Cost of Living in Pakistan - Updated Prices & Insights

Name: Pakistan
Address: PK

Solo nomad: Estimated monthly costs are $263 (excluding rent), and $428 including rent.

Family of 3: Estimated monthly costs are $623 (excluding rent), and $902 including rent.

Meal at Budget Restaurant

$1.73 PKR 483

$1.03 PKR 289

$3.45 PKR 965

Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range

$12.58 PKR 3,521

$8.99 PKR 2,514

$25.17 PKR 7,042

Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)

$4.22 PKR 1,182

$3.53 PKR 987

$5.28 PKR 1,478

Local Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

$1.73 PKR 485

$1.04 PKR 291

$3.47 PKR 970

Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$4.17 PKR 1,167

$2.17 PKR 608

$7.25 PKR 2,027

Cappuccino

$1.79 PKR 501

$0.72 PKR 202

$3.24 PKR 905

Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)

$0.34 PKR 94.0

$0.24 PKR 67.1

$0.61 PKR 172

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

$0.23 PKR 64.4

$0.19 PKR 52.7

$0.37 PKR 102

Milk (1 liter)

$0.81 PKR 228

$0.59 PKR 164

$1.14 PKR 320

White Bread (500g)

$0.60 PKR 167

$0.37 PKR 103

$0.96 PKR 270

Rice (white) (1kg)

$1.16 PKR 324

$0.76 PKR 213

$1.55 PKR 434

Eggs

$1.16 PKR 325

$0.84 PKR 234

$1.47 PKR 410

Local Cheese (1kg)

$5.68 PKR 1,588

$2.07 PKR 579

$10.36 PKR 2,900

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

$2.91 PKR 815

$1.58 PKR 442

$4.21 PKR 1,179

Beef Round Steak (1kg)

$4.09 PKR 1,146

$2.76 PKR 772

$5.52 PKR 1,544

Apples (1kg)

$1.06 PKR 296

$0.54 PKR 152

$1.45 PKR 405

Banana (1kg)

$0.63 PKR 175

$0.34 PKR 96.0

$1.15 PKR 321

Oranges (1kg)

$0.76 PKR 212

$0.31 PKR 86.0

$1.35 PKR 379

Tomato (1kg)

$0.52 PKR 146

$0.21 PKR 60.0

$0.90 PKR 251

Potato (1kg)

$0.38 PKR 107

$0.19 PKR 52.0

$0.66 PKR 185

Onion (1kg)

$0.49 PKR 137

$0.24 PKR 68.3

$0.69 PKR 194

Lettuce (1 head)

$0.38 PKR 106

$0.19 PKR 51.8

$0.73 PKR 204

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

$0.36 PKR 101

$0.24 PKR 68.0

$0.52 PKR 144

Bottle of Non-Alcoholic Wine (Mid-Range)

$1.99 PKR 556

$0.58 PKR 163

$5.84 PKR 1,634

Local Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

$1.10 PKR 308

$0.39 PKR 108

$2.16 PKR 605

Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$2.09 PKR 586

$0.73 PKR 204

$3.63 PKR 1,016

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)

$2.08 PKR 581

$1.63 PKR 457

$2.72 PKR 762

One-way Ticket (Public Transport)

$0.21 PKR 57.5

$0.16 PKR 44.75

$0.40 PKR 112

Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

$6.91 PKR 1,935

$3.46 PKR 969

$15.04 PKR 4,209

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

$0.90 PKR 251

$0.54 PKR 151

$1.80 PKR 504

Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)

$0.52 PKR 144

$0.24 PKR 66.7

$0.85 PKR 237

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

$1.79 PKR 500

$1.07 PKR 299

$3.57 PKR 1,000

Gasoline (1 liter)

$0.90 PKR 252

$0.85 PKR 238

$1.01 PKR 281

Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)

$17.5K PKR 4.9M

$14.0K PKR 3.9M

$21.0K PKR 5.9M

Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)

$23.4K PKR 6.6M

$21.0K PKR 5.9M

$26.6K PKR 7.4M

Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)

$112 PKR 31.4K

$54.1 PKR 15.1K

$206 PKR 57.7K

SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)

