Cost of Living in Pakistan
Summary of cost of living in Pakistan:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are $1,195.5 (Rs.332,762.8), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are $355.1 (Rs.98,851.4), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Pakistan is, on average, 71.0% lower than in United States.
- Rent in Pakistan is, on average, 91.6% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
Range |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | Rs.600.00 | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | Rs.4,000.00 | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | Rs.1,500.00 | |
| Domestic Draft Non-Alcoholic Beer (1 Pint) | Rs.600.00 | |
| Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | Rs.1,250.00 | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | Rs.557.37 | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | Rs.101.68 | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | Rs.63.87 | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | Rs.227.77 | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | Rs.149.21 | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | Rs.150.79 | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | Rs.330.93 | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | Rs.717.60 | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | Rs.356.46 | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | Rs.608.07 | |
| Apples (1 lb) | Rs.142.99 | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | Rs.81.75 | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | Rs.107.89 | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | Rs.64.94 | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | Rs.42.96 | |
| Onions (1 lb) | Rs.50.35 | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | Rs.104.51 | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | Rs.106.18 | |
| Bottle of Non-Alcoholic Wine (Mid-Range) | Rs.543.92 | |
| Domestic Non-Alcoholic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | Rs.328.93 | |
| Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | Rs.630.49 | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | Rs.580.00 | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | Rs.50.00 | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | Rs.2,750.00 | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | Rs.250.00 | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | Rs.241.40 | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | Rs.600.00 | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | Rs.296.07 | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | Rs.5,000,000.00 | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | Rs.7,024,600.00 | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | Rs.30,048.22 | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | Rs.1,491.07 | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | Rs.4,307.09 | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | Rs.4,264.04 | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | Rs.2,764.89 | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | Rs.1,200.00 | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | Rs.11,640.37 | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | Rs.379,252.73 | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | Rs.4,326.92 | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | Rs.6,112.82 | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | Rs.21,108.72 | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | Rs.8,967.68 | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | Rs.36,087.50 | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | Rs.20,596.47 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | Rs.79,823.83 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | Rs.47,122.84 | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | Rs.25,024.34 | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | Rs.13,203.92 | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | Rs.51,371.99 | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 14.75 | |
Prices in Pakistan
This country had 5621 entries in the past 12 months by 418 different contributors.
Last update: 15 June 2026
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Last update: 15 June 2026
Our data for each country are based on all entries from all cities in that country.
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By City in Pakistan
Rank |
City |
Cost of Living Index |
Rent Index |
Cost of Living Plus Rent Index |
Groceries Index |
Restaurant Price Index |
Local Purchasing Power Index |
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| Islamabad | 25.1 | 6.0 | 16.4 | 20.0 | 23.1 | 44.2 | |
| Lahore | 21.7 | 3.4 | 13.3 | 18.9 | 21.5 | 26.2 | |
| Karachi | 21.6 | 3.2 | 13.2 | 20.1 | 18.8 | 25.7 | |
| Rawalpindi | 21.4 | 4.3 | 13.6 | 22.5 | 17.4 | 24.2 |
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