Cost of living in Lahore, Pakistan vs Quevedo, Ecuador
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Food | - 24% | |||
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Food in Lahore (Pakistan) is 24% cheaper than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨795 ($5.02) | $9 | - 45% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨705 ($4.46) | $4.54 | - 2% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨223 ($1.41) | $1.41 | + 0% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨106 ($0.67) | $1.00 | - 33% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨155 ($0.98) | $1.63 | - 40% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨115 ($0.72) | $1.00 | - 28% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨673 ($4.25) | $3.32 | + 28% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨159 ($1.01) | $0.96 | + 4% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨61 ($0.39) | $1.06 | - 63% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨356 ($2.25) | $1.19 | + 89% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨2,264 ($14) | $14 | - 1% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₨146 ($0.92) | $1.73 | - 47% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨66 ($0.42) | $1.00 | - 58% | |
Housing | - 2% | |||
Housing in Lahore (Pakistan) is about the same as in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨74,927 ($473) | $420 | + 13% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨36,745 ($232) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨12,269 ($78) | $55 | + 42% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨62,029 ($392) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨34,783 ($220) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨9,753 ($62) | $46 | + 34% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨2,850 ($18) | $22 | - 19% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₨44,157 ($279) | $591 | - 53% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨18,410 ($116) | $127 | - 8% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨636 ($4.02) | $5.34 | - 25% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨380 ($2.40) | $5.00 | - 52% | |
Clothes | - 35% | |||
Clothes in Lahore (Pakistan) is 35% cheaper than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,182 ($14) | $43 | - 68% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨3,704 ($23) | $27 | - 12% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨8,257 ($52) | $127 | - 59% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨5,646 ($36) | $41 | - 12% | |
Transportation | - 7% | |||
Transportation in Lahore (Pakistan) is 7% cheaper than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨2,231,500 ($14,099) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨114 ($0.72) | $1.09 | - 34% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨2,146 ($14) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨561 ($3.55) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 41% | |||
Personal Care in Lahore (Pakistan) is 41% cheaper than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨185 ($1.17) | $9 | - 88% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨599 ($3.78) | $20 | - 81% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,930 ($12) | $20 | - 39% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨469 ($2.96) | $1.77 | + 68% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨354 ($2.24) | $2.55 | - 12% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨418 ($2.64) | $2.30 | + 15% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨172 ($1.09) | $0.95 | + 14% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨160 ($1.01) | $0.91 | + 12% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨480 ($3.04) | - | - | |
Entertainment | - 41% | |||
Entertainment in Lahore (Pakistan) is 41% cheaper than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨2,197 ($14) | $12 | + 18% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨1,387 ($9) | $11 | - 19% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨3,576 ($23) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨4,492 ($28) | $18 | + 61% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨623 ($3.93) | $3.39 | + 16% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨464 ($2.93) | $2.73 | + 7% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨447 ($2.82) | $1.00 | + 182% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨44,650 ($282) | $320 | - 12% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨9 ($0.06) | $0.50 | - 88% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨3,907 ($25) | $51 | - 52% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨274 ($1.73) | $2.50 | - 31% | |
TOTAL | - 18% |

These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
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Cost of living in Lahore (Pakistan) is 18% cheaper than in Quevedo (Ecuador)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $1,400 in Quevedo you would need to make just about $1,145 (₨181,191) in Lahore.
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