$4.65 PKR 1,301

$2.84 PKR 795

$7.46 PKR 2,088

Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)

$15.44 PKR 4,320

$10.70 PKR 2,994

$28.53 PKR 7,983

Gym Membership (Monthly)

$13.27 PKR 3,714

$5.33 PKR 1,491

$35.57 PKR 9,951

Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)

$8.83 PKR 2,471

$3.58 PKR 1,003

$17.90 PKR 5,009

Cinema Ticket

$4.14 PKR 1,159

$2.94 PKR 823

$6.91 PKR 1,933

Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)

$39.99 PKR 11.2K

$17.99 PKR 5,033

$90.0 PKR 25.2K

International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)

$1,158 PKR 324.0K

$529 PKR 148.1K

$3,529 PKR 987.3K

Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)

$15.66 PKR 4,382

$5.29 PKR 1,479

$31.75 PKR 8,883

Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)

$23.59 PKR 6,599

$10.73 PKR 3,001

$46.48 PKR 13.0K

Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)

$72.2 PKR 20.2K

$24.89 PKR 6,963

$124 PKR 34.8K

Men's Leather Business Shoes

$33.36 PKR 9,332

$14.41 PKR 4,032

$72.0 PKR 20.2K

1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$111 PKR 31.1K

$52.2 PKR 14.6K

$209 PKR 58.4K

1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$67.0 PKR 18.7K

$35.33 PKR 9,885

$134 PKR 37.6K

3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$281 PKR 78.7K

$144 PKR 40.3K

$541 PKR 151.3K

3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$168 PKR 47.0K

$89.7 PKR 25.1K

$359 PKR 100.4K

Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)

$869 PKR 243.2K

$383 PKR 107.1K

$1,777 PKR 497.3K

Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)

$513 PKR 143.4K

$265 PKR 74.2K

$800 PKR 223.9K

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

$192 PKR 53.8K

20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)

