- Cost of Living
- Pakistan
- Pakistan
- Lahore
- Islamabad
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Lahore (Pakistan) and Islamabad (Pakistan)
| Food | 15% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lahore (Pakistan) is 15% cheaper than in Islamabad (Pakistan) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | ₨456 | ₨513 | 11% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨159 | ₨205 | 22% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | ₨100 | ₨150 | 34% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨39 | ₨73 | 47% |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨38 | ₨65 | 42% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨76 | ₨96 | 21% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨192 | ₨178 | 7% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨96 | ₨178 | 46% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | ₨65 | ₨90 | 28% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | ₨86 | ₨34 | 154% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨421 | ₨152 | 176% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨46 | ₨64 | 28% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨19.88 | ₨34 | 41% |
| Housing | 52% | ||
| Housing in Lahore (Pakistan) is 52% cheaper than in Islamabad (Pakistan) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | ₨30,157 | ₨77,247 | 61% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨5,163 | ₨5,919 | 13% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | ₨801 | ₨2,121 | 62% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨10,929 | ₨9,754 | 12% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | ₨4,907 | ₨4,555 | 8% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨293 | ₨265 | 11% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨502 | - |
| Clothes | 1% | ||
| Clothes in Lahore (Pakistan) is 1% cheaper than in Islamabad (Pakistan) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | ₨5,231 | ₨3,591 | 46% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | ₨539 | ₨1,044 | 48% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | ₨3,415 | ₨2,131 | 60% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | ₨3,076 | ₨4,007 | 23% |
| Transportation | 10% | ||
| Transportation in Lahore (Pakistan) is 10% more expensive than in Islamabad (Pakistan) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨348,950 | ₨450,000 | 22% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨12.78 | ₨10.39 | 23% |
| monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,915 | ₨1,601 | 20% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | ₨417 | - | - |
| Personal Care | 3% | ||
| Personal Care in Lahore (Pakistan) is 3% cheaper than in Islamabad (Pakistan) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | ₨124 | ₨101 | 23% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨243 | ₨282 | 14% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨124 | ₨112 | 11% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨108 | ₨140 | 22% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨81 | ₨90 | 10% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨122 | ₨136 | 10% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨773 | ₨883 | 13% |
| Entertainment | 11% | ||
| Entertainment in Lahore (Pakistan) is 11% more expensive than in Islamabad (Pakistan) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨3,167 | ₨1,823 | 74% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨906 | ₨752 | 21% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨2,113 | ₨2,463 | 14% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | ₨11,865 | ₨1,195 | 893% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨275 | ₨1,168 | 76% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | ₨250 | ₨198 | 26% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | ₨268 | ₨122 | 120% |
| iPod nano 16GB | ₨9,059 | ₨9,227 | 2% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨6.03 | ₨19.45 | 69% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | ₨900 | ₨8,900 | 90% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | ₨159 | ₨180 | 12% |
| TOTAL | 20% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,777 prices entered by 182 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 16, 2013.
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Cost of living in Lahore (Pakistan) is 20% cheaper than in Islamabad (Pakistan)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
₨312,500
in Islamabad
you would need to make just about ₨248,967
in Lahore.