Cost of living in Lahore (Pakistan) is 37% cheaper than in Almaty (Kazakhstan)
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Food | - 22% | |||
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Food in Lahore (Pakistan) is 22% cheaper than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
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Lahore | Almaty | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨1,134 (1,819 KZT) | 3,675 KZT | - 51% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨1,066 (1,709 KZT) | 2,759 KZT | - 38% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨463 (743 KZT) | 1,260 KZT | - 41% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨202 (324 KZT) | 649 KZT | - 50% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨422 (677 KZT) | 873 KZT | - 22% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨183 (294 KZT) | 1,410 KZT | - 79% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨1,018 (1,632 KZT) | 1,771 KZT | - 8% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨390 (625 KZT) | 795 KZT | - 21% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨85 (136 KZT) | 292 KZT | - 54% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨515 (826 KZT) | 400 KZT | + 107% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨7,405 (11,874 KZT) | 3,675 KZT | + 223% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₨165 (264 KZT) | 716 KZT | - 63% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨114 (184 KZT) | 191 KZT | - 4% | |
Housing | - 49% | |||
Housing in Lahore (Pakistan) is 49% cheaper than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
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Lahore | Almaty | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨132,086 (211,787 KZT) | 524,800 KZT | - 60% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨59,186 (94,899 KZT) | 263,378 KZT | - 64% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨52,205 (83,706 KZT) | 29,715 KZT | + 182% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨69,537 (111,495 KZT) | 341,368 KZT | - 67% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨48,850 (78,326 KZT) | 203,847 KZT | - 62% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨19,978 (32,033 KZT) | 18,115 KZT | + 77% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨2,998 (4,807 KZT) | 4,008 KZT | + 20% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₨48,083 (77,096 KZT) | 148,736 KZT | - 48% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨49,485 (79,344 KZT) | 167,973 KZT | - 53% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨605 (970 KZT) | 9,303 KZT | - 90% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨575 (922 KZT) | 4,146 KZT | - 78% | |
Clothes | - 42% | |||
Clothes in Lahore (Pakistan) is 42% cheaper than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
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Lahore | Almaty | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,974 (4,768 KZT) | 21,072 KZT | - 77% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨9,018 (14,460 KZT) | 15,479 KZT | - 7% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨13,316 (21,351 KZT) | 43,482 KZT | - 51% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨7,716 (12,371 KZT) | 66,649 KZT | - 81% | |
Transportation | - 15% | |||
Transportation in Lahore (Pakistan) is 15% cheaper than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
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Lahore | Almaty | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨7,401,240 (11,867,191 KZT) | 19,214,800 KZT | - 38% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨313 (502 KZT) | 235 KZT | + 113% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨4,007 (6,425 KZT) | 5,035 KZT | + 28% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨716 (1,147 KZT) | 6,834 KZT | - 83% | |
Personal Care | - 70% | |||
Personal Care in Lahore (Pakistan) is 70% cheaper than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
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Lahore | Almaty | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨258 (413 KZT) | 3,536 KZT | - 88% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨498 (798 KZT) | 4,778 KZT | - 83% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨2,598 (4,166 KZT) | 9,289 KZT | - 55% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨394 (632 KZT) | 1,411 KZT | - 55% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨579 (928 KZT) | 3,237 KZT | - 71% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨520 (833 KZT) | 1,801 KZT | - 54% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨226 (362 KZT) | 724 KZT | - 50% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨201 (322 KZT) | 862 KZT | - 63% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨702 (1,125 KZT) | 4,638 KZT | - 76% | |
Entertainment | - 47% | |||
Entertainment in Lahore (Pakistan) is 47% cheaper than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
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Lahore | Almaty | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨4,365 (6,999 KZT) | 13,372 KZT | - 48% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨1,869 (2,997 KZT) | 5,378 KZT | - 44% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨4,370 (7,006 KZT) | 16,928 KZT | - 59% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨4,056 (6,503 KZT) | 27,810 KZT | - 77% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨3,611 (5,789 KZT) | 2,481 KZT | + 133% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨615 (986 KZT) | 1,495 KZT | - 34% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨2,003 (3,211 KZT) | 1,321 KZT | + 143% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨111,034 (178,033 KZT) | 376,792 KZT | - 53% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨5.20 (8 KZT) | 50 KZT | - 83% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨7,943 (12,737 KZT) | 32,192 KZT | - 60% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨525 (842 KZT) | 820 KZT | + 3% | |
TOTAL | - 37% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 706 prices entered by 87 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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