Should I move to Islamabad?

Islamabad, Pakistan has a cost of living 76.4% cheaper than New York City (index: 23.6). It is ranked #505 out of 538 cities globally. Local purchasing power is weak (index: 39.7 vs NYC = 100). Use our salary comparison calculator to see exactly how your take-home pay would change.

What is the cost of living in Islamabad?

The cost of living in Islamabad is 76.4% cheaper than New York City (index: 23.6). Groceries are 80.8% cheaper than NYC. Restaurants are 78.6% cheaper than NYC. A 1-bedroom apartment in the city centre costs approximately PKR 44,870 per month. Local purchasing power index is 39.7 (NYC = 100).

🇵🇰 Pakistan · #505 of 538 cities · 2026

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76.4% più economico vivere qui che a New York.

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-76.4%

vs NYC

PKR 44,870

Affitto stimato a

39.7

Potere d'Acquisto

Weak

Potere d'Acquisto

Source: Numbeo · NYC = 100 baseline · Data verified Q1 2026

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I numeri

Dettaglio costi — Islamabad

Indici di costo vs NYC = 100

Costo della Vita

23.6 Very affordable

Affitto

5.4 Very affordable

Generi Alimentari

19.2 Very affordable

Ristoranti

21.4 Very affordable

Potere d'Acquisto

39.7 Weak

Affitto stimato a Islamabad

1 camera — Centro città PKR 44,870/mo

1 camera — Fuori dal centro PKR 33,653/mo

3 camere — Centro città PKR 78,313/mo

Risparmio fuori dal centro ~25% più economico

Stimato dall'indice degli affitti. I prezzi reali possono variare.

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