Islamabad
capital city of Pakistan
Live & travel in Islamabad
Estimate for a remote worker (rent + living) from World Bank price levels. Capitals can be higher. · US travel advisory: Jun 15, 2026
Climate by month
NASA POWER monthly climatology ·Humidity: 47%
Embassies & consulates in Islamabad
73 missions from 70 countries
Embassy 58
High Commission 9
Apostolic Nunciature 1
Consulate General 3
Where to eat in Islamabad
- Sesame & Soy
108-W Jinnah Ave, Block I G 7/2 Blue Area
- Loafology Bakery & Cafe
108-W Jinnah Ave, Block I G 7/2
- Loafology Bakery and Cafe
Ramna 5 Diplomatic, Enclave
- Des Pardes
4 Service Rd E, Golra NPF E 11/4
- Jahangir Restaurant
Masco Plaza, Blue Area
- Jade Cafe By China Town
Street 55, F-8/4
- Chaihana
in Centaurus Mall
- Table Talk
Khosar Market
- Nando's
F6 super market, south side
- The Corner Deli by Pappasallis
F-7 Markaz (Jinnah Super)
- Kabul Restaurant
F-7 Markaz (Jinnah Supermarket)
- MJ's Specialities
MJ Plaza, Street 14, Tariq Market, F10/2
- Bar-B-Q Tonight
Shorab Palaza,Block 32, FazlL-e-haq Road Islamabad.
- Mocca Coffee
Shop #1, Kohsar Market, F-6/3
- Cave Restaurant
Awan Arcade, Blue Area
Source and corrections: Wikivoyage guide to Islamabad · CC BY-SA 4.0
Frequently asked questions
Where can you eat in Islamabad?
The travel guide to Islamabad lists Sesame & Soy, Loafology Bakery & Cafe, Loafology Bakery and Cafe, Des Pardes, and Jahangir Restaurant.
Is Islamabad safe for travellers?
The U.S. State Department currently rates Pakistan at Level 3. The national intentional-homicide rate is 4.3 per 100,000 people.
How much does it cost to live in Islamabad?
Roughly $1,050 per month for a remote worker, based on Pakistan price levels (23% of US prices).
What is the weather like in Islamabad in November?
In November Islamabad averages a high of 31°C, a low of 5°C and about 18 mm of rain.
Which embassies and consulates are in Islamabad?
73 diplomatic missions, including Afghanistan (Embassy), Algeria (Embassy), Argentina (Embassy), Austria (Embassy), Azerbaijan (Embassy), Bahrain (Embassy), Belarus (Embassy), and Belgium (Embassy).
Cities in Pakistan
Sources: World Bank (CC BY 4.0), NASA POWER, U.S. Department of State, Wikidata (CC0), Wikimedia Commons, ExchangeRate-API.