Cost of Living Comparison Between Lahore and Mehar Cost of Living Comparison Between Lahore and Mehar

😐 Solo nomad: Lahore is 12.8% more expensive than Mehar without rent, and 24% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Lahore is 31.2% more expensive than Mehar without rent, and 29.3% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Lahore
Mehar
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$2.14 PKR 596
$1.73 PKR 483
23.70%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$14.22 PKR 3,967
$10.41 PKR 2,903
36.60%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$4.15 PKR 1,157
$4.08 PKR 1,138
1.72%
Local Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$2.81 PKR 783
$1.74 PKR 484
61.49%
Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.60 PKR 1,005
$3.56 PKR 994
1.12%
Cappuccino
$2.36 PKR 658
$1.45 PKR 404
62.76%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.33 PKR 91.5
$0.34 PKR 95.4
-2.94%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.23 PKR 64.2
$0.23 PKR 64.2
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🛒 Groceries & Markets
Lahore
Mehar
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$0.93 PKR 260
$0.72 PKR 199
29.17%
White Bread (500g)
$0.60 PKR 168
$0.60 PKR 169
-
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.16 PKR 323
$1.17 PKR 325
-0.85%
Eggs
$1.21 PKR 339
$1.18 PKR 328
2.54%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$5.92 PKR 1,651
$5.84 PKR 1,629
1.37%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$2.96 PKR 825
$2.55 PKR 711
16.08%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$4.53 PKR 1,264
$3.77 PKR 1,052
20.16%
Apples (1kg)
$1.06 PKR 297
$1.03 PKR 289
2.91%
Banana (1kg)
$0.63 PKR 176
$0.60 PKR 167
5.00%
Oranges (1kg)
$0.56 PKR 157
$0.67 PKR 187
-16.42%
Tomato (1kg)
$0.47 PKR 131
$0.48 PKR 134
-2.08%
Potato (1kg)
$0.35 PKR 98.6
$0.35 PKR 96.3
-
Onion (1kg)
$0.48 PKR 133
$0.48 PKR 134
-
Lettuce (1 head)
$0.47 PKR 132
$0.30 PKR 85.0
56.67%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.36 PKR 99.2
$0.34 PKR 93.9
5.88%
Bottle of Non-Alcoholic Wine (Mid-Range)
$0.75 PKR 209
$1.28 PKR 357
-41.41%
Local Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$0.55 PKR 153
$0.93 PKR 259
-40.86%
Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.11 PKR 310
$1.98 PKR 553
-43.94%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$1.99 PKR 556
$1.94 PKR 541
2.58%
🚌 Getting Around
Lahore
Mehar
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.20 PKR 55.8
$0.20 PKR 54.8
-
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$7.20 PKR 2,008
$7.18 PKR 2,003
0.28%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$0.73 PKR 203
$0.90 PKR 250
-18.89%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.53 PKR 148
$0.43 PKR 121
23.26%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$1.75 PKR 488
$1.79 PKR 499
-2.23%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.91 PKR 253
$0.97 PKR 270
-6.19%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$17.5K PKR 4.9M
$21.1K PKR 5.9M
-17.22%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$23.0K PKR 6.4M
$22.7K PKR 6.3M
1.32%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Lahore
Mehar
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$137 PKR 38.2K
$101 PKR 28.1K
35.68%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$5.50 PKR 1,535
$4.16 PKR 1,160
32.21%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$17.08 PKR 4,764
$13.83 PKR 3,857
23.50%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Lahore
Mehar
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$13.60 PKR 3,793
$12.58 PKR 3,509
8.11%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$5.79 PKR 1,616
$6.01 PKR 1,676
-3.66%
Cinema Ticket
$4.13 PKR 1,151
$3.52 PKR 982
17.33%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Lahore
Mehar
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$34.76 PKR 9,697
$29.35 PKR 8,189
18.43%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$1,243 PKR 346.7K
$1,093 PKR 304.9K
13.72%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Lahore
Mehar
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$15.30 PKR 4,269
$14.98 PKR 4,179
2.14%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$22.78 PKR 6,356
$22.23 PKR 6,202
2.47%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$72.4 PKR 20.2K
$69.1 PKR 19.3K
4.84%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$30.50 PKR 8,508
$29.02 PKR 8,095
5.10%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Lahore
Mehar
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$117 PKR 32.6K
$74.5 PKR 20.8K
56.71%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$75.2 PKR 21.0K
$52.8 PKR 14.7K
42.29%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$283 PKR 79.1K
$168 PKR 46.8K
69.04%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$189 PKR 52.6K
$105 PKR 29.3K
79.65%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$813 PKR 226.7K
$717 PKR 200.0K
13.31%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$618 PKR 172.5K
$510 PKR 142.1K
21.36%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Lahore
Mehar
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$185 PKR 51.6K
$108 PKR 30.2K
70.84%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
19.88
19
4.63%

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

Last update for Lahore: April 12, 2026

Last update for Mehar: April 11, 2026

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