Cost of Living Comparison Between Lahore and Islamabad 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Islamabad are 5.0% higher than in Lahore (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Islamabad are 10.6% higher than in Lahore | |
| Rent Prices in Islamabad are 48.2% higher than in Lahore | |
| Restaurant Prices in Islamabad are 5.0% lower than in Lahore | |
| Groceries Prices in Islamabad are 12.5% higher than in Lahore | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Islamabad is 2.4% lower than in Lahore | |
Restaurants | Lahore Edit |
Islamabad Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 500.00 Rs. | 450.00 Rs. | -10.0 % |
| 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) | 1,150.00 Rs. | 1,200.00 Rs. | +4.3 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 750.00 Rs. | 550.00 Rs. | -26.7 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 1,200.00 Rs. | 1,000.00 Rs. | -16.7 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 522.00 Rs. | 518.86 Rs. | -0.6 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 86.04 Rs. | 88.04 Rs. | +2.3 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 61.12 Rs. | 63.40 Rs. | +3.7 % |
Markets | Lahore Edit |
Islamabad Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 794.84 Rs. | 909.10 Rs. | +14.4 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 168.32 Rs. | 166.77 Rs. | -0.9 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 158.64 Rs. | 165.35 Rs. | +4.2 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 348.56 Rs. | 340.85 Rs. | -2.2 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 669.03 Rs. | 670.00 Rs. | +0.1 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 314.39 Rs. | 466.06 Rs. | +48.2 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 472.87 Rs. | 568.88 Rs. | +20.3 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 131.02 Rs. | 138.18 Rs. | +5.5 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 79.62 Rs. | 104.80 Rs. | +31.6 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 82.40 Rs. | 114.81 Rs. | +39.3 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 65.79 Rs. | 60.83 Rs. | -7.5 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 41.89 Rs. | 43.61 Rs. | +4.1 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 58.57 Rs. | 62.57 Rs. | +6.8 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 110.45 Rs. | 85.00 Rs. | -23.0 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 92.27 Rs. | 107.24 Rs. | +16.2 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 300.00 Rs. | 470.00 Rs. | +56.7 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 177.90 Rs. | 213.22 Rs. | +19.9 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 305.00 Rs. | 409.78 Rs. | +34.4 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 550.00 Rs. | 500.00 Rs. | -9.1 % |
Transportation | Lahore Edit |
Islamabad Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 50.00 Rs. | 50.00 Rs. | 0.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 1,500.00 Rs. | 1,500.00 Rs. | 0.0 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 220.00 Rs. | 200.00 Rs. | -9.1 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 229.33 Rs. | 189.90 Rs. | -17.2 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 425.00 Rs. | 800.00 Rs. | +88.2 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 1,072.97 Rs. | 1,063.81 Rs. | -0.9 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 4,500,000.00 Rs. | 5,000,000.00 Rs. | +11.1 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 6,341,512.27 Rs. | 6,423,957.89 Rs. | +1.3 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Lahore Edit |
Islamabad Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 28,321.25 Rs. | 25,967.95 Rs. | -8.3 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 1,157.26 Rs. | 1,265.11 Rs. | +9.3 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 4,306.86 Rs. | 4,669.54 Rs. | +8.4 % |
Sports And Leisure | Lahore Edit |
Islamabad Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 3,304.35 Rs. | 5,640.00 Rs. | +70.7 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 1,708.33 Rs. | 1,416.67 Rs. | -17.1 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 1,500.00 Rs. | 1,000.00 Rs. | -33.3 % |
Childcare | Lahore Edit |
Islamabad Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 9,673.33 Rs. | 14,973.96 Rs. | +54.8 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 300,656.00 Rs. | 362,541.67 Rs. | +20.6 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Lahore Edit |
Islamabad Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 4,457.69 Rs. | 4,916.67 Rs. | +10.3 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 5,311.96 Rs. | 6,791.30 Rs. | +27.8 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 18,400.00 Rs. | 20,130.43 Rs. | +9.4 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 7,625.00 Rs. | 9,744.55 Rs. | +27.8 % |
Rent Per Month | Lahore Edit |
Islamabad Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 30,370.37 Rs. | 43,809.52 Rs. | +44.3 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 19,961.54 Rs. | 27,760.87 Rs. | +39.1 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 72,826.09 Rs. | 114,672.73 Rs. | +57.5 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 53,758.62 Rs. | 75,931.82 Rs. | +41.2 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Lahore Edit |
Islamabad Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 16,587.40 Rs. | 20,278.31 Rs. | +22.3 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 11,350.42 Rs. | 12,473.44 Rs. | +9.9 % |
Salaries And Financing | Lahore Edit |
Islamabad Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 55,291.67 Rs. | 59,736.84 Rs. | +8.0 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 18.58 | 20.00 | +7.6 % |
| Last update: | April 2024 | May 2024 | |
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| Cost of Living in Faisalabad | 204.42 miles |