Cost of Living in Pakistan
Summary of cost of living in Pakistan:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 1,154.9$ (328,049.2Rs.), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 362.1$ (102,850.4Rs.), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Pakistan is, on average, 72.6% lower than in United States.
- Rent in Pakistan is, on average, 92.5% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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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) | 1,300.00 Rs. | |
| Domestic Non-Alcoholic Beer (1 pint draught) | 550.00 Rs. | |
| Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 1,200.00 Rs. | |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 524.03 Rs. | |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 106.10 Rs. | |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 62.01 Rs. | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 853.42 Rs. | |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 147.65 Rs. | |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 151.84 Rs. | |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 333.17 Rs. | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 742.61 Rs. | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 378.61 Rs. | |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 554.49 Rs. | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 133.75 Rs. | |
| Banana (1 lb) | 82.63 Rs. | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 102.23 Rs. | |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 64.06 Rs. | |
| Potato (1 lb) | 46.41 Rs. | |
| Onion (1 lb) | 60.75 Rs. | |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 106.68 Rs. | |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 105.99 Rs. | |
| Bottle of Non-Alcoholic Wine (Mid-Range) | 500.00 Rs. | |
| Domestic Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 300.91 Rs. | |
| Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 578.77 Rs. | |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 550.00 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) | 550.00 Rs. | |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 998.55 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) | 6,859,866.67 Rs. | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 30,424.15 Rs. | |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 1,366.99 Rs. | |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 4,362.88 Rs. | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 3,806.15 Rs. | |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 2,680.76 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 | 11,289.90 Rs. | |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 315,889.04 Rs. | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 4,521.67 Rs. | |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 6,658.91 Rs. | |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 20,912.32 Rs. | |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 9,336.62 Rs. | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 32,600.00 Rs. | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 19,475.00 Rs. | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 80,434.01 Rs. | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 48,181.39 Rs. | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 17,864.40 Rs. | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 11,445.76 Rs. | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 53,275.59 Rs. | |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 18.26 |
Prices in Pakistan
This country had 8767 entries in the past 12 months by 689 different contributors.
Last update: 17 September 2025
Our data for each country are based on all entries from all cities in that country.
Last update: 17 September 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 | 20.8 | 6.0 | 14.3 | 19.2 | 18.1 | 37.1 | |
| Karachi | 20.0 | 3.8 | 13.0 | 19.2 | 16.2 | 28.1 | |
| Rawalpindi | 19.6 | 4.0 | 12.8 | 20.6 | 15.9 | 24.7 | |
| Lahore | 19.5 | 3.3 | 12.5 | 17.5 | 18.8 | 26.0 |
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