Pakistan vs Pakistan · 1,034 km apart
Pakistan
single / month
Cheaper overallPakistan
single / month
| Expense | Lahore | Karachi | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $3.46 | $3.51 | Lahore |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $13.82 | $14.04 | Lahore |
| Cappuccino | $1.04 | $1.05 | Lahore |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $78.34 | $79.56 | Lahore |
| Monthly public transport pass | $12.67 | $12.87 | Lahore |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $33.41 | $33.93 | Lahore |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $9.68 | $9.83 | Lahore |
| Fitness club membership | $9.68 | $9.83 | Lahore |
| Cinema ticket | $2.53 | $2.57 | Lahore |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $141 | $144 | Lahore |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $98.03 | $99.95 | Lahore |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $294 | $300 | Lahore |
| Total single-person budget | $328 | $334 | Lahore |
| Average net salary | $410 | $416 |
Lahore is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Lahore runs about $328 versus $334 in Karachi — a difference of roughly 2%.
Salary-adjusted, Karachi 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 Lahore · Full cost of living in Karachi