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Cost of Living in Cantonment

Cantonment, Punjab, Pakistan · Population 374,872

▲ +0% vs Pakistan average

Single person, monthly (incl. rent)₨74,571 ($268)
Couple, monthly₨132,460 ($476)
Family of four, monthly₨171,412 ($617)

Estimated Prices in Cantonment

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant₨796 ($2.86)per meal
Three-course meal for two, mid-range₨3,183 ($11.45)per meal
Cappuccino₨239 ($0.86)each
Monthly groceries (single person)₨18,034 ($64.87)per month
Monthly public transport pass₨2,917 ($10.49)per month
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment₨7,691 ($27.67)per month
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)₨2,228 ($8.01)per month
Fitness club membership₨2,228 ($8.01)per month
Cinema ticket₨583 ($2.10)each
One-bedroom apartment in city centre₨30,947 ($111)per month
One-bedroom apartment outside centre₨21,528 ($77.44)per month
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre₨64,585 ($232)per month

Salary & Budget Planning

The estimated average net salary in Cantonment is ₨94,298 ($339) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of ₨74,571 ($268) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly ₨96,942 ($349) per month.

Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (₨21,528 ($77)) represents about 29% of the total single-person budget.

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Other Major Cities in Pakistan

Karachi

Sindh · pop. 20,249,000

₨92,837 ($334) / mo

Lahore

Punjab · pop. 13,004,135

₨91,303 ($328) / mo

Faisalabad

Punjab · pop. 3,203,846

₨80,624 ($290) / mo

Rawalpindi

Punjab · pop. 2,098,231

₨80,624 ($290) / mo

Gujranwala

Punjab · pop. 2,027,001

₨80,624 ($290) / mo

Peshawar

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa · pop. 1,970,042

₨80,624 ($290) / mo

Multan

Punjab · pop. 1,871,843

₨80,624 ($290) / mo

Hyderabad City

Sindh · pop. 1,732,693

₨80,624 ($290) / mo

Living in Cantonment

Cantonment is one of the key cities in Pakistan. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is ₨74,571 ($268), placing it above the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around ₨21,528 ($77) per month.

For families, the estimated budget rises to ₨171,412 ($617) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately ₨132,460 ($476) monthly.

The average estimated net salary in Cantonment is ₨94,298 ($339). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least ₨96,942 ($349) per month.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cantonment expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated ₨74,571 ($268) per month in Cantonment including rent outside the city centre. That is 0% more than the national average for Pakistan.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Cantonment?
A net salary of around ₨96,942 ($349) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Cantonment with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Cantonment is ₨94,298 ($339).
How much is rent in Cantonment?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated ₨30,947 ($111) per month in the city centre and ₨21,528 ($77) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about ₨64,585 ($232).
Is Cantonment cheaper than Pakistan on average?
No — Cantonment is estimated to be about 0% more expensive than the Pakistan average, mainly due to housing demand.
What is the cost of groceries in Cantonment?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at ₨18,034 ($65) in Cantonment. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about ₨796 ($3) and a cappuccino runs around ₨239 ($1).
How do transport costs in Cantonment compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Cantonment is estimated at ₨2,917 ($10). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Cantonment are estimates based on Pakistan national averages adjusted for city size (population 374,872). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.