Pakistan vs Pakistan · 257 km apart
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Cheaper overall| Expense | Lahore | Rawalpindi | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $3.46 | $3.08 | Rawalpindi |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $13.82 | $12.31 | Rawalpindi |
| Cappuccino | $1.04 | $0.92 | Rawalpindi |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $78.34 | $69.77 | Rawalpindi |
| Monthly public transport pass | $12.67 | $11.29 | Rawalpindi |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $33.41 | $29.75 | Rawalpindi |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $9.68 | $8.62 | Rawalpindi |
| Fitness club membership | $9.68 | $8.62 | Rawalpindi |
| Cinema ticket | $2.53 | $2.26 | Rawalpindi |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $141 | $122 | Rawalpindi |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $98.03 | $84.81 | Rawalpindi |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $294 | $254 | Rawalpindi |
| Total single-person budget | $328 | $290 | Rawalpindi |
| Average net salary | $410 | $365 |
Rawalpindi is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Lahore runs about $328 versus $290 in Rawalpindi — a difference of roughly 12%.
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 Lahore · Full cost of living in Rawalpindi