Which place is cheaper, Paris or Islamabad?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Islamabad or Paris?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Islamabad and Paris 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.
Where Should I go: Islamabad or Paris?
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.
Paris
Paris is a dream destination for many people. It's location on the river Seine contributes to its stunning beauty and you can spend many days wandering through its wonderfully diverse neighborhoods. It's known as a city of culture, fashion, food and fun. There is never a shortage of entertainment and activities around town and a highlight of many people's trips to Paris is to explore the city at night, when it truly comes to life. It is not hard to see why this city has received the nickname as the "City of Lights."
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Adventure Tours to Pakistan, The Best Cultural Tours in Pakistan, The Best Historical Tours in France, and The Best 10-Day Tours in France.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayIslamabad $42Paris $249
The average daily cost (per person) in Islamabad is $42, while the average daily cost in Paris is $249. 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 destination. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Islamabad and Paris in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personIslamabad $20Paris $162
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomIslamabad $40Paris $324
Compare Hotels in Islamabad and Paris
Looking for a hotel in Islamabad or Paris? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options and compare which is best for your budget and travel style.
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Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Islamabad Hotel Prices and Paris Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Islamabad $7.67Paris $23
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Islamabad
Also for Islamabad, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Premium Services: Islamabad Day Trip & Round Trip Airport Transfers.: $170
- Transit Trip: Islamabad City Exploration Day Tour & Round Trip Airport Transfer: $110
- Islamabad Round Trip Airport Transfer & Customizable Day Trip: $95
- Private Transfer from Islamabad Airport to Pakistan: $61
- Islamabad International Airport Arrival Pick up Transfer: $55
- Islamabad International Airport Departure Drop off Transfer : $55
- Premium Services: Islamabad International Airport Transfer - Departures: $55
- Premium Services: Islamabad International Airport Transfer - Arrival: $55
- Private Chauffeur: Arrival Transfer Airport Pick up (Islamabad, Karachi, Lahore): $50
- Islamabad International Airport Transfer - ARRIVAL: $40
- Islamabad International Airport Transfer: $35
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Paris
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Paris are as follows:
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Metro$6.86
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Train from Airport$9.64
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Metro tickets$7.29
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Train$21
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Paris
Also for Paris, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Versailles: Skip-the-Line Day Tour & Transfer from Paris: $2,583
- Private Transfer to or from Toulouse: $1,399
- From Le Havre/Honfleur: Private Transfer to Versailles: $1,398
- Private Transfer to or from Lyon: $969
- Private Transfer to or from Strasbourg: $969
- From Le Havre to Paris or back: private one way transfer: $770
- Transfer Giverny village house Claude Monet 3 pax: $419
- Private Transfer from or to Beauvais Airport: $406
- Charles De Gaule Airport Private Transfer: $274
- Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport Round Trip Transfer to/from Paris: $273
- Private Transfer: Paris Airport CDG to Reims / Champagne by Van: $273
- Private Transfer to or from Beauvais Airport: $269
Is it cheaper to fly into Islamabad or Paris?
Prices for flights to both Paris and Islamabad 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
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Food Meals for one dayIslamabad $15Paris $44
Typical Food Prices in Paris
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Paris:
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Ice Cream$8.57
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Breakfast$7.50
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Breakfast for 2$32
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Dinner on River Cruise$92
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Dinner$61
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Cheese$14
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Paris
For Paris, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- 1h30 Cooking Activity in English: $22
- Hard Rock Cafe Paris with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner : $33
- Authentic Indian Dinner in Paris : $49
- Paris Capitaine Fracasse 3 Course Seine River Dinner Cruise: $52
- Paris : Seine River Bistronomic Dinner Cruise: $53
- Seine Cruise Departure from Pont Alexandre III with Dinner Included: $64
- Seine River Panoramic Views Dinner Cruise: $67
- Eat, play, love Montmartre: 3H Walking Food Tour -Kids friendly-: $68
- No Diet Club - Paris : Night food tour - Montmartre: $68
- Paris en Scene 3 Course Seine River Dinner Cruise: $68
- 1-Hour Sightseeing Cruise with Bistro Dinner: $68
- Le Marais Guided Food Tour with Tastings: $69
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Islamabad $9.48Paris $83
Tours and Activities in Islamabad
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Islamabad.
- Best of Islamabad Half Day Tour With Meal At Monal Restaurant (Morn & Eve Slots): $100
- From 15 Day Trekking Tour of Thalay and Nangma: $3,070
- From 9-Day Colors of Hunza Valley Cultural Tour: $2,065
- From Full Day Guided Taxila Ruins Exploration Tour: $150
- From Full Day Historical Peshawar Guided City Tour: $160
- From Skardu and Baltistan Cultural Tour with Food: $2,339
- Full Day Private City Tour Of Islamabad: $99
- Full-Day Sightseeing Tour Of Islamabad: $80
- Full-day Essential Islamabad Tour: $150
- Islamabad In & Around Full Day Customized City Tour: $80
- Islamabad Instagram Tour: Most Famous Spots (Private & All-Inclusive): $95
- City Tour with Faisal Mosque and Lake View Park: $95
Typical Entertainment Prices in Paris
For Paris, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Louvre Entry for Two$19
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Admission to Pantheon$5.36
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Catacombs (2)$25
Tours and Activities in Paris
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Paris.
