What is the cost of living in Lahore?

The cost of living in Lahore is 88.2% cheaper than New York City (index: 11.8). Groceries are 81.2% cheaper than NYC. Restaurants are 78.3% cheaper than NYC. A 1-bedroom apartment in the city centre costs approximately PKR 46,241 per month. Local purchasing power index is 28.5 (NYC = 100).

🇵🇰 Pakistan · #562 of 577 cities · 2026

Should I Move to Lahore?

Q: Should I move to Lahore?

Lahore, Pakistan has a cost of living 88.2% cheaper than New York City (index: 11.8). It is ranked #562 out of 577 cities globally. Local purchasing power is very weak (index: 28.5 vs NYC = 100). Use our salary comparison calculator to see exactly how your take-home pay would change.

88.2% cheaper to live here than in New York City.

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-88.2%

vs NYC

PKR 46,241

1-BR, city centre

28.5

Purchasing Power

Very weak

Purchasing Power

Cost index: Numbeo, blended with Expatistan and LivingCost where available (NYC = 100) · Data from October 2026

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Cost breakdown: Lahore

Cost indices vs NYC = 100

Cost of Living

11.8 Very affordable

Rent

3.7 Very affordable

Groceries

18.8 Very affordable

Restaurants

21.7 Very affordable

Purchasing Power

28.5 Very weak

Rent in Lahore

1-BR, city centre PKR 46,241/mo

1-BR, outside centre PKR 23,870/mo

3-BR, city centre PKR 98,399/mo

3-BR, outside centre PKR 55,477/mo

Save by going outside centre 48% cheaper

Numbeo · 2026-10-02

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