Comparación del coste de vida entre Pattoki y Islamabad Comparación del coste de vida entre Pattoki y Islamabad

Monthly Cost of Living

A single person spends $369 per month in Pattoki vs $543 in Islamabad, rent included.

A couple spends around $552 per month in Pattoki vs $851 in Islamabad, rent included.

A family of three spends $734 per month in Pattoki vs $1,159 in Islamabad, rent included.

Pattoki is about 32% cheaper than Islamabad, driven mainly by Groceries & Markets.

Both Pattoki and Islamabad are more affordable than the global median – Pattoki 72% lower, Islamabad 59% lower.

Meal at Budget Restaurant

$2.16 PKR 604

$2.87 PKR 802

-24.74%

Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range

$8.96 PKR 2,500

$14.22 PKR 3,968

-36.99%

Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)

$5.45 PKR 1,522

$5.23 PKR 1,461

4.21%

Local Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

$1.80 PKR 503

$1.74 PKR 486

3.45%

Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$3.16 PKR 882

$3.82 PKR 1,067

-17.28%

Cappuccino

$1.41 PKR 394

$2.05 PKR 573

-31.22%

Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)

$0.30 PKR 84.7

$0.39 PKR 109

-23.08%

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

$0.16 PKR 45.39

$0.22 PKR 61.3

-27.27%

Milk (1 liter)

$0.46 PKR 129

$0.96 PKR 267

-52.08%

White Bread (500g)

$0.38 PKR 106

$0.61 PKR 171

-37.70%

Rice (white) (1kg)

$0.68 PKR 191

$1.27 PKR 356

-46.46%

Eggs

$0.72 PKR 202

$1.21 PKR 337

-40.50%

Local Cheese (1kg)

$1.44 PKR 402

$6.17 PKR 1,722

-76.66%

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

$2.47 PKR 688

$3.49 PKR 975

-29.23%

Beef Round Steak (1kg)

$3.17 PKR 885

$4.39 PKR 1,226

-27.79%

Apples (1kg)

$0.34 PKR 93.8

$1.03 PKR 289

-66.99%

Banana (1kg)

$0.36 PKR 101

$0.82 PKR 230

-56.10%

Oranges (1kg)

$0.54 PKR 152

$0.94 PKR 264

-42.55%

Tomato (1kg)

$0.48 PKR 133

$0.56 PKR 155

-14.29%

Potato (1kg)

$0.34 PKR 94.0

$0.38 PKR 106

-10.53%

Onion (1kg)

$0.36 PKR 102

$0.53 PKR 147

-32.08%

Lettuce (1 head)

$0.36 PKR 101

$0.33 PKR 92.7

9.09%

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

$0.37 PKR 103

$0.37 PKR 104

Bottle of Non-Alcoholic Wine (Mid-Range)

$1.39 PKR 388

$1.96 PKR 548

-29.08%

Local Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

$0.36 PKR 101

$0.92 PKR 256

-60.87%

Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$1.93 PKR 540

$1.98 PKR 553

-2.53%

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)

$1.92 PKR 537

$2.07 PKR 578

-7.25%

One-way Ticket (Public Transport)

$0.19 PKR 52.0

$0.17 PKR 46.63

11.76%

Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

$7.20 PKR 2,009

$6.98 PKR 1,948

3.15%

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

$1.07 PKR 300

$0.92 PKR 256

16.30%

Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)

$0.52 PKR 146

$0.41 PKR 113

26.83%

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

$1.39 PKR 387

$2.75 PKR 768

-49.45%

Gasoline (1 liter)

$0.98 PKR 274

Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)

$22.6K PKR 6.3M

$21.3K PKR 5.9M

5.94%

Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)

$22.1K PKR 6.2M

$26.1K PKR 7.3M

-15.40%

Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)

$105 PKR 29.4K

$111 PKR 31.1K

-5.62%

SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)

$4.76 PKR 1,330

$5.52 PKR 1,540

-13.77%

Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)

$13.72 PKR 3,828

$18.67 PKR 5,210

-26.51%

Gym Membership (Monthly)

$12.42 PKR 3,468

$22.27 PKR 6,215

-44.23%

Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)

$5.77 PKR 1,612

$5.85 PKR 1,632

-1.37%

Cinema Ticket

$2.58 PKR 719

$4.14 PKR 1,155

-37.68%

Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)

$36.97 PKR 10.3K

$60.9 PKR 17.0K

-39.25%

International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)

$1,738 PKR 485.0K

$2,782 PKR 776.4K

-37.53%

Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)

$16.44 PKR 4,588

$21.34 PKR 5,955

-22.96%

Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)

$27.81 PKR 7,762

$28.33 PKR 7,909

-1.84%

Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)

$69.3 PKR 19.3K

$90.1 PKR 25.2K

-23.07%

Men's Leather Business Shoes

$29.49 PKR 8,232

$40.89 PKR 11.4K

-27.88%

1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$75.5 PKR 21.1K

$200 PKR 55.8K

-62.23%

1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$51.6 PKR 14.4K

$111 PKR 31.1K

-53.70%

3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$165 PKR 46.1K

$513 PKR 143.2K

-67.78%

3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$107 PKR 29.9K

$288 PKR 80.5K

-62.88%

Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)

$874 PKR 244.0K

$1,526 PKR 425.8K

-42.71%

Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)

$563 PKR 157.3K

$740 PKR 206.6K

-23.87%

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

$307 PKR 85.8K

20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)

17.43

20.2

-13.71%

Los datos de CityCost se basan en IA y aportaciones de usuarios. Puede haber pequeñas variaciones.

Última actualización para Pattoki: April 27, 2026

Última actualización para Islamabad: April 27, 2026

Cost Breakdown

A central one-bedroom costs $75.5 in Pattoki versus $200 in Islamabad. Rent is usually the largest line item in a monthly budget, so the gap here sets the tone for the overall comparison.

A mid-range dinner for two costs $9.00 in Pattoki versus $14.00 in Islamabad. Monthly groceries follow the same trend: $56.0 vs $99.0 – making Pattoki the more affordable choice for daily food spending.

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Pattoki vs Islamabad: Coste de vida - preguntas frecuentes

Yes – Islamabad is pricier by about 47%, and the gap shows up most in Groceries & Markets. It's not just housing either; the difference applies across most spending categories.

For a comfortable life, plan on about $554 per month in Pattoki and $814 in Islamabad. That covers rent, food, utilities, transport, and enough left over to feel settled – not just surviving.

Rent is clearly cheaper in Pattoki, especially for central apartments. Housing is actually the single biggest factor behind the overall cost gap between these two cities.

Groceries cost about 77% more in Islamabad, though it depends on what you buy. Local produce may be comparable; imported and premium items show the biggest price gap.

A mid-range dinner for two costs $9.00 in Pattoki and $14.00 in Islamabad. That's a good indicator of the overall restaurant and café pricing gap between the two cities.

$1,000 covers both cities comfortably – all-in costs are $369 in Pattoki and $543 in Islamabad, leaving budget for savings and extras in both cases.

Families tend to lean toward Pattoki – lower housing and cheaper childcare make a real difference, especially on a single income or when paying for private education.

Both have safer and rougher neighborhoods, but overall safety is comparable to other large cities. Neighborhood choice matters more than the city-level comparison – central, well-trafficked areas feel secure in both.

If budget matters most, go with Pattoki. If higher salaries, better infrastructure, or specific career opportunities are the priority, Islamabad makes more sense. Both are solid long-term options with distinct trade-offs.