Is Lahore more expensive than Rawalpindi?

Lahore is 0.5% more expensive than Rawalpindi overall. Rent is 19.5% lower, groceries 14.7% cheaper, and restaurants 20.1% more expensive.

Which city has better purchasing power, Rawalpindi or Lahore?

Rawalpindi has a purchasing power index of 26.0 while Lahore has 28.5 (NYC = 100). Lahore offers better purchasing power.

Cost of Living Comparison · 2026

🇵🇰 Rawalpindi vs 🇵🇰 Lahore

2026

Lahore is 0.5% more expensive

Category	🇵🇰 Rawalpindi	🇵🇰 Lahore	Difference
Cost of Living	20.9	21.0	+0.5%
Rent	4.1	3.3	-19.5%
Groceries	21.8	18.6	-14.7%
Restaurants	17.4	20.9	+20.1%
Purchasing Power	26.0	28.5	+9.6%

Data verified Q1 2026 · Source: Numbeo cost-of-living indices (NYC = 100 baseline) · Indices reflect relative costs; absolute prices vary by neighbourhood.

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