Should I move to Lahore?

Lahore, Pakistan has a cost of living 78.4% cheaper than New York City (index: 21.6). It is ranked #534 out of 558 cities globally. Local purchasing power is very weak (index: 27.5 vs NYC = 100). Use our salary comparison calculator to see exactly how your take-home pay would change.

What is the cost of living in Lahore?

The cost of living in Lahore is 78.4% cheaper than New York City (index: 21.6). Groceries are 80.8% cheaper than NYC. Restaurants are 78.7% cheaper than NYC. A 1-bedroom apartment in the city centre costs approximately PKR 28,315 per month. Local purchasing power index is 27.5 (NYC = 100).

🇵🇰 Pakistan · #534 of 558 cities · 2026

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78.4% più economico vivere qui che a New York.

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-78.4%

vs NYC

PKR 28,315

Affitto stimato a

27.5

Potere d'Acquisto

Very weak

Potere d'Acquisto

Source: Numbeo · NYC = 100 baseline · Data verified Q1 2026

Risposta Personalizzata

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I numeri

Dettaglio costi — Lahore

Indici di costo vs NYC = 100

Costo della Vita

21.6 Very affordable

Affitto

3.4 Very affordable

Generi Alimentari

19.2 Very affordable

Ristoranti

21.3 Very affordable

Potere d'Acquisto

27.5 Very weak

Affitto stimato a Lahore

1 camera — Centro città PKR 28,315/mo

1 camera — Fuori dal centro PKR 21,236/mo

3 camere — Centro città PKR 49,134/mo

Risparmio fuori dal centro ~25% più economico

Stimato dall'indice degli affitti. I prezzi reali possono variare.

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