ 602
$1.84 PKRĀ 514
16.85%
šŸšŒ Getting Around
Islamabad
Mandi Bahauddin
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.17 PKRĀ 46.32
$0.17 PKRĀ 47.87
-
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$6.96 PKRĀ 1,946
$6.89 PKRĀ 1,928
1.02%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$0.90 PKRĀ 252
$1.04 PKRĀ 290
-13.46%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.41 PKRĀ 114
$0.49 PKRĀ 137
-16.33%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$2.75 PKRĀ 768
$1.82 PKRĀ 508
51.10%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.90 PKRĀ 253
$0.99 PKRĀ 277
-9.09%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$21.2K PKRĀ 5.9M
$21.8K PKRĀ 6.1M
-2.90%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$26.4K PKRĀ 7.4M
$21.2K PKRĀ 5.9M
24.33%
šŸ§¾ Monthly Utilities & Internet
Islamabad
Mandi Bahauddin
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$112 PKRĀ 31.2K
$59.3 PKRĀ 16.6K
88.40%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$5.39 PKRĀ 1,508
$3.77 PKRĀ 1,055
42.97%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$18.43 PKRĀ 5,155
$12.96 PKRĀ 3,624
42.21%
šŸŽ‰ Sport & Entertainment
Islamabad
Mandi Bahauddin
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$22.69 PKRĀ 6,346
$12.55 PKRĀ 3,511
80.80%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$5.92 PKRĀ 1,657
$6.05 PKRĀ 1,691
-2.15%
Cinema Ticket
$4.21 PKRĀ 1,178
$3.45 PKRĀ 965
22.03%
šŸ§ø Childcare & Education
Islamabad
Mandi Bahauddin
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$60.6 PKRĀ 17.0K
$27.86 PKRĀ 7,793
117.66%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$2,746 PKRĀ 768.2K
$1,114 PKRĀ 311.6K
146.49%
šŸ‘•šŸ‘Ÿ Clothing & Footwear
Islamabad
Mandi Bahauddin
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$21.22 PKRĀ 5,937
$16.02 PKRĀ 4,480
32.46%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$28.07 PKRĀ 7,852
$22.05 PKRĀ 6,168
27.30%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$87.0 PKRĀ 24.3K
$60.2 PKRĀ 16.8K
44.70%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$40.27 PKRĀ 11.3K
$25.75 PKRĀ 7,201
56.39%
šŸ  Accommodation & Living
Islamabad
Mandi Bahauddin
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$200 PKRĀ 56.1K
$75.8 PKRĀ 21.2K
164.63%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$110 PKRĀ 30.9K
$51.0 PKRĀ 14.3K
116.55%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$513 PKRĀ 143.4K
$164 PKRĀ 45.8K
213.02%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$289 PKRĀ 80.9K
$104 PKRĀ 29.1K
178.00%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$1,548 PKRĀ 433.0K
$844 PKRĀ 236.1K
83.44%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$732 PKRĀ 204.8K
$596 PKRĀ 166.8K
22.80%
šŸ’µ Salaries & Financials
Islamabad
Mandi Bahauddin
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$303 PKRĀ 84.9K
-
-
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
20.2
18
12.22%

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Last update for Islamabad: March 2, 2026

Last update for Mandi Bahauddin: March 2, 2026

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