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Islamabad travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Islamabad

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Islamabad for 2 people.

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).

Cost of living in Islamabad compared to United States in 2024

On average, the cost of living in Islamabad in 2024 is 67% less than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Islamabad in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Islamabad by expense type

Restaurant budget in Islamabad

Lunch

$ 1.8/person
($ 0.8 to $ 3.5)

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91% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20

3 course dinner

$ 8.8/person
($ 5.3 to $ 18)

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76% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 37

McDonald's meal

$ 4.2/person
($ 3.8 to $ 5.6)

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61% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11

Cappuccino

$ 1.9/cup
($ 0.7 to $ 3.2)

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62% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1

Fizzy drink

$ 0.3/can
($ 0.2 to $ 0.5)

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86% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Water bottle

$ 0.2/bottle
($ 0.2 to $ 0.3)

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88% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Islamabad

1-star hotel

$ 53/night
($ 17 to $ 204)

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68% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 168

2-star hotel

$ 48/night
($ 14 to $ 196)

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68% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 152

3-star hotel

$ 61/night
($ 18 to $ 178)

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73% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 224

4-star hotel

$ 84/night
($ 25 to $ 224)

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72% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 305

5-star hotel

$ 120/night
($ 46 to $ 248)

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72% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 437

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 53/month
($ 17 to $ 204)

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67% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 163

Room with kitchen

$ 95/month
($ 25 to $ 630)

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59% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 237

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 106/month
($ 28 to $ 270)

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48% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 204

Cottage or guest house

$ 46/month
($ 24 to $ 125)

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79% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 221

Family room

$ 86/month
($ 19 to $ 748)

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57% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 202

Supermarket food budget in Islamabad

Milk

$ 0.8/litre
($ 0.7 to $ 1.1)

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17% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1

Bread

$ 0.6/500g
($ 0.4 to $ 0.9)

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81% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5

Rice

$ 1.4/kg
($ 1.1 to $ 1.9)

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70% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.5

Eggs

$ 1.3/12 eggs
($ 0.8 to $ 1.7)

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66% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Chicken

$ 3.6/kg
($ 1.8 to $ 5.3)

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70% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12

Apples

$ 1.1/kg
($ 0.6 to $ 1.4)

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80% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.2

Tomatoes

$ 0.5/kg
($ 0.2 to $ 1.1)

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88% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.8

Potatoes

$ 0.4/kg
($ 0.2 to $ 0.7)

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86% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9

Water bottle

$ 0.4
($ 0.3 to $ 0.5)

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81% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Islamabad

Bus ticket

$ 0.2/ticket
($ 0.1 to $ 0.3)

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92% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Taxi (per km)

$ 0.4/km
($ 0.3 to $ 0.8)

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75% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7

Petrol

$ 0.9/litre
($ 0.9 to $ 1.2)

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5% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 0.8
($ 0.7 to $ 1.4)

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75% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Car hire

$ 29/24hrs
($ 21 to $ 47)

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59% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 71

Leisure activity budget in Islamabad

Cinema

$ 4.2/ticket
($ 3.5 to $ 7)

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69% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14

Tennis

$ 7/hr
($ 3.5 to $ 13)

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66% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Islamabad

Cigarettes

$ 2.1/pack
($ 1.8 to $ 2.4)

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78% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10

Levi's jeans

$ 21
($ 7 to $ 36)

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61% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 52

Summer dress

$ 27
($ 13 to $ 42)

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39% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 43

Plane ticket budget

New York City → Islamabad

$ 1114
(fair price: $ 959)

London → Islamabad

$ 761
(fair price: $ 647)

Sydney → Islamabad

$ 1374
(fair price: $ 1140)

Toronto → Islamabad

$ 1449
(fair price: $ 1270)

Manchester → Islamabad

$ 818
(fair price: $ 724)

Melbourne → Islamabad

$ 1351
(fair price: $ 1125)

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