Cost of living in Lahore (Pakistan) is 32% cheaper than in Talcahuano (Chile)
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| Food | - 40% | |||
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| Food in Lahore (Pakistan) is 40% cheaper than in Talcahuano (Chile) | ||||
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| Lahore | Talcahuano | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨725 (CH$2,405) | CH$8,713 | - 72% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨950 (CH$3,149) | CH$5,989 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨580 (CH$1,924) | CH$2,945 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨208 (CH$691) | CH$1,093 | - 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨331 (CH$1,097) | CH$2,229 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨163 (CH$541) | CH$1,374 | - 61% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨1,130 (CH$3,745) | CH$7,470 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨324 (CH$1,072) | CH$1,633 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨83 (CH$273) | CH$1,071 | - 74% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨515 (CH$1,708) | CH$1,173 | + 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨4,296 (CH$14,238) | CH$5,570 | + 156% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨201 (CH$666) | CH$2,224 | - 70% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨140 (CH$463) | CH$1,000 | - 54% | |
| Housing | - 37% | |||
| Housing in Lahore (Pakistan) is 37% cheaper than in Talcahuano (Chile) | ||||
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| Lahore | Talcahuano | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨122,988 (CH$407,631) | CH$727,815 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨52,140 (CH$172,811) | CH$416,472 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨25,204 (CH$83,536) | CH$101,338 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨80,163 (CH$265,692) | CH$398,784 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨43,356 (CH$143,700) | CH$277,893 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨19,026 (CH$63,058) | CH$49,438 | + 28% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨3,049 (CH$10,105) | CH$21,073 | - 52% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨76,108 (CH$252,251) | CH$289,383 | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨34,708 (CH$115,037) | CH$65,560 | + 75% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨1,798 (CH$5,958) | CH$8,285 | - 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨1,405 (CH$4,657) | CH$5,977 | - 22% | |
| Clothes | - 27% | |||
| Clothes in Lahore (Pakistan) is 27% cheaper than in Talcahuano (Chile) | ||||
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| Lahore | Talcahuano | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨3,613 (CH$11,975) | CH$49,262 | - 76% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨9,625 (CH$31,901) | CH$27,637 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨15,681 (CH$51,972) | CH$59,494 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨13,117 (CH$43,474) | CH$68,941 | - 37% | |
| Transportation | - 26% | |||
| Transportation in Lahore (Pakistan) is 26% cheaper than in Talcahuano (Chile) | ||||
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| Lahore | Talcahuano | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨5,148,830 (CH$17,065,271) | CH$11,451,100 | + 49% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨279 (CH$925) | CH$1,026 | - 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨4,386 (CH$14,537) | CH$23,859 | - 39% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨853 (CH$2,826) | CH$18,438 | - 85% | |
| Personal Care | - 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Lahore (Pakistan) is 37% cheaper than in Talcahuano (Chile) | ||||
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| Lahore | Talcahuano | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨489 (CH$1,621) | CH$3,856 | - 58% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨1,001 (CH$3,318) | CH$6,295 | - 47% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨3,496 (CH$11,587) | CH$25,728 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨1,233 (CH$4,086) | CH$4,264 | - 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨650 (CH$2,155) | CH$2,807 | - 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨641 (CH$2,125) | CH$2,090 | + 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨281 (CH$931) | CH$1,175 | - 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨231 (CH$765) | CH$1,471 | - 48% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨1,224 (CH$4,058) | CH$9,240 | - 56% | |
| Entertainment | - 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Lahore (Pakistan) is 21% cheaper than in Talcahuano (Chile) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Lahore | Talcahuano | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨3,749 (CH$12,425) | CH$19,040 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨2,421 (CH$8,024) | CH$8,019 | + 0% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨7,439 (CH$24,655) | CH$24,942 | - 1% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨7,020 (CH$23,268) | CH$35,338 | - 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨3,611 (CH$11,967) | CH$10,013 | + 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨723 (CH$2,396) | CH$2,641 | - 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨1,136 (CH$3,766) | CH$2,844 | + 32% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨111,034 (CH$368,011) | CH$577,701 | - 36% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨15 (CH$50) | CH$71 | - 29% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨7,943 (CH$26,328) | CH$25,884 | + 2% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨523 (CH$1,734) | CH$3,812 | - 54% | |
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TOTAL | - 32% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 213 prices entered by 31 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 23, 2025.
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