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Game Developer Salary Comparison

Side-by-side evaluation of salaries, local taxes, monthly expenses, and real purchasing power

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💡 Smart Analysis

Comparing Islamabad and Dubai: Average gross pay is 947% higher in Dubai. Cost of living is 89% cheaper in Islamabad. With higher take-home and lower expenses, Islamabad is a more financially comfortable place to live with an affordability score of 9.2/10 compared to 8.5/10.

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Islamabad
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Dubai

💰 Gross Salaries & Ranges

Average Gross Salary (Annual)
The primary average salary across experience ranges
$6,400/yr
$67,000/yr
HIGHER
Junior Developer Pay
$3,000
$32,000
Mid-Level Developer Pay
$5,200
$58,000
Senior Developer Pay
$9,500
$90,000
Lead / Architect Pay
$13,000
$117,000

🏠 Monthly Cost of Living

Rent — City Center (1 Bed)
$190
$1,800
Rent — Suburbs (1 Bed)
$115
$1,100
Groceries (Monthly)
$68
$350
Public Transport Pass
$6
$100
Utilities (Electricity, Internet)
$46
$200
Estimated Cost of Living
Rent center, groceries, transport plans & hobbies included
$286/mo
CHEAPER
$2,620/mo

🧾 Tax rates & Take-home

Average Income Tax Rate
10%
0%
Social Security Deduction
6%
0%
Monthly Take-home (After Tax)
Estimated direct net monthly deposit based on mid-level pay
$351/mo
$4,833/mo

📊 Affordability & Savings

Affordability Index
Score out of 10 comparing local net pay to costs
9.2
MORE AFFORDABLE
8.5
Monthly Savings Potential
Money left over after all standard cost of living expenses
$65/mo
$2,213/mo
Months to Save $10,000
~154 months
~5 months
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