Which place is cheaper, Vancouver or Islamabad?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Islamabad or Vancouver?
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 Vancouver 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 Vancouver?
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.
Vancouver
Vancouver is a beautiful and cosmopolitan city in Western Canada. It is also the largest city in British Columbia, and is dramatically positioned between the coast and mountains. It's a very international city, with a high level of energy and countless activites that you can enjoy while you're in town. In addition to offering all of the activities and entertainment of a modern city, it is also in jumping off distance to any number of outdoor activities.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Adventure Tours to Pakistan, The Best Cultural Tours in Pakistan, The Best 10-Day Tours from Vancouver, and The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Canada.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayIslamabad $42Vancouver $142
The average daily cost (per person) in Islamabad is $42, while the average daily cost in Vancouver is $142. 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 Vancouver in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personIslamabad $20Vancouver $87
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomIslamabad $40Vancouver $174
Compare Hotels in Islamabad and Vancouver
Looking for a hotel in Islamabad or Vancouver? 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 Vancouver Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Islamabad $7.67Vancouver $12
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 Vancouver
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Vancouver are as follows:
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SkyTrain from Airport$6.40
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Taxi from Airport to Downtown$21
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15 min Taxi Ride$8.78
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SkyTrain DayPass$6.58
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Vancouver
Also for Vancouver, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Vancouver Airport (YVR) Transfer to Whistler: $611
- Private Transfer from Whistler to Vancouver Airport YVR: $602
- Private Transfer from Downtown Vancouver to Whistler: $571
- Private Transfer from YVR Airport To Whistler: $511
- Vancouver Airport(YVR): Transfer to Canada Place Cruise Port: $428
- Canada Place Cruise Port: Transfer to Vancouver hotels: $428
- Maximize Your Cruise Adventure: Vancouver Tour & Transfer: $292
- Vancouver Cruise Transfers/ Pre & Post Cruise City Sightseeing Tour Private: $282
- Private Transfer, Langley, BC to Vancouver International Airport-VIP Sedan: $280
- Vancouver Cruise Transfers/ City Sightseeing Tour Private: $277
- Private Transfer from Vancouver (YVR) Airport to Vancouver City: $271
- Vancouver, BC: Scenic Seaplane Transfer to Seattle, WA: $258
Is it cheaper to fly into Islamabad or Vancouver?
Prices for flights to both Vancouver 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 $15Vancouver $31
Typical Food Prices in Vancouver
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Vancouver:
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All You Can Eat Sushi Lunch$8.87
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Vancouver
For Vancouver, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Vancouver Delicious Donut Adventure & Walking Food Tour: $78
- A Wok Around Food Tour of the Granville Island Public Market: $84
- The Gastown Experience Walking Food Tour: $94
- Experience Gastown Vancouver's Elite Walking Food Tour: $100
- Gastown Historic Walking Food Tour: $100
- North Vancouver Shipyards Food Tour: $100
- Vancouver Walking Food Tour With Secret Food Tours: $100
- Vancouver Authentic Chinese Food Tour: $134
- VIP Granville Island Market Vancouver - Walking Food Tour: $138
- Authentic Asian Eats Walking Food Tour: $142
- 3-Hour Bowen Island Boat Cruise with Dinner: $153
- Evening Cruise with Dinner Buffet: $153
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Islamabad $9.48Vancouver $36
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
Tours and Activities in Vancouver
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Vancouver.
- Guided Bike /E-bike Tour in Whistler From Vancouver: $220
- Private Vancouver Squamish EUC E-Scooter Bike Tour: $59
- Sunshine Coast Escape (Around Vancouver) Small Group Tour: $145
- Whistler Discovery and Waterfalls Small Group Tour: : $197
- $99 Vancouver 2 Hours City Tour Private: $102
- $99 Vancouver 2 Hours City Tour Private: $100
- 2 Days Leavenworth Christmastown Tour from Vancouver (Chn&Eng): $192
- 2-in-1 Vancouver city Tour: $234
- 3 Days Leavenworth & Portland X'mas Tour from Vancouver (Chn&Eng): $289
- 3-Day Vancouver City Tour Package With Whistler & Victoria: $2,413
- 3hr Private Sightseeing Tour Vancouver (from Vancouver City): $456
- 3hr Private Sightseeing Tour-Vancouver City (fr YVR/Cruise): $583
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayIslamabad $2.88Vancouver $16
Sample the Local Flavors in Vancouver
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Vancouver:
- Vancouver - Granville Pub Crawl ROUTE B: $18
- Gastown Pub Crawl: $22
- Vancouver - Granville Pub Crawl: $26
- 3.5-Hour Craft Brewery Tour: $88
- Vancouver Craft Brewery Tour Led by a Local: $89
- Vancouver Craft Brewery Tour: $89
- Fraser Valley Wine Tour with a light Lunch from Vancouver: $134
- Fraser Valley Wine Tour: $134
- Vancouver Wine Tour (Fraser Valley): $134
- From Half-Day Fraser Valley Wine Tour: $138
- From Fraser Valley Wine Tour with Local Tastings: $139
- Taste of the Valley Wine Tour: $148
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Islamabad and Vancouver, we can see that Vancouver 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 Vancouver 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 Vancouver would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Vancouver 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 Vancouver Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Islamabad or Vancouver?
