Cost of Living Comparison Between Lahore and Gujranwala Cost of Living Comparison Between Lahore and Gujranwala

😐 Solo nomad: Lahore is 24.8% more expensive than Gujranwala without rent, and 36.1% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Lahore is 32.8% more expensive than Gujranwala without rent, and 34.8% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Lahore
Gujranwala
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$2.14 PKR 596
$0.51 PKR 144
319.61%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$14.22 PKR 3,966
$14.32 PKR 3,995
-0.70%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$4.15 PKR 1,157
$5.25 PKR 1,465
-20.95%
Local Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$2.81 PKR 782
$0.86 PKR 239
226.74%
Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.60 PKR 1,005
$3.93 PKR 1,096
-8.40%
Cappuccino
$2.36 PKR 658
$1.31 PKR 366
80.15%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.33 PKR 91.4
$0.20 PKR 55.7
65.00%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.23 PKR 64.2
$0.17 PKR 46.50
35.29%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Lahore
Gujranwala
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$0.93 PKR 260
$0.72 PKR 201
29.17%
White Bread (500g)
$0.60 PKR 168
$0.67 PKR 186
-10.45%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.16 PKR 323
$1.13 PKR 316
2.65%
Eggs
$1.21 PKR 339
$1.15 PKR 320
5.22%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$5.92 PKR 1,650
$6.06 PKR 1,690
-2.31%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$2.96 PKR 825
$2.44 PKR 682
21.31%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$4.53 PKR 1,264
$4.03 PKR 1,125
12.41%
Apples (1kg)
$1.06 PKR 297
$0.99 PKR 276
7.07%
Banana (1kg)
$0.63 PKR 176
$0.66 PKR 183
-4.55%
Oranges (1kg)
$0.56 PKR 157
$0.91 PKR 254
-38.46%
Tomato (1kg)
$0.47 PKR 131
$0.49 PKR 137
-4.08%
Potato (1kg)
$0.35 PKR 98.6
$0.39 PKR 108
-10.26%
Onion (1kg)
$0.48 PKR 133
$0.43 PKR 119
11.63%
Lettuce (1 head)
$0.47 PKR 132
$0.33 PKR 92.4
42.42%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.36 PKR 99.2
$0.37 PKR 104
-2.70%
Bottle of Non-Alcoholic Wine (Mid-Range)
$0.75 PKR 209
$1.75 PKR 489
-57.14%
Local Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$0.55 PKR 153
$0.92 PKR 257
-40.22%
Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.11 PKR 310
$1.97 PKR 550
-43.65%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$1.99 PKR 556
$2.08 PKR 579
-4.33%
🚌 Getting Around
Lahore
Gujranwala
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.20 PKR 55.7
$0.18 PKR 51.5
11.11%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$7.20 PKR 2,007
$7.25 PKR 2,022
-0.69%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$0.73 PKR 203
$0.55 PKR 154
32.73%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.53 PKR 148
$0.40 PKR 112
32.50%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$1.75 PKR 488
$1.40 PKR 389
25.00%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.91 PKR 253
$0.88 PKR 246
3.41%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$17.5K PKR 4.9M
$21.1K PKR 5.9M
-17.25%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$23.0K PKR 6.4M
$14.3K PKR 4.0M
61.16%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Lahore
Gujranwala
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$137 PKR 38.2K
$111 PKR 31.1K
22.78%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$5.50 PKR 1,534
$3.48 PKR 970
58.05%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$17.08 PKR 4,763
$16.22 PKR 4,523
5.30%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Lahore
Gujranwala
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$13.60 PKR 3,792
$4.76 PKR 1,327
185.71%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$5.79 PKR 1,615
$2.75 PKR 766
110.55%
Cinema Ticket
$4.13 PKR 1,151
$3.28 PKR 915
25.91%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Lahore
Gujranwala
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$34.76 PKR 9,695
$17.04 PKR 4,753
103.99%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$1,243 PKR 346.7K
$841 PKR 234.5K
47.81%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Lahore
Gujranwala
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$15.30 PKR 4,268
$12.56 PKR 3,502
21.82%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$22.78 PKR 6,355
$24.94 PKR 6,956
-8.66%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$72.4 PKR 20.2K
$89.1 PKR 24.8K
-18.73%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$30.50 PKR 8,506
$21.12 PKR 5,889
44.41%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Lahore
Gujranwala
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$117 PKR 32.6K
$55.0 PKR 15.3K
112.31%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$75.2 PKR 21.0K
$19.46 PKR 5,428
286.28%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$283 PKR 79.1K
$115 PKR 32.0K
147.34%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$189 PKR 52.6K
$57.6 PKR 16.1K
227.28%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$813 PKR 226.6K
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Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$618 PKR 172.5K
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💵 Salaries & Financials
Lahore
Gujranwala
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$185 PKR 51.6K
$237 PKR 66.0K
-21.83%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
19.88
20.2
-1.58%

CityCost data is based on AI and user input – minor inaccuracies may occur.

Last update for Lahore: April 12, 2026

Last update for Gujranwala: April 13, 2026

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