Cost of Living Comparison · 2026

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฐ Islamabad vs ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฐ Rawalpindi

Rawalpindi is 14.6% cheaper

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Category ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฐ Islamabad ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฐ Rawalpindi Difference
Cost of Living 12.3 10.5 -14.6%
Rent 5.8 4.2 -27.6%
Groceries 20.6 22.5 +9.2%
Restaurants 27.0 19.1 -29.3%
Purchasing Power 44.3 24.8 -44.0%
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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