Which place is cheaper, Toronto or Islamabad?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Islamabad or Toronto?
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 Toronto 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 Toronto?
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.
Toronto
The capital of Ontario and the most populated city in Canada, Toronto is a very popular travel destination for any number of reasons. It's positioned along the coast of Lake Ontario and has a population of more than 2.6 million with 6.2 million in the Greater Toronto Area. It's a very international and diverse city, with a very rich cultural history. More than half of the city's population was not born in Canada, and there are more than eighty different ethnic neighborhoods sprinkled throughout the city. The city is a center for music, theater, film, and television. It has countless museums, festivals, and sights that attract more than 25 million tourists every year.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Adventure Tours to Pakistan, The Best Cultural Tours in Pakistan, The Best Northern Lights Tours in Canada, and The Best Luxury Tours to Canada.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayIslamabad $42Toronto $205
The average daily cost (per person) in Islamabad is $42, while the average daily cost in Toronto is $205. 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 Toronto in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personIslamabad $20Toronto $86
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomIslamabad $40Toronto $172
Compare Hotels in Islamabad and Toronto
Looking for a hotel in Islamabad or Toronto? 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 Toronto Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Islamabad $7.67Toronto $32
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Islamabad
Also for Islamabad, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Transit Trip: Islamabad City Exploration Day Tour & Round Trip Airport Transfer: $110
- Private Transfer from Islamabad Airport to Pakistan: $61
- Private Chauffeur: Arrival Transfer Airport Pick up (Islamabad, Karachi, Lahore): $50
- Premium Services: Islamabad International Airport Transfer - Departures: $55
- Premium Services: Islamabad International Airport Transfer - Arrival: $55
- Premium Services: Islamabad Day Trip & Round Trip Airport Transfers.: $170
- Islamabad Round Trip Airport Transfer & Customizable Day Trip: $95
- Islamabad International Airport Transfer - ARRIVAL: $40
- Islamabad International Airport Transfer: $35
- Islamabad International Airport Departure Drop off Transfer : $55
- Islamabad International Airport Arrival Pick up Transfer: $55
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Toronto
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Toronto are as follows:
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Airport Shuttle$27
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Train: 2 Day Passes$16
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Toronto
Also for Toronto, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Arrival Private Transfer: Toronto Airport YYZ to Niagara Falls in Business Car: $293
- Round-Trip Transfer Between Billy Bishop Toronto (YTZ) Airport and Niagara Falls: $267
- Private Transfer from Toronto Pearson Airport to Niagara: $238
- Private Transfer from Toronto Pearson Airport to Toronto: $223
- Private Arrival Transfer. Pearson Airport to Kitchener/Waterloo : $215
- Private Transfer from Toronto City to Toronto Pearson Airport : $208
- Private Transfer:Toronto Airport or Collingwood - Blue Mountain Resort One way: $202
- Private Transfer: Pearson Int’l Airport (YYZ) to Niagara Falls, ON: $197
- Toronto Pearson Airport arrival transfer (Airport to any Hotel or Address): $197
- Transfer Toronto,Canada (Downtown) to Niagara on the Lake,Canada: $178
- Transfer Toronto,Canada (Downtown) to Niagara Falls, Canada: $178
- Toronto Airport Private Transfer to Downtown : $176
Is it cheaper to fly into Islamabad or Toronto?
Prices for flights to both Toronto 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 $15Toronto $66
Typical Food Prices in Toronto
For Toronto, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Lunch at St. Lawrence Market for Two$23
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Dinner at Mill Street Brewery (for 2)$56
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Toronto
For Toronto, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Must Do Toronto Food Tour: $66
- Toronto Food Tour: Taste the World in Kensington Market: $66
- 3–Hour Secret Food Tour: $73
- Toronto Walking Food Tour With Secret Food Tours: $74
- Scenic Harbor Cruise with Lunch, Brunch, or Dinner: $76
- Toronto's Fusion Food Tour: $80
- Kensington Market -Toronto's Neighborhood International Food Tour: $80
- Toronto's Fusion Food Tour: $80
- Father's Day Premier Cruise with Brunch or Dinner: $90
- Mother's Day Premier Cruise with Brunch or Dinner: $93
- Toronto Premier Dinner Cruise on Odyssey in Toronto Harbour: $109
- Toronto Food Tour with Local Foodie, Personalized & Private: $152
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Islamabad $9.48Toronto $31
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 Toronto
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Toronto's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Art Gallery of Ontario for Two$15
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CN Tower at night for Two$36
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Harbour Dinner Cruise$26
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Bata Shoe Museum (2)$7.32
Tours and Activities in Toronto
For Toronto, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 1-Hour Private Guided Photography Tour in Toronto: $186
- 14-Minute Helicopter Tour Over Toronto: $200
- 2 Hour Toronto City Tour: $48
- 3-day Eastern Canada Tour from Toronto: $259
- 60-Minute Toronto Sightseeing Harbour Tour: $28
- 7-Minute Helicopter Tour over Toronto: $111
- Admission Ticket: Explore Canada in Miniature Scale: $34
- Algonquin Park Hiking: Adventure Tour from Toronto: $139
- Best of Niagara Falls Tour with Optional Boat and Helicopter Ride: $66
- Best of Toronto Small Group Tour with CN Tower and Harbour Cruise: $140
- Between Huntsville and Smartphone Audio Tour: $6.21
- Bus to Grotto - Tobermory Flowerpot Island Cruise Bruce Peninsula: $148
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayIslamabad $2.88Toronto $22
Sample the Local Flavors in Toronto
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Toronto:
- Distillery District Outdoor Escape Game: $8.07
- Distillery District Historic Walking Tour: $17
- Corktown and Distillery District Tour: $27
- Short Distillery District Segway Tour: $36
- Toronto : Distillery & Old Town Walking Tour With A Guide: $38
- Toronto Distillery District self-guided walking tour & hunt: $38
- Pub Crawl Toronto: $38
- Pub Crawl Toronto: $39
- Distillery District Breakfast Walking Tour: $41
- Craft Brewery Tour: $88
- Canadian Wine Tasting Experience: $128
- From Niagara Wine Tours: $131
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Islamabad and Toronto, we can see that Toronto 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 Toronto is in North America, 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 Toronto would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Toronto 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 Toronto Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Islamabad or Toronto?
