Cost of Living in Pakistan
Summary of cost of living in Pakistan:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 1,145.0$ (324,933.3Rs.), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 359.5$ (102,022.2Rs.), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Pakistan is, on average, 72.7% lower than in United States.
- Rent in Pakistan is, on average, 92.5% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
Range |
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| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 500.00 Rs. | |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 3,500.00 Rs. | |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 1,200.00 Rs. | |
| Domestic Non-Alcoholic Beer (1 pint draught) | 500.00 Rs. | |
| Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 1,100.00 Rs. | |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 503.56 Rs. | |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 105.24 Rs. | |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 60.52 Rs. | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 853.35 Rs. | |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 147.22 Rs. | |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 153.28 Rs. | |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 334.07 Rs. | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 745.65 Rs. | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 378.47 Rs. | |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 544.52 Rs. | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 132.00 Rs. | |
| Banana (1 lb) | 82.42 Rs. | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 99.56 Rs. | |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 65.40 Rs. | |
| Potato (1 lb) | 47.99 Rs. | |
| Onion (1 lb) | 63.68 Rs. | |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 106.53 Rs. | |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 106.13 Rs. | |
| Bottle of Non-Alcoholic Wine (Mid-Range) | 500.00 Rs. | |
| Domestic Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 300.19 Rs. | |
| Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 574.60 Rs. | |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 600.00 Rs. | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 50.00 Rs. | |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 2,000.00 Rs. | |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 250.00 Rs. | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 241.40 Rs. | |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 500.00 Rs. | |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 997.98 Rs. | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 5,000,000.00 Rs. | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 6,712,261.73 Rs. | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 30,533.58 Rs. | |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 1,359.02 Rs. | |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 4,273.60 Rs. | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 3,773.64 Rs. | |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 2,588.15 Rs. | |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 1,200.00 Rs. | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 11,404.15 Rs. | |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 322,709.86 Rs. | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 4,413.82 Rs. | |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 6,585.95 Rs. | |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 20,215.49 Rs. | |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 9,332.44 Rs. | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 32,376.92 Rs. | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 19,260.16 Rs. | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 79,533.86 Rs. | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 47,383.87 Rs. | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 17,476.66 Rs. | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 11,022.97 Rs. | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 52,992.06 Rs. | |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 19.16 |
Prices in Pakistan
This country had 8030 entries in the past 12 months by 648 different contributors.
Last update: 5 July 2025
Our data for each country are based on all entries from all cities in that country.
Last update: 5 July 2025
Our data for each country are based on all entries from all cities in that country.
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Distribution of Expenses Using Our Statistical Model:
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 | 20.7 | 5.7 | 14.2 | 19.3 | 17.7 | 37.5 | |
| Karachi | 19.7 | 3.5 | 12.6 | 18.8 | 15.8 | 29.5 | |
| Rawalpindi | 19.1 | 3.5 | 12.3 | 19.9 | 16.0 | 27.7 | |
| Lahore | 18.8 | 3.4 | 12.1 | 16.9 | 17.4 | 29.1 |
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