Cost of Living Comparison Between Muzaffarabad and Kasur Cost of Living Comparison Between Muzaffarabad and Kasur

😐 Solo nomad: Muzaffarabad is 1.9% more expensive than Kasur without rent, and 24.3% cheaper with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Muzaffarabad is 3.5% more expensive than Kasur without rent, and 4.6% cheaper with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Muzaffarabad
Kasur
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$1.43 PKR 399
$1.03 PKR 289
38.83%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$14.25 PKR 3,984
$8.66 PKR 2,420
64.55%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$2.18 PKR 609
$2.52 PKR 704
-13.49%
Local Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$1.45 PKR 405
$1.75 PKR 488
-17.14%
Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.47 PKR 969
$3.10 PKR 866
11.94%
Cappuccino
$1.03 PKR 289
$1.43 PKR 399
-27.97%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.32 PKR 88.9
$0.28 PKR 77.4
14.29%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.23 PKR 64.5
$0.18 PKR 49.34
27.78%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Muzaffarabad
Kasur
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$0.78 PKR 219
$0.62 PKR 174
25.81%
White Bread (500g)
$0.55 PKR 155
$0.48 PKR 133
14.58%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.23 PKR 343
$1.02 PKR 285
20.59%
Eggs
$1.12 PKR 313
$0.95 PKR 266
17.89%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$6.25 PKR 1,748
$4.92 PKR 1,374
27.03%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$2.63 PKR 735
$2.59 PKR 723
1.54%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$2.90 PKR 809
$2.95 PKR 825
-1.69%
Apples (1kg)
$0.94 PKR 264
$1.02 PKR 285
-7.84%
Banana (1kg)
$0.65 PKR 181
$0.67 PKR 187
-2.99%
Oranges (1kg)
$0.55 PKR 154
$0.55 PKR 153
-
Tomato (1kg)
$0.47 PKR 130
$0.27 PKR 75.0
74.07%
Potato (1kg)
$0.33 PKR 93.0
$0.29 PKR 82.1
13.79%
Onion (1kg)
$0.47 PKR 131
$0.34 PKR 93.9
38.24%
Lettuce (1 head)
$0.24 PKR 66.9
$0.20 PKR 55.8
20.00%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.36 PKR 101
$0.32 PKR 89.9
12.50%
Bottle of Non-Alcoholic Wine (Mid-Range)
$1.41 PKR 393
$1.47 PKR 411
-4.08%
Local Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$0.99 PKR 276
$1.54 PKR 431
-35.71%
Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.27 PKR 635
$1.95 PKR 544
16.41%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$1.45 PKR 404
$0.82 PKR 230
76.83%
🚌 Getting Around
Muzaffarabad
Kasur
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.34 PKR 94.1
$0.17 PKR 46.65
100.00%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$7.24 PKR 2,024
$6.96 PKR 1,947
4.02%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$0.86 PKR 240
$1.03 PKR 289
-16.50%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.33 PKR 91.8
$0.49 PKR 138
-32.65%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$2.61 PKR 729
$1.40 PKR 391
86.43%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.92 PKR 256
$1.01 PKR 282
-8.91%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$17.8K PKR 5.0M
$22.6K PKR 6.3M
-21.18%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$23.1K PKR 6.4M
$22.2K PKR 6.2M
3.97%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Muzaffarabad
Kasur
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$53.2 PKR 14.9K
$102 PKR 28.5K
-47.76%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$3.96 PKR 1,106
$4.90 PKR 1,368
-19.18%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$11.69 PKR 3,267
$13.62 PKR 3,807
-14.17%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Muzaffarabad
Kasur
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$7.24 PKR 2,023
$12.16 PKR 3,398
-40.46%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$5.34 PKR 1,492
$5.98 PKR 1,672
-10.70%
Cinema Ticket
$3.49 PKR 976
$2.59 PKR 725
34.75%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Muzaffarabad
Kasur
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$24.55 PKR 6,862
$36.23 PKR 10.1K
-32.24%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$956 PKR 267.2K
$1,800 PKR 503.0K
-46.88%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Muzaffarabad
Kasur
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$5.36 PKR 1,499
$16.76 PKR 4,683
-68.02%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$8.99 PKR 2,513
$27.69 PKR 7,740
-67.53%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$86.8 PKR 24.3K
$70.7 PKR 19.8K
22.81%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$10.65 PKR 2,978
$28.64 PKR 8,003
-62.81%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Muzaffarabad
Kasur
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$58.1 PKR 16.2K
$28.44 PKR 7,948
104.43%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$26.63 PKR 7,444
$52.0 PKR 14.5K
-48.76%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$141 PKR 39.3K
$170 PKR 47.5K
-17.20%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$112 PKR 31.2K
$104 PKR 29.1K
7.16%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$778 PKR 217.4K
$822 PKR 229.6K
-5.32%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$537 PKR 150.1K
$643 PKR 179.8K
-16.53%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Muzaffarabad
Kasur
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$172 PKR 48.2K
-
-
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
19
17.43
9.01%

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Last update for Muzaffarabad: February 28, 2026

Last update for Kasur: February 28, 2026

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