Cost of living in Lahore, Pakistan

Summary of cost of living in Lahore

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: ₨360,199
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: ₨133,010
    • WARNING!  These estimates are based on only a few data points. At the moment, you should treat them only as a best guess.

List of prices in Lahore
Current as of May 2023.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district ₨1,101
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) ₨1,027
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast ₨491
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk ₨165
12 eggs, large ₨290
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes ₨117
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese ₨731
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples ₨310
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes ₨62
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket ₨870
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality ₨2,524
2 liters of coca-cola ₨220
Bread for 2 people for 1 day ₨97
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Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area ₨78,060
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area ₨43,991
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat ₨20,584
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area ₨61,618
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area ₨47,366
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio ₨10,068
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) ₨1,961
40” flat screen tv ₨100,512
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) ₨25,267
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) ₨2,072
Hourly rate for cleaning help ₨1,705
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) ₨3,465
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) ₨5,817
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) ₨20,945
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes ₨6,025
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new ₨5,503,650
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas ₨266
Monthly ticket public transport ₨4,729
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) ₨1,035
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Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) ₨503
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) ₨1,139
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) ₨2,093
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) ₨401
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) ₨673
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) ₨824
4 rolls of toilet paper ₨165
Tube of toothpaste ₨236
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city ₨706
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub ₨2,500
2 tickets to the movies ₨2,092
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) ₨2,945
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert ₨5,905
1 cocktail drink in downtown club ₨456
Cappuccino in expat area of the city ₨626
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) ₨749
Ipad wi-fi 128gb ₨117,830
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) ₨4.68
1 month of gym membership in business district ₨4,746
1 package of marlboro cigarettes ₨430
WARNING!  These prices are based on only a few data points. At this point they are mostly a guess. They are based on 502 prices entered by 67 different people.
Latest price update: May 28, 2023

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