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Cost of Living in Lahore

Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan · Population 13,004,135

▲ +22% vs Pakistan average

Single person, monthly (incl. rent)₨91,303 ($328)
Couple, monthly₨162,572 ($585)
Family of four, monthly₨210,753 ($758)

Estimated Prices in Lahore

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant₨961 ($3.46)per meal
Three-course meal for two, mid-range₨3,843 ($13.82)per meal
Cappuccino₨288 ($1.04)each
Monthly groceries (single person)₨21,777 ($78.34)per month
Monthly public transport pass₨3,523 ($12.67)per month
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment₨9,287 ($33.41)per month
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)₨2,690 ($9.68)per month
Fitness club membership₨2,690 ($9.68)per month
Cinema ticket₨705 ($2.53)each
One-bedroom apartment in city centre₨39,174 ($141)per month
One-bedroom apartment outside centre₨27,251 ($98.03)per month
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre₨81,754 ($294)per month

Salary & Budget Planning

The estimated average net salary in Lahore is ₨113,869 ($410) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of ₨91,303 ($328) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly ₨118,693 ($427) per month.

Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (₨27,251 ($98)) represents about 30% 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

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

Islamabad

Islamabad · pop. 1,014,825

₨80,624 ($290) / mo

Living in Lahore

Lahore is one of the key cities in Pakistan. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is ₨91,303 ($328), placing it above the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around ₨27,251 ($98) per month.

For families, the estimated budget rises to ₨210,753 ($758) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately ₨162,572 ($585) monthly.

The average estimated net salary in Lahore is ₨113,869 ($410). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least ₨118,693 ($427) per month.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lahore expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated ₨91,303 ($328) per month in Lahore including rent outside the city centre. That is 22% more than the national average for Pakistan.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Lahore?
A net salary of around ₨118,693 ($427) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Lahore with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Lahore is ₨113,869 ($410).
How much is rent in Lahore?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated ₨39,174 ($141) per month in the city centre and ₨27,251 ($98) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about ₨81,754 ($294).
Is Lahore cheaper than Pakistan on average?
No — Lahore is estimated to be about 22% more expensive than the Pakistan average, mainly due to housing demand.
What is the cost of groceries in Lahore?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at ₨21,777 ($78) in Lahore. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about ₨961 ($3) and a cappuccino runs around ₨288 ($1).
How do transport costs in Lahore compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Lahore is estimated at ₨3,523 ($13). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Lahore are estimates based on Pakistan national averages adjusted for city size (population 13,004,135). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.