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Haripur, Pakistan
Capital City

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Est. Monthly Cost (1 Person)
$490
Retiree Score
66.0
Safety Index
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Healthcare
6 facilities

With a population of just 49,318, Haripur is a modest provincial town that offers little to entice most expats. The city's history as a Sikh garrison is palpable, but modern Haripur is defined by a persistent bureaucratic headache - the municipal budget has hovered around a meager $20,000 for years. And while the climate is described as 'humid subtropical', the reality is hot summers and unevenly distributed rainfall. This sleepy outpost an hour north of Islamabad is best suited for locals seeking a quieter pace of life, not adventurous foreigners.

Can I afford Haripur?

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Haripur

You could save

2,510/mo

Savings Rate84%

Monthly Costs

Rent (Pakistan Average Adjusted)$136
Living (Country Average Adjusted)$355

Attractiveness Scores

FIRE Score
(i)
84/100
Retiree Score
(i)
66/100
Lifestyle Score
(i)
50/100
💻Nomad Score
(i)
50/100
Meets Pakistan Digital Nomad Visa Income Rule.
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Safety
6
Healthcare
100
Walkability
5
Nomad

Grocery Basket

Milk (1L) $1
Bread (loaf) *$1
Eggs (12) $1
Rice (1kg) *$1
Chicken (1kg) *$1

* Estimated based on regional averages.

Eating Out

Meal (Inexpensive) *$3
Meal (Mid-range) $81
Cappuccino $2
Water (0.33L) *$0

* Estimated based on regional averages.

Utilities & Lifestyle

Utilities (mo) $107
Mobile Plan (mo) $6
Gym (mo) *$9
Cinema Ticket $4

* Estimated based on regional averages.

Housing

1BR Center (mo) *$54
1BR Outside (mo) *$30
3BR Center (mo) *$124
3BR Outside (mo) *$71

* Estimated based on regional averages.

🧳 Expat Life

English Proficiency
Limited
Expat Community
None
Top Neighborhoods
Centar
Best For
none

Expat Life Notes

An industrial and agricultural town in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Minimal infrastructure for foreigners.

Pros

  • ✓ Low cost of living

Cons

  • ✗ No English spoken
  • ✗ Conservative social scene
  • ✗ Political instability in region

🌐 Infrastructure & Lifestyle

Avg Internet
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Temperature
—
Annual Rainfall
1144 mm
Coworking Spaces
—
Best Months to Visit
Feb, Mar, Oct, Nov

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Haripur has a population of approximately 49,318 people.

The nearest airport to Haripur is ISB, approximately 50km away.

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