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VS Islamabad
Pakistan
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Karachi
Pakistan2 cities · Single person, Moderate lifestyle, One-bedroom apartment · amounts in USD
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At a Glance
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Cost of Living Comparison
★ = lowest cost in each category for this scenario.
| Category | Islamabad | Karachi | Best |
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| Rent | 400 USD | 420 USD | Islamabad |
| Food | 260 USD | 260 USD | Islamabad |
| Utilities | 55 USD | 45 USD | Karachi |
| Transport | 15 USD | 10 USD | Karachi |
| Healthcare | 45 USD | 45 USD | Islamabad |
| Internet | 25 USD | 22 USD | Karachi |
| Entertainment | 138 USD | 138 USD | Islamabad |
| Other | 90 USD | 84 USD | Karachi |
| Total (monthly) | 1,028 USD | 1,024 USD | Karachi |
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Score Comparison (0–100, higher is better)
★ = best score in each category.
| Score | Islamabad | Karachi | Best |
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| Cost of living | 76 | 84 | Karachi |
| Safety | 48 | 34 | Islamabad |
| Quality of life | 64 | 58 | Islamabad |
| Internet | 72 | 66 | Islamabad |
| Healthcare | 60 | 56 | Islamabad |
| Transport | 70 | 64 | Islamabad |
| Nightlife | 70 | 60 | Islamabad |
| Climate | 64 | 76 | Karachi |
| English | 84 | 84 | Islamabad |
| Visa ease | 64 | 64 | Islamabad |