Cost of living in Lahore (Pakistan) is 46% cheaper than in Tirana (Albania)
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| Food | - 44% | |||
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| Food in Lahore (Pakistan) is 44% cheaper than in Tirana (Albania) | ||||
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| Lahore | Tirana | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨745 (319 Lek) | 953 Lek | - 66% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨1,190 (510 Lek) | 643 Lek | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨483 (207 Lek) | 354 Lek | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨171 (73 Lek) | 188 Lek | - 61% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨348 (149 Lek) | 241 Lek | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨131 (56 Lek) | 123 Lek | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨794 (340 Lek) | 478 Lek | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨259 (111 Lek) | 115 Lek | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨64 (27 Lek) | 88 Lek | - 69% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨357 (153 Lek) | 109 Lek | + 40% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨2,183 (935 Lek) | 1,585 Lek | - 41% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨209 (90 Lek) | 172 Lek | - 48% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨92 (40 Lek) | 94 Lek | - 58% | |
| Housing | - 43% | |||
| Housing in Lahore (Pakistan) is 43% cheaper than in Tirana (Albania) | ||||
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| Lahore | Tirana | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨72,111 (30,888 Lek) | 77,237 Lek | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨49,877 (21,364 Lek) | 43,455 Lek | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨38,489 (16,487 Lek) | 13,847 Lek | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨66,649 (28,549 Lek) | 59,651 Lek | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨38,769 (16,607 Lek) | 36,621 Lek | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨20,123 (8,620 Lek) | 13,537 Lek | - 36% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨2,526 (1,082 Lek) | 1,720 Lek | - 37% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨55,651 (23,838 Lek) | 45,753 Lek | - 48% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨25,114 (10,758 Lek) | 14,276 Lek | - 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨1,116 (478 Lek) | 675 Lek | - 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨1,189 (509 Lek) | 483 Lek | + 5% | |
| Clothes | - 45% | |||
| Clothes in Lahore (Pakistan) is 45% cheaper than in Tirana (Albania) | ||||
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| Lahore | Tirana | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨4,859 (2,081 Lek) | 5,527 Lek | - 62% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨6,294 (2,696 Lek) | 4,756 Lek | - 43% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨22,195 (9,507 Lek) | 8,743 Lek | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨10,731 (4,596 Lek) | 14,796 Lek | - 69% | |
| Transportation | - 36% | |||
| Transportation in Lahore (Pakistan) is 36% cheaper than in Tirana (Albania) | ||||
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| Lahore | Tirana | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨3,276,460 (1,403,454 Lek) | 1,451,820 Lek | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨230 (98 Lek) | 220 Lek | - 55% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨3,572 (1,530 Lek) | 1,570 Lek | - 3% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨955 (409 Lek) | 2,568 Lek | - 84% | |
| Personal Care | - 56% | |||
| Personal Care in Lahore (Pakistan) is 56% cheaper than in Tirana (Albania) | ||||
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| Lahore | Tirana | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨193 (83 Lek) | 808 Lek | - 90% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨1,161 (497 Lek) | 1,056 Lek | - 53% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨2,763 (1,184 Lek) | 3,246 Lek | - 64% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨401 (172 Lek) | 532 Lek | - 68% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨469 (201 Lek) | 392 Lek | - 49% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨736 (315 Lek) | 503 Lek | - 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨314 (134 Lek) | 203 Lek | - 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨225 (96 Lek) | 328 Lek | - 71% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨569 (244 Lek) | 620 Lek | - 61% | |
| Entertainment | - 59% | |||
| Entertainment in Lahore (Pakistan) is 59% cheaper than in Tirana (Albania) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Lahore | Tirana | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨2,665 (1,142 Lek) | 2,925 Lek | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨1,683 (721 Lek) | 1,846 Lek | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨2,945 (1,261 Lek) | 3,460 Lek | - 64% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨5,037 (2,158 Lek) | 4,850 Lek | - 56% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨568 (243 Lek) | 1,159 Lek | - 79% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨626 (268 Lek) | 213 Lek | + 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨463 (198 Lek) | 317 Lek | - 37% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨71,469 (30,614 Lek) | 70,450 Lek | - 57% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨5.87 (2.51 Lek) | 29 Lek | - 91% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨8,319 (3,563 Lek) | 3,937 Lek | - 9% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨295 (126 Lek) | 339 Lek | - 63% | |
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TOTAL | - 46% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 630 prices entered by 70 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 29, 2023.
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