Pakistan vs Pakistan · 283 km apart
Pakistan
single / month
Cheaper overallPakistan
single / month
| Expense | Taxila | Lahore | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $2.70 | $3.46 | Taxila |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $10.80 | $13.82 | Taxila |
| Cappuccino | $0.81 | $1.04 | Taxila |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $61.20 | $78.34 | Taxila |
| Monthly public transport pass | $9.90 | $12.67 | Taxila |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $26.10 | $33.41 | Taxila |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $7.56 | $9.68 | Taxila |
| Fitness club membership | $7.56 | $9.68 | Taxila |
| Cinema ticket | $1.98 | $2.53 | Taxila |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $104 | $141 | Taxila |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $72.00 | $98.03 | Taxila |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $216 | $294 | Taxila |
| Total single-person budget | $252 | $328 | Taxila |
| Average net salary | $320 | $410 |
Taxila is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Taxila 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 Taxila · Full cost of living in Lahore