Cost of Living Comparison Between Lahore and Mianwali Cost of Living Comparison Between Lahore and Mianwali

😐 Solo nomad: Lahore is 13.6% more expensive than Mianwali without rent, and 9% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Lahore is 7.3% more expensive than Mianwali without rent, and 15% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Lahore
Mianwali
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$2.14 PKR 596
$2.15 PKR 599
-0.47%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$14.22 PKR 3,967
$14.32 PKR 3,994
-0.70%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$4.15 PKR 1,157
$4.12 PKR 1,149
0.73%
Local Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$2.81 PKR 783
$2.85 PKR 796
-1.40%
Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.60 PKR 1,005
$3.79 PKR 1,057
-5.01%
Cappuccino
$2.36 PKR 658
$2.26 PKR 632
4.42%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.33 PKR 91.5
$0.17 PKR 46.40
94.12%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.23 PKR 64.2
$0.21 PKR 58.4
9.52%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Lahore
Mianwali
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$0.93 PKR 260
$0.63 PKR 176
47.62%
White Bread (500g)
$0.60 PKR 168
$0.62 PKR 172
-3.23%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.16 PKR 323
$0.89 PKR 249
30.34%
Eggs
$1.21 PKR 339
$1.16 PKR 323
4.31%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$5.92 PKR 1,651
$5.98 PKR 1,668
-1.00%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$2.96 PKR 825
$3.03 PKR 845
-2.31%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$4.53 PKR 1,264
$4.49 PKR 1,252
0.89%
Apples (1kg)
$1.06 PKR 297
$1.05 PKR 294
0.95%
Banana (1kg)
$0.63 PKR 176
$0.64 PKR 179
-1.56%
Oranges (1kg)
$0.56 PKR 157
$0.62 PKR 172
-9.68%
Tomato (1kg)
$0.47 PKR 131
$0.22 PKR 61.4
113.64%
Potato (1kg)
$0.35 PKR 98.6
$0.35 PKR 97.9
-
Onion (1kg)
$0.48 PKR 133
$0.33 PKR 93.4
45.45%
Lettuce (1 head)
$0.47 PKR 132
$0.44 PKR 124
6.82%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.36 PKR 99.2
$0.39 PKR 108
-7.69%
Bottle of Non-Alcoholic Wine (Mid-Range)
$0.75 PKR 209
$0.68 PKR 191
10.29%
Local Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$0.55 PKR 153
$0.54 PKR 151
1.85%
Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.11 PKR 310
$1.12 PKR 313
-0.89%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$1.99 PKR 556
$1.92 PKR 536
3.65%
🚌 Getting Around
Lahore
Mianwali
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.20 PKR 55.8
$0.19 PKR 52.6
5.26%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$7.20 PKR 2,008
$7.16 PKR 1,997
0.56%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$0.73 PKR 203
$0.68 PKR 190
7.35%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.53 PKR 148
$0.52 PKR 145
1.92%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$1.75 PKR 488
$1.80 PKR 503
-2.78%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.91 PKR 253
$0.96 PKR 269
-5.21%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$17.5K PKR 4.9M
$17.9K PKR 5.0M
-2.59%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$23.0K PKR 6.4M
$23.0K PKR 6.4M
-0.20%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Lahore
Mianwali
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$137 PKR 38.2K
$137 PKR 38.2K
-0.18%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$5.50 PKR 1,535
$3.61 PKR 1,006
52.35%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$17.08 PKR 4,764
$17.12 PKR 4,776
-0.23%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Lahore
Mianwali
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$13.60 PKR 3,793
$12.23 PKR 3,411
11.20%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$5.79 PKR 1,616
$5.88 PKR 1,640
-1.53%
Cinema Ticket
$4.13 PKR 1,151
$4.32 PKR 1,206
-4.40%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Lahore
Mianwali
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$34.76 PKR 9,697
$35.53 PKR 9,912
-2.17%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$1,243 PKR 346.7K
$1,242 PKR 346.5K
0.07%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Lahore
Mianwali
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$15.30 PKR 4,269
$15.23 PKR 4,250
0.46%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$22.78 PKR 6,356
$23.10 PKR 6,443
-1.39%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$72.4 PKR 20.2K
$71.4 PKR 19.9K
1.34%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$30.50 PKR 8,508
$30.07 PKR 8,388
1.43%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Lahore
Mianwali
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$117 PKR 32.6K
$76.2 PKR 21.3K
53.13%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$75.2 PKR 21.0K
$51.4 PKR 14.3K
46.25%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$283 PKR 79.1K
$167 PKR 46.7K
69.27%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$189 PKR 52.6K
$106 PKR 29.6K
77.90%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$813 PKR 226.7K
$723 PKR 201.8K
12.33%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$618 PKR 172.5K
$576 PKR 160.8K
7.30%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Lahore
Mianwali
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$185 PKR 51.6K
-
-
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
19.88
19.88
-

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Last update for Lahore: April 12, 2026

Last update for Mianwali: April 14, 2026

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