2.5% below the Pakistan average
Ranked #562 of 577 cities · More expensive than 2.6% of cities worldwide
Compared to Pakistan average · See Pakistan ranking →
| Apartment | City Centre | Outside Centre | You Save |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-Bedroom | PKR 46,241/mo ≈ $167 | PKR 23,870/mo ≈ $86 | 48% |
| 3-Bedroom | PKR 98,399/mo ≈ $355 | PKR 55,477/mo ≈ $200 | 44% |
Lahore has a cost of living index of 11.8 (New York = 100, rent included), the average of 2 of 3 data sources. Expatistan is left out because it sits more than 15% away from the others.
ShouldIMove price index: our own basket of real item prices plus rent.
Lahore is very affordable by global standards (ranked #562 of 577 cities). It is 2.5% cheaper than the Pakistan average, based on 4 cities.
Groceries are average and dining out is average. The best value is rent and the priciest is restaurants.
Local purchasing power is limited: residents can afford fewer goods and services than in most cities.
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