A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Doha vs. Islamabad for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

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Should you visit Doha or Islamabad?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Doha and Islamabad can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.

Doha

Doha is the capital city of Qatar, modern and rapidly developing with much construction underway. It is home to Doha International Airport, the main point of entry for Qatar, as well as many of the country's best museums and examples of cultural heritage.

Islamabad

Islamabad is the capital of Pakistan, specially built in the 1960's to replace the former capital, Karachi. Most of the city's population are employees of the government, though many people come from all over Pakistan to enjoy the city's peaceful atmosphere and green spaces, museums, and monuments.

Which city is cheaper, Islamabad or Doha?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.

The average daily cost (per person) in Doha is $160, while the average daily cost in Islamabad is $45. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment. While every person is different, these costs are an average of past travelers in each city. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Doha and Islamabad in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Doha $95
    Islamabad $22
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Doha $190
    Islamabad $44

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Doha $19
    Islamabad $8.36

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Doha

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Doha:

  • Airport/Hotel transfer (Group 7-15 Passengers): $267
  • Round Trip Private Transfer Doha Airport DOH to Doha City by Luxury Van: $176
  • Departure Private Transfers from Doha City to Doha Airport DOH in Luxury Van: $124
  • Arrival Private Transfers from Doha Airport DOH to Doha City in Luxury Van: $124
  • Doha Airport Transfers : Doha Airport DOH to Doha City in Luxury Van: $118
  • Doha Airport Transfers : Doha City to Doha Airport DOH in Luxury Van: $118
  • Transfer to Villaggio Mall or City Centre Mall: $110
  • Doha Airport Transfers : Doha City to Doha Airport DOH in Luxury Car: $107
  • Doha Airport Transfers : Doha Airport DOH to Doha City in Luxury Car: $107
  • Doha Airport Transfers : Doha City to Doha Airport DOH in Business Car: $82
  • Departure Private Transfers from Doha City to Doha Airport DOH in Business Car: $82
  • Arrival Private Transfers from Doha Airport DOH to Doha City in Business Car: $82

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Islamabad

Also for Islamabad, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • Airport Transfers Faisalabad: $53
  • Airport Transfers Islamabad: $53
  • Airport Transfers Karachi: $53
  • Airport Transfers Multan: $53
  • Airport Transfers Peshawar: $53
  • Airport Transfers Quetta: $53
  • Chauffeur: Islamabad Airport Round Trip Private Transfers: $40
  • Islamabad Airport Transfer: $55
  • Islamabad Airport Transfer: $62
  • Islamabad Airport Transfer: $40
  • Islamabad International Airport Arrival Pick up Transfer: $45
  • Islamabad International Airport Departure Drop off Transfer: $45

Is it cheaper to fly into Doha or Islamabad?

Prices for flights to both Islamabad and Doha change regularly based on dates and travel demand. We suggest you find the best prices for your next trip on Kayak, because you can compare the cost of flights across multiple airlines for your prefered dates.





Food
  • Food Meals for one day
    Doha $49
    Islamabad $16

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Doha

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Doha.

  • Full Day Desert Safari with Lunch or Dinner: $112
  • Full Day Desert Safari with Buffet Dinner,Sand Boarding & Camel Ride: $195
  • Overnight Desert Safari || BBQ Dinner || Sand boarding || inland sea Visit: $270
  • Overnight Desert Safari with BBQ Dinner: $295
  • Dune Bashing and Romantic Desert Dinner in Mesaieed from Doha: $864

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Doha $15
    Islamabad $10

Tours and Activities in Doha

Here are a few actual costs in Doha for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:

  • (Create Your Own Itinerary) Private Doha City Day Tour: $100
  • (Private Combo Tour)Desert safari, Camel ride, Quad Bike and Dune Bashing: $130
  • (Private Tour) Doha City Tour: $97
  • (Private Tour) Doha city tour and Dhow boat cruise: $110
  • (Private Tour) Night Desert Safari, Camel Ride, Dune Bashing.: $110
  • (Private Tour) Sheikh Faisal Museum And Camel Race Track: $115
  • (Private Tour)Sunrise Desert Safari Dune Bashing, Camel Ride, Sand Boarding .: $108
  • (Private) Combo Doha City And Half Day Desert Safari Tour (No Hidden cost): $198
  • (Private) Doha Night City Tours: $105
  • 4 Days Tour In Doha: $399
  • 4 Hour Qatar Museum Tour: $105
  • 4-Hour Cultural Doha Private Day Tour: $77

Tours and Activities in Islamabad

Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Islamabad.

  • Islamabad City Tour: $50
  • Islamabad City Tour: Covid-19 safe & PRIVATE tour: $55
  • Hiking Adventure through Margalla Hills, north of Islamabad.: $56
  • Islamabad City Tour With Lunch at Monal: $61
  • Shopping Tour: Half Day Islamabad Markets Exploration Tour: $75
  • Half Day Private Instagram Guided City Tour: $80
  • Islamabad In & Around Full Day Customized City Tour: $80
  • Private Tour: Half Day Islamabad Saidpur Village Exploration Tour: $80
  • Shopping Tour: Full Day Islamabad Markets Exploration Tour: $85
  • Private Tour: Islamabad Full Day Customized Exploration Tour: $90
  • Private Tour: Hidden Gems of Islamabad Exploration Tour: $90
  • Best of Islamabad City Landmarks Exploration Tour (Private & Guided).: $95

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Doha $12
    Islamabad $3.14

About these numbers

When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Doha and Islamabad, we can see that Doha is more expensive. And not only is Islamabad much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Doha is in Middle East and Islamabad is in Asia, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. So, traveling to Islamabad would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Islamabad and be able to afford a more luxurious travel style by staying in nicer hotels, eating at more expensive restaurants, taking tours, and experiencing more activities. The same level of travel in Doha would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Doha than you might in Islamabad.

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