Cost of Living in Lahore
Summary of cost of living in Lahore, Pakistan:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 1,274.7$ (355,046.4Rs.), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 382.1$ (106,441.6Rs.), excluding rent.
- Lahore is 79.1% less expensive than New York (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Lahore is, on average, 96.7% lower than in New York.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 650.00 Rs. | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 5,000.00 Rs. | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 1,500.00 Rs. | |
| Domestic Draft Non-Alcoholic Beer (1 Pint) | 1,000.00 Rs. | |
| Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 1,500.00 Rs. | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 691.65 Rs. | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 119.63 Rs. | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 64.29 Rs. | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 232.14 Rs. | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 164.70 Rs. | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 148.97 Rs. | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 333.65 Rs. | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 796.17 Rs. | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 355.00 Rs. | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 642.19 Rs. | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 160.52 Rs. | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 90.72 Rs. | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 110.97 Rs. | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 65.88 Rs. | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 40.26 Rs. | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 45.56 Rs. | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 129.29 Rs. | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 100.72 Rs. | |
| Bottle of Non-Alcoholic Wine (Mid-Range) | 200.00 Rs. | |
| Domestic Non-Alcoholic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 186.25 Rs. | |
| Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 467.67 Rs. | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 550.00 Rs. | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 50.00 Rs. | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 1,350.00 Rs. | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 250.00 Rs. | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 241.40 Rs. | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 500.00 Rs. | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 264.21 Rs. | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 5,000,000.00 Rs. | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 6,903,125.00 Rs. | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 35,653.84 Rs. | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 1,606.67 Rs. | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 4,673.33 Rs. | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 5,058.82 Rs. | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 2,425.00 Rs. | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 1,225.00 Rs. | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 12,375.00 Rs. | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 526,496.18 Rs. | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 4,562.50 Rs. | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 6,631.58 Rs. | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 20,547.29 Rs. | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 8,464.54 Rs. | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 35,571.43 Rs. | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 21,385.71 Rs. | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 90,777.78 Rs. | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 53,594.12 Rs. | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 20,965.28 Rs. | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 15,847.81 Rs. | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 50,915.96 Rs. | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 14.44 | |
Prices in Lahore
This city had 1097 entries in the past 12 months by 90 different contributors.
Last update: 20 April 2026
Last update: 20 April 2026
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The price of everything has increased three times in the last 3-4 years. Especially after 2022.
While everyday items have almost doubled in price over these past 3 years luxury goods have been made into tax cash cows meanwhile the average income of Anyone Living in this country would range from as low as 8000 to 300000 while most of the workers make around 15-30k
These salaries haven't been increased with the inflation only those at the top seem to profiteering off of these new regulations the employers of small businesses can't raise salaries because their margins haven't been increased meanwhile the lower class keeps having to juggle b/w either paying for utilities or eating 3 meals per day life has gotten alot more miserable meanwhile the P.M will tell you Pakistan is well on its way to a new dawn also I don't believe the inflation rate shown on Google is accurate plus their are less investment opportunities in this country you can't even invest into foreign stocks without jumping through alot of hoops meanwhile the stock market in Pakistan looks like a joke in comparison for anyone looking to turn their rags into riches