Cost of Living Comparison Between Dhaka and Islamabad 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Islamabad is 21.0% lower than in Dhaka (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Islamabad is 14.4% lower than in Dhaka | |
| Rent Prices in Islamabad are 40.5% higher than in Dhaka | |
| Restaurant Prices in Islamabad are 5.2% lower than in Dhaka | |
| Groceries Prices in Islamabad are 35.0% lower than in Dhaka | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Islamabad is 5.4% lower than in Dhaka | |
Restaurants | Dhaka Edit |
Islamabad Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant |
250.00 ৳ (593.13 Rs.) |
210.75 ৳ (500.00 Rs.) |
-15.7 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course |
1,200.00 ৳ (2,847.00 Rs.) |
2,002.10 ৳ (4,750.00 Rs.) |
+66.8 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) |
600.00 ৳ (1,423.50 Rs.) |
505.79 ৳ (1,200.00 Rs.) |
-15.7 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) |
500.00 ৳ (1,186.25 Rs.) |
210.75 ৳ (500.00 Rs.) |
-57.9 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
593.39 ৳ (1,407.81 Rs.) |
421.50 ৳ (1,000.00 Rs.) |
-29.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) |
256.96 ৳ (609.63 Rs.) |
224.45 ৳ (532.50 Rs.) |
-12.7 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) |
34.31 ৳ (81.40 Rs.) |
38.85 ৳ (92.17 Rs.) |
+13.2 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) |
18.83 ৳ (44.68 Rs.) |
26.55 ৳ (63.00 Rs.) |
+41.0 % |
Markets | Dhaka Edit |
Islamabad Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) |
361.19 ৳ (856.91 Rs.) |
382.55 ৳ (907.59 Rs.) |
+5.9 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) |
69.58 ৳ (165.07 Rs.) |
68.14 ৳ (161.67 Rs.) |
-2.1 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) |
33.99 ৳ (80.65 Rs.) |
70.12 ৳ (166.36 Rs.) |
+106.3 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) |
147.54 ৳ (350.03 Rs.) |
147.41 ৳ (349.73 Rs.) |
-0.1 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
467.79 ৳ (1,109.83 Rs.) |
276.79 ৳ (656.69 Rs.) |
-40.8 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
174.72 ৳ (414.52 Rs.) |
197.13 ৳ (467.70 Rs.) |
+12.8 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) |
357.80 ৳ (848.88 Rs.) |
231.72 ৳ (549.75 Rs.) |
-35.2 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
137.76 ৳ (326.85 Rs.) |
58.84 ৳ (139.60 Rs.) |
-57.3 % |
| Banana (1 lb) |
55.92 ৳ (132.67 Rs.) |
45.25 ৳ (107.35 Rs.) |
-19.1 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
124.71 ৳ (295.87 Rs.) |
48.69 ৳ (115.51 Rs.) |
-61.0 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) |
40.34 ৳ (95.70 Rs.) |
27.12 ৳ (64.33 Rs.) |
-32.8 % |
| Potato (1 lb) |
22.82 ৳ (54.13 Rs.) |
19.11 ৳ (45.34 Rs.) |
-16.2 % |
| Onion (1 lb) |
43.26 ৳ (102.63 Rs.) |
27.91 ৳ (66.20 Rs.) |
-35.5 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) |
38.70 ৳ (91.81 Rs.) |
36.92 ৳ (87.60 Rs.) |
-4.6 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) |
33.37 ৳ (79.18 Rs.) |
45.10 ৳ (107.00 Rs.) |
+35.1 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
800.00 ৳ (1,898.00 Rs.) |
198.10 ৳ (470.00 Rs.) |
-75.2 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) |
367.39 ৳ (871.63 Rs.) |
89.87 ৳ (213.22 Rs.) |
-75.5 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
664.12 ৳ (1,575.62 Rs.) |
172.72 ৳ (409.78 Rs.) |
-74.0 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) |
320.00 ৳ (759.20 Rs.) |
210.75 ৳ (500.00 Rs.) |
-34.1 % |
Transportation | Dhaka Edit |
Islamabad Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) |
50.00 ৳ (118.63 Rs.) |
21.07 ৳ (50.00 Rs.) |
-57.9 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) |
2,304.35 ৳ (5,467.07 Rs.) |