18.97

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

Last update: January 19, 2026

By City in Pakistan

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Rank	City	Population	Living Index	Solo costs (no rent) / month	Solo costs (with rent) / month	Family of 3 costs (no rent) / month	Family of 3 costs (with rent) / month	Mobile download speed (Mbps)	Internet download speed (Mbps)
1	Abbottabad	208491	15	$225	$301	$587	$650	15.15	14.64
2	Attock	146396	17	$241	$326	$667	$726	200.78	10.73
3	Bahawalnagar	161033	22	$224	$454	$593	$867	47.81	10.6
4	Bahawalpur	762111	17	$212	$334	$515	$712	7.44	15.57
5	Burewala	231797	22	$247	$431	$712	$865	273.82	11.2
6	Chiniot	278747	20	$264	$411	$611	$796	68.24	8.75
7	Daska	175170	23	$262	$461	$687	$931	43.04	16.95
8	Dera Ghazi Khan	399064	15	$207	$300	$531	$631	442.91	11.52
9	Faisalabad	3203846	17	$233	$347	$583	$736	12.31	19.5
10	Gilgit	-	19	$212	$394	$485	$752	98.89	10.53
11	Gojra	157863	23	$293	$446	$664	$879	162.74	8.45
12	Gujranwala	2027001	18	$227	$367	$506	$727	59.09	16.63
13	Gujrat	390533	17	$262	$351	$653	$739	62.49	12.12
14	Haripur	85739	21	$263	$434	$594	$816	260.09	12.05
15	Haroonabad	-	23	$272	$456	$545	$859	26.35	22.12
16	Hyderabad	1732698	23	$233	$450	$562	$914	39.87	20.26
17	Islamabad	1009832	27	$307	$531	$730	$1,128	74.12	26.14
18	Jaranwala	150380	21	$269	$426	$650	$836	263.92	16.96
19	Jhang	414131	19	$282	$371	$607	$802	264.22	9.62
20	Jhelum	190425	17	$237	$329	$508	$707	233.81	11.58
21	Karachi	14910352	24	$272	$472	$660	$982	75.1	39.89
22	Karak	51149	20	$272	$397	$603	$758	110.41	7.6
23	Kasur	358409	19	$240	$374	$507	$730	107.57	8.92
24	Khairpur	183181	20	$238	$396	$587	$788	27.34	12.28
25	Lahore	11126285	24	$269	$481	$644	$985	155.04	20.3
26	Larkana	490508	20	$207	$393	$647	$776	18.2	14.55
27	Layyah	126361	17	$244	$327	$498	$706	188.9	10.75
28	Mandi Bahauddin	198609	17	$260	$342	$586	$713	86.96	6.97
29	Mardan	358604	21	$245	$434	$560	$855	19.3	10.04
30	Mehar	-	20	$213	$388	$625	$793	78.78	14.07
31	Mianwali	118883	23	$297	$445	$641	$882	264.35	8.73
32	Mirpur	124350	16	$194	$313	$450	$619	248.44	8.78
33	Mirpur Khas	233916	23	$282	$450	$599	$877	184.45	17.75
34	Multan	1871843	21	$247	$410	$652	$801	158.53	18.68
35	Muzaffarabad	149913	14	$189	$291	$467	$694	400.13	8.34
36	Nawabshah	263102	22	$236	$443	$548	$847	98.16	15.11
37	Nowshera	120131	18	$248	$361	$625	$823	20.74	13.4
38	Okara	357935	15	$183	$301	$485	$585	190.18	8.93
39	Pakpattan	176693	20	$228	$407	$632	$772	28.55	11.16
40	Pattoki	87737	19	$237	$381	$528	$708	207.93	9.63
41	Peshawar	1970042	19	$258	$375	$575	$727	146.98	18.4
42	Quetta	1001205	18	$247	$348	$589	$751	173.08	18.46
43	Rahim Yar Khan	420419	19	$190	$381	$552	$701	183.49	13.54
44	Rawalpindi	2098231	22	$259	$429	$636	$896	265.91	31.09
45	Sahiwal	389605	19	$252	$371	$631	$759	19.6	12.51
46	Sargodha	507817	22	$260	$442	$604	$860	176.71	16.49
47	Sheikhupura	473129	22	$283	$451	$591	$888	231.51	13.47
48	Sialkot	655852	17	$168	$334	$415	$646	78.09	9.57
49	Skardu	-	19	$210	$380	$575	$756	101.65	9.64
50	Swabi	123412	17	$206	$338	$658	$743	36.51	8.7

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Cost of Living in Pakistan - Frequently Asked Questions

Pakistan generally offers a favorable cost-to-value balance for travelers, expats, and digital nomads, with many cities delivering comfortable living at a fraction of prices seen in higher-cost regions. You will find affordable meals, a wide range of housing options, and inexpensive local transit, though costs can spike in popular expat hubs or peak tourist seasons. The value comes from flexible neighborhoods rather than a single price. Compare by city, lifestyle, and proximity to amenities to identify where your budget goes furthest. Cost of Living in Pakistan. Tip: Start with a short orientation stay to map out neighborhoods that fit your routine.

Days in major Pakistani cities can flow with a comfortable, budget-friendly rhythm. Start by scouting neighborhoods online and in-person for rental options, then visit a few open houses to gauge noise, security, and light. For meals, street-food stalls and casual eateries offer dependable value, while grocery chains provide familiar staples. Transport often centers on rickshaws, ride-hailing apps, and affordable buses, with rides becoming more efficient in central districts. Co-working spaces cluster around business hubs, offering flexible plans for short-term stays. Errands flow from local markets to banks and telecom shops, so keep a SIM card handy and carry small change. Pakistan living cost varies by area, so map out a path that minimizes backtracking. Tip: Build a simple daily budget that matches your typical week.

Quality of life hinges on choosing a neighborhood that fits your pace and schedule. Start with a budget framework: set a monthly cap for housing, meals, and transport, then leave room for occasional frills like weekend getaways or coworking day passes. In summer, plan for hotter days and water costs; in winter, heating or warm meals may shift routines. Look for areas with good internet, safe streets, and easy access to groceries and coworking options. Build a network by joining expat communities or local clubs, and test commute times during different hours to gauge reliability. Tip: Consider a trial month in a few districts to compare lifestyle fit before committing long-term.