Cost of Living Comparison Between Islamabad and Lahore 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Lahore is 11.8% lower than in Islamabad (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Lahore is 16.6% lower than in Islamabad | |
| Rent Prices in Lahore are 39.8% lower than in Islamabad | |
| Restaurant Prices in Lahore are 1.3% higher than in Islamabad | |
| Groceries Prices in Lahore are 15.8% lower than in Islamabad | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Lahore is 16.8% lower than in Islamabad | |
Restaurants | Islamabad Edit |
Lahore Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 500.00 Rs. | 500.00 Rs. | 0.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 5,000.00 Rs. | 5,000.00 Rs. | 0.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 1,240.00 Rs. | 1,200.00 Rs. | -3.2 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 500.00 Rs. | 1,000.00 Rs. | +100.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 1,000.00 Rs. | 1,050.00 Rs. | +5.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 575.71 Rs. | 515.79 Rs. | -10.4 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 97.14 Rs. | 90.42 Rs. | -6.9 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 63.48 Rs. | 61.22 Rs. | -3.6 % |
Markets | Islamabad Edit |
Lahore Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 911.43 Rs. | 812.29 Rs. | -10.9 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 166.80 Rs. | 168.25 Rs. | +0.9 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 169.37 Rs. | 154.68 Rs. | -8.7 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 348.72 Rs. | 344.47 Rs. | -1.2 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 807.41 Rs. | 707.47 Rs. | -12.4 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 452.86 Rs. | 296.77 Rs. | -34.5 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 555.65 Rs. | 469.62 Rs. | -15.5 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 133.02 Rs. | 127.73 Rs. | -4.0 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 103.68 Rs. | 73.94 Rs. | -28.7 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 103.79 Rs. | 75.37 Rs. | -27.4 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 70.50 Rs. | 68.27 Rs. | -3.2 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 49.46 Rs. | 44.72 Rs. | -9.6 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 68.66 Rs. | 68.07 Rs. | -0.9 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 103.69 Rs. | 129.50 Rs. | +24.9 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 108.18 Rs. | 96.81 Rs. | -10.5 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 461.00 Rs. | 200.00 Rs. | -56.6 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 247.90 Rs. | 144.21 Rs. | -41.8 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 566.67 Rs. | 262.50 Rs. | -53.7 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 600.00 Rs. | 537.50 Rs. | -10.4 % |
Transportation | Islamabad Edit |
Lahore Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 50.00 Rs. | 50.00 Rs. | 0.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 1,900.00 Rs. | 1,600.00 Rs. | -15.8 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 250.00 Rs. | 200.00 Rs. | -20.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 191.51 Rs. | 193.12 Rs. | +0.8 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 935.00 Rs. | 400.00 Rs. | -57.2 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 1,063.40 Rs. | 1,079.70 Rs. | +1.5 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 6,000,000.00 Rs. | 5,000,000.00 Rs. | -16.7 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 7,729,600.00 Rs. | 6,303,298.12 Rs. | -18.5 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Islamabad Edit |
Lahore Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 32,522.75 Rs. | 31,607.94 Rs. | -2.8 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 1,400.15 Rs. | 1,329.38 Rs. | -5.1 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 5,150.00 Rs. | 4,428.89 Rs. | -14.0 % |
Sports And Leisure | Islamabad Edit |
Lahore Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 6,153.85 Rs. | 3,354.17 Rs. | -45.5 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 2,000.00 Rs. | 1,512.50 Rs. | -24.4 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 1,200.00 Rs. | 1,400.00 Rs. | +16.7 % |
Childcare | Islamabad Edit |
Lahore Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 16,708.33 Rs. | 9,101.45 Rs. | -45.5 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 877,714.29 Rs. | 310,800.00 Rs. | -64.6 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Islamabad Edit |
Lahore Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 5,735.29 Rs. | 4,215.38 Rs. | -26.5 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 7,312.50 Rs. | 6,605.26 Rs. | -9.7 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 23,266.67 Rs. | 18,763.16 Rs. | -19.4 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 10,958.67 Rs. | 7,858.70 Rs. | -28.3 % |
Rent Per Month | Islamabad Edit |
Lahore Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 53,562.50 Rs. | 31,285.71 Rs. | -41.6 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 28,535.71 Rs. | 20,425.00 Rs. | -28.4 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 140,520.00 Rs. | 78,227.27 Rs. | -44.3 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 80,041.67 Rs. | 52,333.33 Rs. | -34.6 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Islamabad Edit |
Lahore Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 33,806.16 Rs. | 17,261.51 Rs. | -48.9 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 12,687.63 Rs. | 15,174.71 Rs. | +19.6 % |
Salaries And Financing | Islamabad Edit |
Lahore Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 70,846.15 Rs. | 49,190.48 Rs. | -30.6 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 20.58 | 19.62 | -4.7 % |
| Last update: | August 2024 | September 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 122 | 178 |
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