Pakistan
Cost of Living in Islamabad
Monthly Total
$672
$11,760
Housing (1BR Mid-range)
$143
Daily Spend (ex. rent)
$18
Based on a typical lifestyle for international residents: 1BR furnished apartment, mix of cooking/eating out, rideshare transportation, moderate entertainment. Last updated: 3/31/2026.
Monthly Cost Breakdown
Housing (Rent)
1BR furnished apartment in mid-range neighborhood
$143
$2,503
Utilities
Electric, water, gas, and internet
$114
$1,995
Groceries
Groceries from supermarkets
$55
$963
Dining Out
Mix of casual restaurants, ~12 meals/month
$36
$630
Transportation
Rideshare (Uber/Didi), ~30 rides/month
$90
$1,575
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Entertainment, occasional cleaning service
$163
$2,853
Healthcare
Basic private health insurance
$50
$875
Phone & Subscriptions
Phone plan and streaming subscriptions
$21
$368
Monthly Total
$672
$11,760
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