632.24 ৳ (1,500.00 Rs.) |
-72.6 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) |
150.00 ৳ (355.88 Rs.) |
84.30 ৳ (200.00 Rs.) |
-43.8 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) |
80.47 ৳ (190.91 Rs.) |
80.04 ৳ (189.90 Rs.) |
-0.5 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) |
325.00 ৳ (771.06 Rs.) |
366.70 ৳ (870.00 Rs.) |
+12.8 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
488.32 ৳ (1,158.54 Rs.) |
450.96 ৳ (1,069.90 Rs.) |
-7.7 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) |
3,501,650.00 ৳ (8,307,676.21 Rs.) |
1,896,730.76 ৳ (4,500,000.00 Rs.) |
-45.8 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) |
3,311,764.71 ৳ (7,857,172.72 Rs.) |
2,740,885.54 ৳ (6,502,760.00 Rs.) |
-17.2 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Dhaka Edit |
Islamabad Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment |
3,641.78 ৳ (8,640.12 Rs.) |
11,253.91 ৳ (26,699.95 Rs.) |
+209.0 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data |
625.49 ৳ (1,483.97 Rs.) |
563.56 ৳ (1,337.05 Rs.) |
-9.9 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) |
1,575.00 ৳ (3,736.69 Rs.) |
1,938.38 ৳ (4,598.81 Rs.) |
+23.1 % |
Sports And Leisure | Dhaka Edit |
Islamabad Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult |
2,323.08 ৳ (5,511.51 Rs.) |
2,334.44 ৳ (5,538.46 Rs.) |
+0.5 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) |
1,517.65 ৳ (3,600.62 Rs.) |
632.24 ৳ (1,500.00 Rs.) |
-58.3 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat |
500.00 ৳ (1,186.25 Rs.) |
421.50 ৳ (1,000.00 Rs.) |
-15.7 % |
Childcare | Dhaka Edit |
Islamabad Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child |
6,465.52 ৳ (15,339.46 Rs.) |
6,101.13 ৳ (14,474.96 Rs.) |
-5.6 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child |
160,666.67 ৳ (381,182.20 Rs.) |
150,781.99 ৳ (357,730.77 Rs.) |
-6.2 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Dhaka Edit |
Islamabad Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) |
1,896.15 ৳ (4,498.63 Rs.) |
2,025.01 ৳ (4,804.35 Rs.) |
+6.8 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) |
2,082.35 ৳ (4,940.39 Rs.) |
2,709.37 ৳ (6,428.00 Rs.) |
+30.1 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
4,741.34 ৳ (11,248.86 Rs.) |
8,109.58 ৳ (19,240.00 Rs.) |
+71.0 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes |
4,156.00 ৳ (9,860.12 Rs.) |
4,162.37 ৳ (9,875.24 Rs.) |
+0.2 % |
Rent Per Month | Dhaka Edit |
Islamabad Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre |
13,974.80 ৳ (33,155.25 Rs.) |
19,150.57 ৳ (45,434.78 Rs.) |
+37.0 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre |
7,596.15 ৳ (18,021.90 Rs.) |
11,389.17 ৳ (27,020.83 Rs.) |
+49.9 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre |
37,382.35 ৳ (88,689.76 Rs.) |
48,772.11 ৳ (115,712.00 Rs.) |
+30.5 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre |
19,580.65 ৳ (46,455.15 Rs.) |
31,046.99 ৳ (73,659.09 Rs.) |
+58.6 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Dhaka Edit |
Islamabad Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
11,238.35 ৳ (26,663.03 Rs.) |
8,547.22 ৳ (20,278.31 Rs.) |
-23.9 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
5,815.38 ৳ (13,797.02 Rs.) |
6,012.83 ৳ (14,265.46 Rs.) |
+3.4 % |
Salaries And Financing | Dhaka Edit |
Islamabad Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
32,473.33 ৳ (77,043.09 Rs.) |
26,288.02 ৳ (62,368.42 Rs.) |
-19.0 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 10.30 | 20.00 | +94.2 % |
| Last update: | June 2024 | May 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 254 | 145 |
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