🇵🇰Cost of Living in Lahore

Pakistan · Population: 13,000,000 · Cost Index: 18/100

Cost of Living in Lahore

Pakistan · Asia

Lahore is Pakistan's cultural capital and second-largest city, famed for its Mughal-era architecture, vibrant food scene, and rich literary traditions. It offers an extremely affordable cost of living with a lively arts and entertainment scene.

13,000,000

Population

Cost Index

Safety Index

Quality of Life

Average Monthly Cost: $430 (single person, excluding rent)

Cost Breakdown

Housing

Avg: $208.75

1-Bedroom Apartment (City Center)(per month)

$170.00

1-Bedroom Apartment (Outside Center)(per month)

$85.00

3-Bedroom Apartment (City Center)(per month)

$380.00

3-Bedroom Apartment (Outside Center)(per month)

$200.00

Food & Groceries

Avg: $2.14

Meal at Inexpensive Restaurant(per meal)

$1.80

Meal for 2 at Mid-Range Restaurant(per meal)

$8.50

McMeal at McDonald's(per meal)

$3.80

Milk (1 liter)(per liter)

$0.70

Bread (500g loaf)(per loaf)

$0.30

Rice (1 kg)(per kg)

$0.75

Eggs (12)(per dozen)

$1.10

Chicken Breast (1 kg)(per kg)

$2.50

Apples (1 kg)(per kg)

$1.40

Banana (1 kg)(per kg)

$0.55

Transportation

Avg: $2.32

Monthly Public Transit Pass(per month)

$10.00

One-Way Ticket (Local Transport)(per trip)

$0.12

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)(base fare)

$0.30

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)(per km)

$0.22

Gasoline (1 liter)(per liter)

$0.95

Utilities

Avg: $18.00

Basic Utilities (85m² Apartment)(per month)

$40.00

Mobile Phone Plan(per month)

$3.00

Internet (60 Mbps+)(per month)

$11.00

Healthcare

Avg: $4.83

Doctor Visit(per visit)

$5.00

Dentist Visit(per visit)

$7.00

Prescription Medicine (avg)(per prescription)

$2.50

Entertainment

Avg: $5.50

Fitness Club Monthly(per month)

$15.00

Cinema Ticket(per ticket)

$2.50

Cappuccino(per cup)

$1.50

Beer (0.5l) at Restaurant(per glass)

$3.00

Clothing

Avg: $27.33

Pair of Jeans (Levi's)(per pair)

$22.00

Summer Dress (Chain Store)(per item)

$12.00

Running Shoes (Nike, Adidas)(per pair)

$48.00

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Quick Facts

Currency: PKR
Language: Urdu/Punjabi
Cost Index: 18/100
Safety Index: 38/100
Quality of Life: 37/100

Data last updated: 2026-01-15. Prices are approximate and shown in USD.