India vs India · 597 km apart
India
single / month
Cheaper overallIndia
single / month
| Expense | Islāmābād | Delhi | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $3.45 | $4.49 | Islāmābād |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $13.80 | $17.94 | Islāmābād |
| Cappuccino | $1.04 | $1.35 | Islāmābād |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $78.20 | $102 | Islāmābād |
| Monthly public transport pass | $12.65 | $16.45 | Islāmābād |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $33.35 | $43.36 | Islāmābād |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $9.66 | $12.56 | Islāmābād |
| Fitness club membership | $9.66 | $12.56 | Islāmābād |
| Cinema ticket | $2.53 | $3.29 | Islāmābād |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $127 | $176 | Islāmābād |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $88.00 | $122 | Islāmābād |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $264 | $366 | Islāmābād |
| Total single-person budget | $318 | $421 | Islāmābād |
| Average net salary | $550 | $715 |
Islāmābād is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Islāmābād runs about $318 versus $421 in Delhi — a difference of roughly 32%.
Salary-adjusted, Delhi leaves more disposable income after basic expenses. Both figures are model estimates — see each city page for local-currency detail.
Full cost of living in Islāmābād · Full cost of living in Delhi