Pakistan's capital city, Islamabad, has scored higher than major global hubs including Paris, New York, and London in the newly released Numbeo 2026 Mid-Year Quality of Life Index.

Islamabad achieved a total score of 140.7 points, placing it ahead of Paris (138.8), New York (137.3), and London (135.8). The capital recorded strong performance metrics in affordability and safety-scoring 25.3 in Cost of Living and 69.2 in Safety-though its Purchasing Power Index remained relatively low at 43.7 compared to top-ranked cities like The Hague and Eindhoven.