- Île de la Cité: Guided Tour + Sainte-Chapelle Fast Track Entry: $55
- A Day at Parc Saint-Paul Ticket and Transport Included: $208
- Day Tour- Normandy Omaha Beach - Cemetery - Cider Tasting: $260
- Guided Tour to Montmartre & Sacré-Cœur Chronicles: $54
- Notre-Dame Walking Tour with Skip The Line Sainte-Chapelle Entry: $61
- Paris Boat River Seine Cruise Sightseeing TICKETS: $22
- Paris Christmas Market Tour: $297
- Paris City Center Self-Guided Walking Tour : $11
- Paris Entrance Ticket to the Aura Invalides Immersive Show: $24
- Paris Private Walking Tour With A Professional Guide: $267
- Paris Sightseeing Tour with Seine River Cruise from Disneyland®: $94
- Private Tour in Medieval Paris with Latin Quarter and Panthéon: $251
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayIslamabad $2.88Paris $26
Typical Alcohol Prices in Paris
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Paris are as follows:
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Wine$15
Sample the Local Flavors in Paris
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Paris:
- Daily Paris Pub Crawl : Meet, Drink & Party: $11
- Original Pub Crawl: $16
- Daily Paris Pub Crawl : Meet, Drink & Party: $20
- Latin Quarter Guided Pub Crawl to Bars and Clubs: $22
- Paris Bar Crawl: $24
- Paris Pub Crawl: $25
- Audio guided tour and wine tasting at Caves du Louvre: $32
- Paris Craft gin distillery guided Tour & Tasting in French: $32
- Wine Museum Guided Tour with Wine Tasting: $39
- Guided Visit and Wine Tasting in a Royal Wine Cellar in Paris: $39
- Vineyard tour and wine tasting in Davron: $43
- Paris St Germain Wine Tasting: $43
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Islamabad and Paris, we can see that Paris is more expensive. And not only is Islamabad much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Islamabad is in Asia and Paris is in Europe, 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 Paris would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Paris than you might in Islamabad.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Islamabad Expensive? and Is Paris Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Islamabad or Paris?
Paris has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of Islamabad. When comparing the sizes of Islamabad and Paris, keep in mind that a larger population does not always imply the destination has more attractions or better activities. So, always research the type of place that you want to visit along with the activities and attractions that interest you.
When is the best time to visit Islamabad or Paris?
Both destinations experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. And since both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.
Should I visit Islamabad or Paris in the Summer?
Both Paris and Islamabad are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. Also, many visitors come to Paris in the summer for the city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences.
It's very hot in Islamabad this time of the year. Islamabad is much warmer than Paris in the summer. The daily temperature in Islamabad averages around 32°C (90°F) in July, and Paris fluctuates around 20°C (68°F).
It's quite sunny in Paris. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Islamabad. Islamabad usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Paris during summer. Islamabad gets 247 hours of sunny skies, while Paris receives 241 hours of full sun in the summer.
It's quite rainy in Islamabad. In July, Islamabad usually receives more rain than Paris. Islamabad gets 237 mm (9.3 in) of rain, while Paris receives 58 mm (2.3 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyIslamabad 32°C (90°F)Paris 20°C (68°F)
Should I visit Islamabad or Paris in the Autumn?
Both Paris and Islamabad during the autumn are popular places to visit. Furthermore, most visitors come to Paris for the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area during these months.
In the autumn, Islamabad is much warmer than Paris. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Islamabad in October average around 26°C (80°F), and Paris averages at about 13°C (56°F).
It's quite sunny in Islamabad. In the autumn, Islamabad often gets more sunshine than Paris. Islamabad gets 287 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Paris receives 127 hours of full sun.
Islamabad usually gets less rain in October than Paris. Islamabad gets 12 mm (0.5 in) of rain, while Paris receives 55 mm (2.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberIslamabad 26°C (80°F)Paris 13°C (56°F)
Should I visit Islamabad or Paris in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Islamabad and Paris. Furthermore, the winter months attract visitors to Paris because of the museums, the Christmas ambience, the shopping scene, the theater shows, and the cuisine.
The weather in Paris can be very cold. In January, Islamabad is generally much warmer than Paris. Daily temperatures in Islamabad average around 14°C (57°F), and Paris fluctuates around 5°C (40°F).
In Islamabad, it's very sunny this time of the year. Islamabad usually receives more sunshine than Paris during winter. Islamabad gets 213 hours of sunny skies, while Paris receives 62 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Islamabad usually receives less rain than Paris. Islamabad gets 34 mm (1.3 in) of rain, while Paris receives 55 mm (2.2 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryIslamabad 14°C (57°F)Paris 5°C (40°F)
Should I visit Islamabad or Paris in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Islamabad as well as Paris. Additionally, the activities around the city and the natural beauty are the main draw to Paris this time of year.
Islamabad is much warmer than Paris in the spring. The daily temperature in Islamabad averages around 27°C (80°F) in April, and Paris fluctuates around 11°C (52°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Islamabad this time of the year. In the spring, Islamabad often gets more sunshine than Paris. Islamabad gets 258 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Paris receives 172 hours of full sun.
Islamabad usually gets less rain in April than Paris. Islamabad gets 37 mm (1.4 in) of rain, while Paris receives 50 mm (1.9 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilIslamabad 27°C (80°F)Paris 11°C (52°F)
Typical Weather for Paris and Islamabad
| Islamabad | Paris | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 14°C (57°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) | 5°C (40°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) |
| Feb | 16°C (61°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| Mar | 21°C (70°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 8°C (47°F) | 52 mm (2.1 in) |
| Apr | 27°C (80°F) | 37 mm (1.4 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 50 mm (1.9 in) |
| May | 32°C (89°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) |
| Jun | 35°C (94°F) | 52 mm (2 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) |
| Jul | 32°C (90°F) | 237 mm (9.3 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
| Aug | 31°C (89°F) | 221 mm (8.7 in) | 20°C (67°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) |
| Sep | 31°C (87°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) |
| Oct | 26°C (80°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) |
| Nov | 20°C (68°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 8°C (47°F) | 57 mm (2.2 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 5°C (42°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) |
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