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๐Ÿ’ก Smart Analysis

Comparing Islamabad and Lahore: Average gross pay is 3% higher in Islamabad. Cost of living is 3% cheaper in Lahore. With higher take-home and lower expenses, Lahore is a more financially comfortable place to live with an affordability score of 9.3/10 compared to 9.2/10.

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Islamabad
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Lahore

๐Ÿ’ฐ Gross Salaries & Ranges

Average Gross Salary (Annual)
The primary average salary across experience ranges
$6,200/yr
HIGHER
$6,000/yr
Junior Developer Pay
$3,000
$2,400
Mid-Level Developer Pay
$5,000
$4,500
Senior Developer Pay
$9,000
$9,000
Lead / Architect Pay
$12,500
$12,000

๐Ÿ  Monthly Cost of Living

Rent โ€” City Center (1 Bed)
$190
$180
Rent โ€” Suburbs (1 Bed)
$115
$110
Groceries (Monthly)
$68
$65
Public Transport Pass
$6
$5
Utilities (Electricity, Internet)
$46
$45
Estimated Cost of Living
Rent center, groceries, transport plans & hobbies included
$286/mo
$276/mo
CHEAPER

๐Ÿงพ Tax rates & Take-home

Average Income Tax Rate
10%
10%
Social Security Deduction
6%
6%
Monthly Take-home (After Tax)
Estimated direct net monthly deposit based on mid-level pay
$337/mo
$303/mo

๐Ÿ“Š Affordability & Savings

Affordability Index
Score out of 10 comparing local net pay to costs
9.2
9.3
MORE AFFORDABLE
Monthly Savings Potential
Money left over after all standard cost of living expenses
$51/mo
$27/mo
Months to Save $10,000
~196 months
~370 months
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