Cost of Living Comparison · 2026

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฐ Islamabad vs ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ฌ Alexandria

Alexandria is 0.0% cheaper

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Category ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฐ Islamabad ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ฌ Alexandria Difference
Cost of Living 12.3 12.3 0.0%
Rent 5.8 3.0 -48.3%
Groceries 20.6 21.5 +4.4%
Restaurants 27.0 19.5 -27.8%
Purchasing Power 44.3 22.4 -49.4%
Data from October 2026 · Cost of living: Numbeo, blended with Expatistan and LivingCost where available. Rent, groceries, restaurants and purchasing power: Numbeo (NYC = 100) · Indices reflect relative costs; absolute prices vary by neighbourhood.
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