Cost of living in Lahore, Pakistan vs Southampton, United Kingdom
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Food | - 54% | |||
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Food in Lahore (Pakistan) is 54% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨795 (£3.66) | £10 | - 64% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨705 (£3.25) | £6 | - 48% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨223 (£1.03) | £3.36 | - 69% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨106 (£0.49) | £1.01 | - 52% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨155 (£0.71) | £2.86 | - 75% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨115 (£0.53) | £1.28 | - 59% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨673 (£3.10) | £5.47 | - 43% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨159 (£0.73) | £1.94 | - 62% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨61 (£0.28) | £0.85 | - 67% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨356 (£1.64) | £1.71 | - 4% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨2,264 (£10) | £8 | + 29% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₨146 (£0.67) | £1.78 | - 62% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨66 (£0.31) | £0.90 | - 66% | |
Housing | - 71% | |||
Housing in Lahore (Pakistan) is 71% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨74,927 (£345) | £1,801 | - 81% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨36,745 (£169) | £1,197 | - 86% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨12,269 (£56) | £138 | - 59% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨62,029 (£285) | £981 | - 71% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨34,783 (£160) | £609 | - 74% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨9,753 (£45) | £131 | - 66% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨2,850 (£13) | £17 | - 24% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₨44,157 (£203) | £331 | - 39% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨18,410 (£85) | £66 | + 29% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨636 (£2.93) | £5.73 | - 49% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨380 (£1.75) | £11 | - 83% | |
Clothes | - 60% | |||
Clothes in Lahore (Pakistan) is 60% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,182 (£10) | £81 | - 88% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨3,704 (£17) | £29 | - 42% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨8,257 (£38) | £67 | - 44% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨5,646 (£26) | £63 | - 59% | |
Transportation | - 69% | |||
Transportation in Lahore (Pakistan) is 69% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨2,231,500 (£10,270) | £17,216 | - 40% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨114 (£0.52) | £1.21 | - 57% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨2,146 (£10) | £52 | - 81% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨561 (£2.58) | £13 | - 80% | |
Personal Care | - 63% | |||
Personal Care in Lahore (Pakistan) is 63% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨185 (£0.85) | £3.90 | - 78% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨599 (£2.76) | £7 | - 58% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,930 (£9) | £80 | - 89% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨469 (£2.16) | £3.07 | - 30% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨354 (£1.63) | £1.41 | + 15% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨418 (£1.93) | £3.30 | - 42% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨172 (£0.79) | £1.51 | - 48% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨160 (£0.74) | £1.20 | - 38% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨480 (£2.21) | £12 | - 81% | |
Entertainment | - 62% | |||
Entertainment in Lahore (Pakistan) is 62% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨2,197 (£10) | £32 | - 69% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨1,387 (£6) | £23 | - 72% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨3,576 (£16) | £89 | - 81% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨4,492 (£21) | £51 | - 60% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨623 (£2.87) | £7 | - 57% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨464 (£2.14) | £3.62 | - 41% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨447 (£2.06) | £4.40 | - 53% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨44,650 (£205) | £401 | - 49% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨9 (£0.04) | £0.17 | - 74% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨3,907 (£18) | £27 | - 34% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨274 (£1.26) | £9 | - 86% | |
TOTAL | - 65% |

These prices were last updated on March 07, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require £5,100 in Southampton you would need to make just about £1,773 (₨385,149) in Lahore.
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