Living in Islamabad

Living costs are genuinely affordable here — your money goes further than in most Western cities. Climate is seasonal but manageable — winters exist but don't dominate. The expat scene is minimal — you'll need to integrate locally or accept relative isolation. A car is essentially required — public transport and walkability are very limited.

Perfect for Pakistan diplomats seeking the country's safest, greenest, and most orderly city.

Daman-e-Koh in the evening — Margalla Hills, panorama over Islamabad at sunset, no entry fee.