Cost of living in Lahore (Pakistan) is 63% cheaper than in Cologne (Germany)
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| Food | - 59% | |||
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| Food in Lahore (Pakistan) is 59% cheaper than in Cologne (Germany) | ||||
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| Lahore | Cologne | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨725 (€2.53) | €17 | - 85% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨950 (€3.31) | €9 | - 64% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨580 (€2.02) | €4.54 | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨208 (€0.73) | €1.38 | - 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨331 (€1.15) | €4.18 | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨163 (€0.57) | €3.67 | - 85% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨1,130 (€3.94) | €6 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨324 (€1.13) | €2.47 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨83 (€0.29) | €1.89 | - 85% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨515 (€1.80) | €1.06 | + 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨4,829 (€17) | €7 | + 141% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨201 (€0.70) | €2.10 | - 67% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨140 (€0.49) | €1.19 | - 59% | |
| Housing | - 73% | |||
| Housing in Lahore (Pakistan) is 73% cheaper than in Cologne (Germany) | ||||
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| Lahore | Cologne | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨122,988 (€429) | €1,929 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨52,140 (€182) | €1,540 | - 88% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨25,204 (€88) | €188 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨80,163 (€279) | €1,167 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨43,356 (€151) | €897 | - 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨19,026 (€66) | €134 | - 51% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨3,049 (€11) | €27 | - 61% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨76,108 (€265) | €480 | - 45% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨34,708 (€121) | €91 | + 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨1,798 (€6) | €5.59 | + 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨1,405 (€4.90) | €16 | - 69% | |
| Clothes | - 51% | |||
| Clothes in Lahore (Pakistan) is 51% cheaper than in Cologne (Germany) | ||||
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| Lahore | Cologne | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨3,613 (€13) | €86 | - 85% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨9,625 (€34) | €48 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨15,681 (€55) | €90 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨13,117 (€46) | €115 | - 60% | |
| Transportation | - 65% | |||
| Transportation in Lahore (Pakistan) is 65% cheaper than in Cologne (Germany) | ||||
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| Lahore | Cologne | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨5,148,830 (€17,949) | €28,416 | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨279 (€0.97) | €1.85 | - 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨4,386 (€15) | €63 | - 76% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨887 (€3.09) | €20 | - 84% | |
| Personal Care | - 50% | |||
| Personal Care in Lahore (Pakistan) is 50% cheaper than in Cologne (Germany) | ||||
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| Lahore | Cologne | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨489 (€1.71) | €6 | - 73% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨1,001 (€3.49) | €10 | - 66% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨3,496 (€12) | €46 | - 74% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨1,233 (€4.30) | €3.18 | + 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨650 (€2.27) | €2.06 | + 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨641 (€2.24) | €2.09 | + 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨281 (€0.98) | €1.66 | - 41% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨231 (€0.81) | €1.43 | - 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨1,224 (€4.27) | €22 | - 81% | |
| Entertainment | - 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Lahore (Pakistan) is 46% cheaper than in Cologne (Germany) | ||||
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| Lahore | Cologne | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨3,749 (€13) | €36 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨2,421 (€8) | €20 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨7,439 (€26) | €195 | - 87% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨7,020 (€24) | €69 | - 65% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨3,611 (€13) | €8 | + 54% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨723 (€2.52) | €2.89 | - 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨1,136 (€3.96) | €4.37 | - 9% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨111,034 (€387) | €498 | - 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨15 (€0.05) | €0.08 | - 36% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨7,943 (€28) | €33 | - 15% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨523 (€1.82) | €7 | - 73% | |
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TOTAL | - 63% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 271 prices entered by 46 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 14, 2025.
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