Cost of living in Lahore, Pakistan

Summary of cost of living in Lahore

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: ₨416,877
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: ₨168,865
  • WARNING!  These estimates are currently based on just a small amount of data. They provide a decent starting assumption, but they are not yet completely reliable.

List of prices in Lahore
Current as of Feb 2025.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district ₨725
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) ₨950
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast ₨580
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk ₨208
12 eggs, large ₨331
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes ₨163
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese ₨1,130
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples ₨324
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes ₨83
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket ₨515
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality ₨4,296
2 liters of coca-cola ₨201
Bread for 2 people for 1 day ₨140
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Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area ₨122,988
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area ₨52,140
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat ₨25,204
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area ₨80,163
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area ₨43,356
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio ₨19,026
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) ₨3,049
40” flat screen tv ₨76,108
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) ₨34,708
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) ₨1,798
Hourly rate for cleaning help ₨1,405
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) ₨3,613
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) ₨9,625
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) ₨15,681
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes ₨13,117
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new ₨5,148,830
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas ₨279
Monthly ticket public transport ₨4,386
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) ₨886
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Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) ₨489
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) ₨1,001
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) ₨3,496
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) ₨1,233
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) ₨650
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) ₨641
4 rolls of toilet paper ₨281
Tube of toothpaste ₨231
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city ₨1,224
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub ₨3,749
2 tickets to the movies ₨2,421
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) ₨7,439
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert ₨7,020
1 cocktail drink in downtown club ₨3,611
Cappuccino in expat area of the city ₨723
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) ₨1,136
Ipad wi-fi 128gb ₨111,034
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) ₨15
1 month of gym membership in business district ₨7,943
1 package of marlboro cigarettes ₨523
These prices are lacking data. It provides a decent estimate, but they are not yet reliable. They are based on 233 prices entered by 34 different people.
Latest price update: February 17, 2025

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