Cost of living in Lahore, Pakistan vs The Hague, Netherlands
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| Food | - 63% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lahore (Pakistan) is 63% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨795 (€4.06) | €15 | - 73% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨705 (€3.60) | €8 | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨201 (€1.02) | €4.80 | - 79% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨106 (€0.54) | €1.04 | - 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨150 (€0.76) | €3.22 | - 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨124 (€0.63) | €2.46 | - 74% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨673 (€3.44) | €7 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨163 (€0.83) | €2.51 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨59 (€0.30) | €1.88 | - 84% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨356 (€1.82) | €1.27 | + 43% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨2,264 (€12) | €8 | + 45% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨146 (€0.75) | €2.41 | - 69% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨55 (€0.28) | €1.65 | - 83% | |
| Housing | - 73% | |||
| Housing in Lahore (Pakistan) is 73% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨63,384 (€324) | €1,740 | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨36,745 (€188) | €1,413 | - 87% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨12,269 (€63) | €167 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨62,029 (€317) | €1,102 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨34,783 (€178) | €770 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨9,753 (€50) | €96 | - 48% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨2,869 (€15) | €30 | - 52% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨44,157 (€225) | €545 | - 59% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨18,410 (€94) | €153 | - 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨636 (€3.25) | €10 | - 67% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨380 (€1.94) | €14 | - 86% | |
| Clothes | - 71% | |||
| Clothes in Lahore (Pakistan) is 71% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,182 (€11) | €95 | - 88% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨3,704 (€19) | €46 | - 59% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨8,257 (€42) | €125 | - 66% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨5,859 (€30) | €164 | - 82% | |
| Transportation | - 79% | |||
| Transportation in Lahore (Pakistan) is 79% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨2,231,500 (€11,395) | €26,204 | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨114 (€0.58) | €1.64 | - 64% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨2,146 (€11) | €89 | - 88% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨561 (€2.87) | €22 | - 87% | |
| Personal Care | - 63% | |||
| Personal Care in Lahore (Pakistan) is 63% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨187 (€0.96) | €5.90 | - 84% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨599 (€3.06) | €12 | - 75% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨2,012 (€10) | €36 | - 71% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨469 (€2.40) | €4.09 | - 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨354 (€1.81) | €3.21 | - 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨432 (€2.21) | €3.69 | - 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨172 (€0.88) | €1.66 | - 47% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨151 (€0.77) | €2.38 | - 68% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨480 (€2.45) | €23 | - 89% | |
| Entertainment | - 66% | |||
| Entertainment in Lahore (Pakistan) is 66% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨2,293 (€12) | €45 | - 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨1,387 (€7) | €24 | - 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨3,576 (€18) | €94 | - 81% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨4,514 (€23) | €73 | - 69% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨623 (€3.18) | €9 | - 66% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨464 (€2.37) | €2.98 | - 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨447 (€2.28) | €4.40 | - 48% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨44,650 (€228) | €499 | - 54% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨9 (€0.05) | €0.19 | - 74% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨3,907 (€20) | €44 | - 55% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨274 (€1.40) | €7 | - 80% | |
| TOTAL | - 71% | |||
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These prices were last updated on January 25, 2021.
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Cost of living in Lahore (Pakistan) is 71% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €5,300 in The Hague you would need to make just about €1,518 (₨297,293) in Lahore.
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