Vancouver has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Islamabad. When comparing the sizes of Islamabad and Vancouver, 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 Vancouver?
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 Vancouver in the Summer?
Both Vancouver and Islamabad are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities.
It's very hot in Islamabad this time of the year. Islamabad is much warmer than Vancouver in the summer. The daily temperature in Islamabad averages around 32°C (90°F) in July, and Vancouver fluctuates around 18°C (64°F).
It's quite sunny in Vancouver. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Islamabad. Islamabad usually receives less sunshine than Vancouver during summer. Islamabad gets 247 hours of sunny skies, while Vancouver receives 296 hours of full sun in the summer.
It's quite rainy in Islamabad. In July, Islamabad usually receives more rain than Vancouver. Islamabad gets 237 mm (9.3 in) of rain, while Vancouver receives 54 mm (2.1 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyIslamabad 32°C (90°F)Vancouver 18°C (64°F)
Should I visit Islamabad or Vancouver in the Autumn?
Both Vancouver and Islamabad during the autumn are popular places to visit.
In the autumn, Islamabad is much warmer than Vancouver. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Islamabad in October average around 26°C (80°F), and Vancouver averages at about 11°C (51°F).
It's quite sunny in Islamabad. In the autumn, Islamabad often gets more sunshine than Vancouver. Islamabad gets 287 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Vancouver receives 124 hours of full sun.
Vancouver gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Islamabad usually gets less rain in October than Vancouver. Islamabad gets 12 mm (0.5 in) of rain, while Vancouver receives 164 mm (6.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberIslamabad 26°C (80°F)Vancouver 11°C (51°F)
Should I visit Islamabad or Vancouver in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Islamabad and Vancouver.
Vancouver can be very cold during winter. In January, Islamabad is generally much warmer than Vancouver. Daily temperatures in Islamabad average around 14°C (57°F), and Vancouver fluctuates around 4°C (40°F).
In Islamabad, it's very sunny this time of the year. Islamabad usually receives more sunshine than Vancouver during winter. Islamabad gets 213 hours of sunny skies, while Vancouver receives 55 hours of full sun in the winter.
Vancouver receives a lot of rain in the winter. In January, Islamabad usually receives less rain than Vancouver. Islamabad gets 34 mm (1.3 in) of rain, while Vancouver receives 167 mm (6.6 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryIslamabad 14°C (57°F)Vancouver 4°C (40°F)
Should I visit Islamabad or Vancouver in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Islamabad as well as Vancouver.
Islamabad is much warmer than Vancouver in the spring. The daily temperature in Islamabad averages around 27°C (80°F) in April, and Vancouver fluctuates around 9°C (49°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 Vancouver. Islamabad gets 258 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Vancouver receives 172 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Vancouver. Islamabad usually gets less rain in April than Vancouver. Islamabad gets 37 mm (1.4 in) of rain, while Vancouver receives 110 mm (4.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilIslamabad 27°C (80°F)Vancouver 9°C (49°F)
Typical Weather for Vancouver 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 (40°F) | 167 mm (6.6 in) |
| Feb | 16°C (61°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 179 mm (7.1 in) |
| Mar | 21°C (70°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 142 mm (5.6 in) |
| Apr | 27°C (80°F) | 37 mm (1.4 in) | 9°C (49°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| May | 32°C (89°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
| Jun | 35°C (94°F) | 52 mm (2 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) |
| Jul | 32°C (90°F) | 237 mm (9.3 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) |
| Aug | 31°C (89°F) | 221 mm (8.7 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| Sep | 31°C (87°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) |
| Oct | 26°C (80°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 164 mm (6.5 in) |
| Nov | 20°C (68°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 7°C (44°F) | 234 mm (9.2 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 4°C (40°F) | 198 mm (7.8 in) |
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