Toronto has a larger population, and is about 8 times larger than the population of Islamabad. When comparing the sizes of Islamabad and Toronto, 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 Toronto?
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 Toronto in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Islamabad and Toronto.
It's very hot in Islamabad this time of the year. Islamabad is much warmer than Toronto in the summer. The daily temperature in Islamabad averages around 32°C (90°F) in July, and Toronto fluctuates around 21°C (70°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Toronto this time of the year. In Islamabad, it's very sunny this time of the year. Islamabad usually receives less sunshine than Toronto during summer. Islamabad gets 247 hours of sunny skies, while Toronto receives 281 hours of full sun in the summer.
Islamabad gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In July, Islamabad usually receives more rain than Toronto. Islamabad gets 237 mm (9.3 in) of rain, while Toronto receives 69 mm (2.7 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyIslamabad 32°C (90°F)Toronto 21°C (70°F)
Should I visit Islamabad or Toronto in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Islamabad as well as Toronto.
In the autumn, Islamabad is much warmer than Toronto. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Islamabad in October average around 26°C (80°F), and Toronto averages at about 11°C (51°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Islamabad this time of the year. In the autumn, Islamabad often gets more sunshine than Toronto. Islamabad gets 287 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Toronto receives 153 hours of full sun.
Islamabad usually gets less rain in October than Toronto. Islamabad gets 12 mm (0.5 in) of rain, while Toronto receives 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberIslamabad 26°C (80°F)Toronto 11°C (51°F)
Should I visit Islamabad or Toronto in the Winter?
Both Toronto and Islamabad are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities.
Toronto can get quite cold in the winter. In January, Islamabad is generally much warmer than Toronto. Daily temperatures in Islamabad average around 14°C (57°F), and Toronto fluctuates around -4°C (25°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Islamabad. Islamabad usually receives more sunshine than Toronto during winter. Islamabad gets 213 hours of sunny skies, while Toronto receives 87 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Islamabad usually receives less rain than Toronto. Islamabad gets 34 mm (1.3 in) of rain, while Toronto receives 52 mm (2 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryIslamabad 14°C (57°F)Toronto -4°C (25°F)
Should I visit Islamabad or Toronto in the Spring?
Both Toronto and Islamabad during the spring are popular places to visit.
Islamabad is much warmer than Toronto in the spring. The daily temperature in Islamabad averages around 27°C (80°F) in April, and Toronto fluctuates around 7°C (44°F).
It's quite sunny in Islamabad. In the spring, Islamabad often gets more sunshine than Toronto. Islamabad gets 258 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Toronto receives 179 hours of full sun.
Islamabad usually gets less rain in April than Toronto. Islamabad gets 37 mm (1.4 in) of rain, while Toronto receives 63 mm (2.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilIslamabad 27°C (80°F)Toronto 7°C (44°F)
Typical Weather for Toronto and Islamabad
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 14°C (57°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) | -4°C (25°F) | 52 mm (2 in) |
| Feb | 16°C (61°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | -4°C (26°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) |
| Mar | 21°C (70°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 1°C (34°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Apr | 27°C (80°F) | 37 mm (1.4 in) | 7°C (44°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
| May | 32°C (89°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) |
| Jun | 35°C (94°F) | 52 mm (2 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Jul | 32°C (90°F) | 237 mm (9.3 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) |
| Aug | 31°C (89°F) | 221 mm (8.7 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
| Sep | 31°C (87°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 75 mm (3 in) |
| Oct | 26°C (80°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Nov | 20°C (68°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | -1°C (30°F) | 75 mm (2.9 in) |
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