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Cost of Living in Hyderabad City

Hyderabad City, Sindh, Pakistan · Population 1,732,693

▲ +8% vs Pakistan average

Single person, monthly (incl. rent)₨80,624 ($290)
Couple, monthly₨143,344 ($516)
Family of four, monthly₨185,624 ($668)

Estimated Prices in Hyderabad City

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant₨856 ($3.08)per meal
Three-course meal for two, mid-range₨3,423 ($12.31)per meal
Cappuccino₨257 ($0.92)each
Monthly groceries (single person)₨19,396 ($69.77)per month
Monthly public transport pass₨3,138 ($11.29)per month
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment₨8,272 ($29.75)per month
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)₨2,396 ($8.62)per month
Fitness club membership₨2,396 ($8.62)per month
Cinema ticket₨628 ($2.26)each
One-bedroom apartment in city centre₨33,893 ($122)per month
One-bedroom apartment outside centre₨23,578 ($84.81)per month
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre₨70,734 ($254)per month

Salary & Budget Planning

The estimated average net salary in Hyderabad City is ₨101,414 ($365) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of ₨80,624 ($290) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly ₨104,811 ($377) per month.

Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (₨23,578 ($85)) 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

Islamabad

Islamabad · pop. 1,014,825

₨80,624 ($290) / mo

Living in Hyderabad City

Hyderabad City is one of the key cities in Pakistan. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is ₨80,624 ($290), placing it above the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around ₨23,578 ($85) per month.

For families, the estimated budget rises to ₨185,624 ($668) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately ₨143,344 ($516) monthly.

The average estimated net salary in Hyderabad City is ₨101,414 ($365). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least ₨104,811 ($377) per month.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hyderabad City expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated ₨80,624 ($290) per month in Hyderabad City including rent outside the city centre. That is 8% more than the national average for Pakistan.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Hyderabad City?
A net salary of around ₨104,811 ($377) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Hyderabad City with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Hyderabad City is ₨101,414 ($365).
How much is rent in Hyderabad City?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated ₨33,893 ($122) per month in the city centre and ₨23,578 ($85) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about ₨70,734 ($254).
Is Hyderabad City cheaper than Pakistan on average?
No — Hyderabad City is estimated to be about 8% more expensive than the Pakistan average, mainly due to housing demand.
What is the cost of groceries in Hyderabad City?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at ₨19,396 ($70) in Hyderabad City. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about ₨856 ($3) and a cappuccino runs around ₨257 ($1).
How do transport costs in Hyderabad City compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Hyderabad City is estimated at ₨3,138 ($11). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Hyderabad City are estimates based on Pakistan national averages adjusted for city size (population 1,732,693). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.