Cost of Living Comparison · 2026

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฐ Islamabad vs ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฐ Lahore

Lahore is 4.1% cheaper

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Category ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฐ Islamabad ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฐ Lahore Difference
Cost of Living 12.3 11.8 -4.1%
Rent 5.8 3.7 -36.2%
Groceries 20.6 18.8 -8.7%
Restaurants 27.0 21.7 -19.6%
Purchasing Power 44.3 28.5 -35.7%
Data from October 2026 · Cost of living: Numbeo, blended with Expatistan and LivingCost where available. Rent, groceries, restaurants and purchasing power: Numbeo (NYC = 100) · Indices reflect relative costs; absolute prices vary by neighbourhood.
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