🇵🇰 East & South Asia
Islamabad, Pakistan
East & South Asia ✓ Live Numbeo data
Pakistan's planned capital; greener and calmer than Karachi or Lahore
Climate
Rainfall, humidity, and the best months to visit: see the full Islamabad climate profile →
Internet speeds
Measured medians from 108,467 real speedtests within 10 km of the city center (Q1 2026) — not advertised ISP numbers.
| Download | Upload | Latency | Tests | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fixed broadband | 28.1 Mbps | 28.9 Mbps | 6 ms | 78,315 |
| Mobile | 32 Mbps | 12.3 Mbps | 22 ms | 30,152 |
Speedtest® by Ookla Global Fixed and Mobile Network Performance Maps, © Ookla. Accessed 2026-07-18. Your building's wiring and ISP plan matter more than the city median. Compare all cities in the Internet Speed Explorer →
Cost of living breakdown
USD converted from local prices at baseline rates (1 USD = 278.265 PKR, 2026-06-16). Use the Cost of Living Explorer for live exchange rates.
| 💰 Monthly budgets | USD | Local |
|---|---|---|
| Individual (excl. rent) | $412 | PKR 114,727 |
| Individual all-in (excl. rent + 1BR center) | $682 | — |
| Family of 4 (excl. rent) | $1,425 | PKR 396,568 |
| Average net salary (after tax) | $382 | PKR 106,333 |
| 🏢 Rent & property | USD | Local |
|---|---|---|
| 1BR city center | $270 | PKR 75,185 |
| 1BR outside center | $144 | PKR 39,969 |
| 3BR city center | $590 | PKR 164,300 |
| 3BR outside center | $271 | PKR 75,317 |
| Buy price / sqft — center | $143 | PKR 39,869 |
| Buy price / sqft — outside | $60 | PKR 16,756 |
| 🍽️ Food & dining | USD | Local |
|---|---|---|
| Cheap meal (1 person) | $3.59 | PKR 1,000 |
| Mid-range dinner (2 people) | $22.10 | PKR 6,150 |
| Fast food combo | $5.39 | PKR 1,500 |
| Beef (per lb) | $2.25 | PKR 626 |
| Taxi (per mile) | $1.16 | PKR 322 |
| ⚡ Utilities & lifestyle | USD | Local |
|---|---|---|
| Basic utilities / mo | $102 | PKR 28,500 |
| Phone plan / mo | $5 | PKR 1,523 |
| Internet / mo | $16 | PKR 4,485 |
| Gym membership / mo | $28 | PKR 7,900 |
| Cinema ticket | $4.85 | PKR 1,350 |
| Preschool / mo | $87 | PKR 24,111 |
| International school / yr | $5,009 | PKR 1,394K |
| New car (Corolla equiv.) | $50,312 | PKR 14,000K |
Visa, taxes & legal in Pakistan
Country-level research that applies to living in Islamabad — each row links to the full comparison dashboard.
| Family-law exposure (payer) | Obligation 4/10 · cross-border collection 2/10 — legal detail → |
Location
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Data last updated · Source: Numbeo