Cost of living comparison

Dominica

compared to

Pakistan

Islamabad vs. Roseau Cost of Living Summary

Islamabad is 42.9% cheaper than Roseau.

Restaurants: pay 56.0% less in Islamabad
Groceries: pay 74.7% less in Islamabad
Transportation: pay 22.6% less in Islamabad
Housing: pay 24.9% less in Islamabad
Childcare: pay 19.3% less in Islamabad
Entertainment and Sports: pay 30.2% less in Islamabad
Clothing: pay 29.9% less in Islamabad

Expenses including groceries, restaurants, entertainment and sports, clothing, housing, and transportation are lower in Islamabad.

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Islamabad vs. Roseau Cost Breakdown

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pay 56.0% less for restaurants

	Roseau	Islamabad
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant	$7.40 EC$20.00	$3.61 PKR999.89	-51.2%
Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar	$6.57 EC$17.75	$5.42 PKR1,499.84	-17.5%
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz)	$2.47 EC$6.67	$0.34 PKR94.28	-86.2%
Bottle of water (11 fl. oz)	$2.22 EC$6.00	$0.22 PKR60.55	-90.2%
Average			-56.0%

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pay 74.7% less for groceries

	Roseau	Islamabad
Bread 1 loaf	$2.10 EC$5.67	$0.75 PKR207.85	-64.2%
Local cheese (8 oz)	$1.20 EC$3.25	$3.07 PKR850.72	+155.4%
Milk (1 gallon)	$12.61 EC$34.07	$3.63 PKR1,005.39	-71.2%
Eggs 1 dozen	$5.60 EC$15.13	$1.24 PKR343.26	-77.9%
Boneless chicken breast (1 lb)	$5.09 EC$13.76	$1.41 PKR390.05	-72.3%
Apples (1 lb)	$2.91 EC$7.86	$0.59 PKR163.01	-79.8%
Bananas (1 lb)	$1.07 EC$2.90	$0.38 PKR106.08	-64.3%
Oranges (1 lb)	$2.03 EC$5.49	$0.47 PKR131.53	-76.6%
Tomatoes (1 lb)	$2.33 EC$6.30	$0.25 PKR68.04	-89.5%
Potatoes (1 lb)	$1.62 EC$4.37	$0.13 PKR35.48	-92.1%
Onions (1 lb)	$1.37 EC$3.71	$0.17 PKR46.23	-87.8%
Average			-74.7%

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pay 22.6% less for transportation

	Roseau	Islamabad
Gasoline (1 gallon)	$5.39 EC$14.58	$5.11 PKR1,414.40	-5.3%
Monthly public transit pass	$53.13 EC$143.58	$21.66 PKR5,999.36	-59.2%
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition)	$35,128.17 EC$94,935.64	$54,159.34 PKR15M	+54.2%
Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles)	$29.23 EC$79.00	$7.04 PKR1,949.79	-75.9%
Average			-22.6%

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pay 24.9% less for housing

	Roseau	Islamabad
Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl	$70.92 EC$191.67	$17.07 PKR4,726.77	-75.9%
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area	$283.68 EC$766.67	$273.02 PKR75,608.63	-3.8%
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center	$203.51 EC$550.00	$139.79 PKR38,712.55	-31.3%
Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating	$108.58 EC$293.44	$77.95 PKR21,585.94	-28.2%
Average			-24.9%

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pay 19.3% less for childcare

	Roseau	Islamabad
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly	$129.51 EC$350.00	$74.62 PKR20,664.47	-42.4%
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters	$4,440.25 EC$12,000.00	$5,015.34 PKR1M	+13.0%
Average			-19.3%

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pay 30.2% less for entertainment and sports

	Roseau	Islamabad
Domestic/local beer (1 pint)	$1.85 EC$5.00	$3.61 PKR999.89	+95.2%
Cappuccino in mid-range area	$4.13 EC$11.17	$2.65 PKR733.33	-35.9%
Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar	$7.40 EC$20.00	$2.30 PKR636.93	-68.9%
Monthly membership at local gym	$46.25 EC$125.00	$28.23 PKR7,817.35	-39.0%
Movie ticket to theater/cinema	$8.33 EC$22.50	$4.33 PKR1,199.87	-48.0%
Average			-30.2%

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pay 29.9% less for clothing

	Roseau	Islamabad
Regular jeans Levi's brand	$55.50 EC$150.00	$24.82 PKR6,874.27	-55.3%
Regular dress from H&M or similar store	$37.00 EC$100.00	$34.87 PKR9,655.78	-5.8%
Running shoes Nike or Adidas	$74.00 EC$200.00	$96.43 PKR26,705.61	+30.3%
Men's business shoes (leather)	$92.51 EC$250.00	$40.62 PKR11,248.80	-56.1%
Average			-29.9%

Roseau vs. Islamabad - Cost of clothing

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