Cost of Living Comparison Between Islamabad and Sargodha Cost of Living Comparison Between Islamabad and Sargodha

😐 Solo nomad: Islamabad is 15.3% more expensive than Sargodha without rent, and 24.2% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Islamabad is 4.9% more expensive than Sargodha without rent, and 32.4% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Islamabad
Sargodha
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$2.91 PKR 813
$1.40 PKR 391
107.86%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$14.19 PKR 3,969
$13.90 PKR 3,887
2.09%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$5.20 PKR 1,456
$5.19 PKR 1,451
0.19%
Local Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$1.79 PKR 500
$1.82 PKR 508
-1.65%
Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.98 PKR 1,113
$3.86 PKR 1,080
3.11%
Cappuccino
$1.99 PKR 556
$1.99 PKR 556
-
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.43 PKR 120
$0.43 PKR 119
-
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.24 PKR 67.4
$0.24 PKR 67.3
-
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Islamabad
Sargodha
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.01 PKR 284
$0.70 PKR 196
44.29%
White Bread (500g)
$0.65 PKR 182
$0.61 PKR 170
6.56%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.28 PKR 358
$1.23 PKR 344
4.07%
Eggs
$1.23 PKR 343
$0.67 PKR 189
83.58%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$6.12 PKR 1,712
$6.08 PKR 1,702
0.66%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$3.37 PKR 943
$1.88 PKR 526
79.26%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$4.51 PKR 1,261
$4.35 PKR 1,217
3.68%
Apples (1kg)
$0.99 PKR 277
$0.55 PKR 153
80.00%
Banana (1kg)
$0.80 PKR 224
$0.83 PKR 232
-3.61%
Oranges (1kg)
$0.94 PKR 263
$0.88 PKR 245
6.82%
Tomato (1kg)
$0.61 PKR 170
$0.57 PKR 159
7.02%
Potato (1kg)
$0.41 PKR 116
$0.38 PKR 107
7.89%
Onion (1kg)
$0.56 PKR 157
$0.57 PKR 158
-1.75%
Lettuce (1 head)
$0.31 PKR 85.9
$0.33 PKR 93.0
-6.06%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.37 PKR 104
$0.38 PKR 105
-2.63%
Bottle of Non-Alcoholic Wine (Mid-Range)
$1.93 PKR 539
$1.40 PKR 390
37.86%
Local Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$0.92 PKR 259
$0.92 PKR 257
-
Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.04 PKR 569
$1.96 PKR 549
4.08%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$2.15 PKR 602
$2.16 PKR 604
-0.46%
🚌 Getting Around
Islamabad
Sargodha
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.17 PKR 46.32
$0.20 PKR 57.3
-15.00%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$6.96 PKR 1,946
$7.20 PKR 2,015
-3.33%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$0.90 PKR 252
$0.92 PKR 256
-2.17%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.41 PKR 114
$0.40 PKR 113
2.50%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$2.75 PKR 768
$2.90 PKR 811
-5.17%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.90 PKR 253
$0.95 PKR 267
-5.26%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$21.2K PKR 5.9M
$21.6K PKR 6.0M
-1.93%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$26.4K PKR 7.4M
$26.3K PKR 7.4M
0.19%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Islamabad
Sargodha
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$112 PKR 31.2K
$110 PKR 30.8K
1.52%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$5.39 PKR 1,508
$5.34 PKR 1,495
0.94%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$18.43 PKR 5,155
$18.35 PKR 5,133
0.44%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Islamabad
Sargodha
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$22.69 PKR 6,346
$12.33 PKR 3,448
84.02%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$5.92 PKR 1,657
$6.07 PKR 1,698
-2.47%
Cinema Ticket
$4.21 PKR 1,178
$4.17 PKR 1,166
0.96%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Islamabad
Sargodha
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$60.6 PKR 17.0K
$60.7 PKR 17.0K
-0.08%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$2,746 PKR 768.2K
$1,091 PKR 305.2K
151.67%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Islamabad
Sargodha
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$21.22 PKR 5,937
$21.27 PKR 5,948
-0.24%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$28.07 PKR 7,852
$27.56 PKR 7,709
1.85%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$87.0 PKR 24.3K
$87.9 PKR 24.6K
-0.92%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$40.27 PKR 11.3K
$40.71 PKR 11.4K
-1.08%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Islamabad
Sargodha
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$200 PKR 56.1K
$73.8 PKR 20.7K
171.54%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$110 PKR 30.9K
$51.3 PKR 14.4K
115.11%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$513 PKR 143.4K
$169 PKR 47.4K
202.47%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$289 PKR 80.9K
$105 PKR 29.3K
175.93%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$1,548 PKR 433.0K
$776 PKR 217.1K
99.47%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$732 PKR 204.8K
$578 PKR 161.7K
26.69%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Islamabad
Sargodha
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$303 PKR 84.9K
$178 PKR 49.8K
70.49%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
20.2
14
44.29%

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

Last update for Islamabad: March 2, 2026

Last update for Sargodha: February 28, 2026

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