Cost of Living Comparison Between Lahore and Jaranwala Cost of Living Comparison Between Lahore and Jaranwala

😐 Solo nomad: Lahore is 20.7% more expensive than Jaranwala without rent, and 18.6% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Lahore is 2.3% more expensive than Jaranwala without rent, and 18% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Lahore
Jaranwala
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$2.14 PKR 596
$1.73 PKR 481
23.70%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$14.22 PKR 3,967
$14.20 PKR 3,961
0.14%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$4.15 PKR 1,157
$5.40 PKR 1,506
-23.15%
Local Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$2.81 PKR 783
$1.57 PKR 439
78.98%
Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.60 PKR 1,005
$3.39 PKR 946
6.19%
Cappuccino
$2.36 PKR 658
$1.71 PKR 477
38.01%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.33 PKR 91.5
$0.34 PKR 95.3
-2.94%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.23 PKR 64.2
$0.21 PKR 58.5
9.52%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Lahore
Jaranwala
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$0.93 PKR 260
$0.80 PKR 223
16.25%
White Bread (500g)
$0.60 PKR 168
$0.53 PKR 147
13.21%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.16 PKR 323
$1.30 PKR 362
-10.77%
Eggs
$1.21 PKR 339
$1.12 PKR 313
8.04%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$5.92 PKR 1,651
$6.11 PKR 1,705
-3.11%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$2.96 PKR 825
$3.34 PKR 931
-11.38%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$4.53 PKR 1,264
$4.37 PKR 1,220
3.66%
Apples (1kg)
$1.06 PKR 297
$0.95 PKR 264
11.58%
Banana (1kg)
$0.63 PKR 176
$0.65 PKR 181
-3.08%
Oranges (1kg)
$0.56 PKR 157
$0.90 PKR 252
-37.78%
Tomato (1kg)
$0.47 PKR 131
$0.50 PKR 140
-6.00%
Potato (1kg)
$0.35 PKR 98.6
$0.33 PKR 93.2
6.06%
Onion (1kg)
$0.48 PKR 133
$0.48 PKR 135
-
Lettuce (1 head)
$0.47 PKR 132
$0.24 PKR 66.8
95.83%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.36 PKR 99.2
$0.37 PKR 102
-2.70%
Bottle of Non-Alcoholic Wine (Mid-Range)
$0.75 PKR 209
$1.46 PKR 408
-48.63%
Local Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$0.55 PKR 153
$0.98 PKR 274
-43.88%
Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.11 PKR 310
$2.30 PKR 642
-51.74%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$1.99 PKR 556
$1.90 PKR 531
4.74%
🚌 Getting Around
Lahore
Jaranwala
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.20 PKR 55.8
$0.16 PKR 45.18
25.00%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$7.20 PKR 2,008
$7.09 PKR 1,978
1.55%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$0.73 PKR 203
$0.89 PKR 249
-17.98%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.53 PKR 148
$0.41 PKR 113
29.27%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$1.75 PKR 488
$2.98 PKR 830
-41.28%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.91 PKR 253
$0.96 PKR 267
-5.21%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$17.5K PKR 4.9M
$17.5K PKR 4.9M
-0.21%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$23.0K PKR 6.4M
$22.6K PKR 6.3M
1.53%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Lahore
Jaranwala
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$137 PKR 38.2K
$102 PKR 28.3K
34.65%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$5.50 PKR 1,535
$4.09 PKR 1,141
34.47%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$17.08 PKR 4,764
$16.51 PKR 4,606
3.45%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Lahore
Jaranwala
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$13.60 PKR 3,793
$12.40 PKR 3,460
9.68%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$5.79 PKR 1,616
$5.92 PKR 1,650
-2.20%
Cinema Ticket
$4.13 PKR 1,151
$3.59 PKR 1,003
15.04%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Lahore
Jaranwala
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$34.76 PKR 9,697
$39.97 PKR 11.2K
-13.03%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$1,243 PKR 346.7K
$945 PKR 263.6K
31.53%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Lahore
Jaranwala
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$15.30 PKR 4,269
$11.72 PKR 3,270
30.55%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$22.78 PKR 6,356
$18.86 PKR 5,260
20.78%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$72.4 PKR 20.2K
$88.2 PKR 24.6K
-17.92%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$30.50 PKR 8,508
$28.48 PKR 7,944
7.09%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Lahore
Jaranwala
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$117 PKR 32.6K
$74.3 PKR 20.7K
57.13%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$75.2 PKR 21.0K
$51.3 PKR 14.3K
46.53%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$283 PKR 79.1K
$167 PKR 46.7K
69.26%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$189 PKR 52.6K
$105 PKR 29.4K
79.24%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$813 PKR 226.7K
$892 PKR 248.9K
-8.94%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$618 PKR 172.5K
$498 PKR 138.9K
24.23%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Lahore
Jaranwala
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$185 PKR 51.6K
-
-
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
19.88
20.17
-1.44%

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

Last update for Lahore: April 12, 2026

Last update for Jaranwala: April 12, 2026

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