South Asia
Cost of living in Pakistan
24%of US price level
Is Pakistan expensive?
Prices in Pakistan are about 24% of US price levels (World Bank PPP). The most affordable place we cover is Swat Valley, at about $397–614 a month for a comfortable life.
Cost of living in Pakistan, by place
One person, rent included. SoloSquare estimates in US$.
| Place | Month, comfortable | 1-bed rent, center | Local meal | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swat Valley | $397–614 | — | $1.1–2.2 | 67/100 |
| Gilgit | $470–722 | — | $1.3–2.5 | 78/100 |
| Hunza Valley | $542–903 | — | $1.8–3.6 | 80/100 |
| Skardu | $542–903 | — | $1.8–3.6 | 82/100 |
| Lahore | $722–1,160 | $289–650 | $1.4–3.3 | 50/100 |
| Karachi | $722–1,190 | $253–578 | $1.4–3.3 | 52/100 |
| Islamabad | $795–1,260 | $289–650 | $1.4–3.3 | 57/100 |
Cost of living by place
Sources
- World Bank: PPP conversion factor
- US State Department travel advisory
- Pakistan Online Visa System (NADRA)
- Directorate General of Immigration and Passports
- Pakistan Railways
- Speedtest Global Index: Pakistan
- World Bank open data
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