Pakistan vs Pakistan · 400 km apart
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single / month
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single / month
| Expense | Barikot | Lahore | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $2.70 | $3.46 | Barikot |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $10.80 | $13.82 | Barikot |
| Cappuccino | $0.81 | $1.04 | Barikot |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $61.20 | $78.34 | Barikot |
| Monthly public transport pass | $9.90 | $12.67 | Barikot |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $26.10 | $33.41 | Barikot |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $7.56 | $9.68 | Barikot |
| Fitness club membership | $7.56 | $9.68 | Barikot |
| Cinema ticket | $1.98 | $2.53 | Barikot |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $104 | $141 | Barikot |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $72.00 | $98.03 | Barikot |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $216 | $294 | Barikot |
| Total single-person budget | $252 | $328 | Barikot |
| Average net salary | $320 | $410 |
Barikot is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Barikot runs about $252 versus $328 in Lahore — a difference of roughly 30%.
Salary-adjusted, Lahore leaves more disposable income after basic expenses. Both figures are model estimates — see each city page for local-currency detail.
Full cost of living in Barikot · Full cost of living in Lahore