Can you live in Islamabad with $ 1,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $1,028, you would have roughly $0 left each month (Tight Budget).

Can you live in Islamabad with $ 2,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $1,028, you would have roughly $972 left each month (Very Comfortable).

Can you live in Islamabad with $ 3,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $1,028, you would have roughly $1,972 left each month (Premium Lifestyle).

Can you live in Islamabad with $ 5,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $1,028, you would have roughly $3,972 left each month (Premium Lifestyle).

Can you live in Islamabad with $ 8,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $1,028, you would have roughly $6,972 left each month (Premium Lifestyle).

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Islamabad, Pakistan

How much does it really cost to live in Islamabad? Housing, food, transport, internet and more — plus what salary you need to live comfortably.

Asia 👥 1,200,000 people 🌤️ Temperate climate Large city 💱 PKR

💰 Can I afford Islamabad? ⚖️ Compare this city Pakistan →

$ $400 1-bedroom rent / mo

64 Quality of life / 100

48 Safety / 100

72 Internet / 100

76 Affordability / 100

Islamabad vs Lahore ⚖️ Islamabad vs Karachi ⚖️

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Estimated Monthly Cost

Single person, moderate lifestyle, 1-bedroom apartment.

Rent (1-bedroom)	$400
Food (moderate)	$260
Transport	$15
Utilities	$55
Internet	$25
Healthcare	$45
Entertainment	$115
Total (moderate)	$1,028

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Housing Costs

Typical monthly rent in Islamabad.

Shared accommodation	$150
Studio	$280
1-bedroom	$400
2-bedroom	$620
3-bedroom	$900

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City Scores

How Islamabad rates, out of 100.

Cost of living

Safety

Quality of life

Internet

Healthcare

Transport

Nightlife

Climate

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At a Glance

Climate🌤️ Temperate
City sizeLarge
Near the seaNo
Geography🏙️ Urban
Capital cityIslamabad
LanguageUrdu, English
CurrencyPKR
Time zoneAsia/Karachi

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Pros and Cons of Islamabad

✅ Pros

Affordable cost of living
Fast and reliable internet
Good public transport network
Vibrant nightlife and entertainment

⚠️ Cons

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Monthly Budget by Lifestyle

Based on a single person living in a 1-bedroom apartment.

Budget $675 per month Basic $780 per month Moderate $1,028 per month Comfortable $1,430 per month Premium $2,329 per month

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Can You Live in Islamabad on These Salaries?

Estimated for a single person, moderate lifestyle, 1-bedroom apartment.

Monthly income	Status	Remaining
$ 1,000	Tight Budget	$-28 / month
$ 2,000	Very Comfortable	$972 / month
$ 3,000	Premium Lifestyle	$1,972 / month
$ 5,000	Premium Lifestyle	$3,972 / month
$ 8,000	Premium Lifestyle	$6,972 / month