Is Kharkiv more expensive than Islamabad?

Kharkiv is 3.1% cheaper than Islamabad overall. Rent is 12.1% lower, groceries 39.8% more expensive, and restaurants 1.1% cheaper.

Which city has better purchasing power, Islamabad or Kharkiv?

Islamabad has a purchasing power index of 44.3 while Kharkiv has 61.0 (NYC = 100). Kharkiv offers better purchasing power.

Islamabad vs Kharkiv: Kharkiv is 3.1% cheaper, rent 12% lower (2026)

Category	🇵🇰 Islamabad	🇺🇦 Kharkiv	Difference
Cost of Living	12.9	12.5	-3.1%
Rent	5.8	5.1	-12.1%
Groceries	20.6	28.8	+39.8%
Restaurants	27.0	26.7	-1.1%
Purchasing Power	44.3	61.0	+37.7%

Data from March – 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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