Cost of living in Pakistan

All prices are subject to average living. (average living is also vary person to person cannot define it accurate)

> accommodation prices

1 Person: Rs. 4000 to 5000 (1 Bed apartment)
2 Person: Rs. 7000 to 8000 (2 bed portion)
4 Person: Rs. 15000 to 16000 (3 bed independent house)

> public transportation fares (tube, bus etc ...)

For average 100 km tarevelling Rs. 150

> food prices(per month, how much does it cost you?)

Based on Per Person: Rs. 5000 to 6000 (cook at home)
From out side: Rs. 5000 to 6000 (traditional hotel)

> health prices (for those who need medical insurance)

Not necessery in Pakistan. No measurement

> eduction prices (if you need to pay)

From 1 to 10 grade: Rs. 3000 to 5000 per month for private school

From 1 to 10 grade: Rs. 1000 to 2000 per month for private school

> energy prices (oil, electricity)

Average 3 Bed House Accomodation with AC: Rs. 5000 to 6000 in summer

Average 3 Bed House Accomodation with AC: Rs. 1000 to 1500 in winter

> common bills (Internet, television, telephone, mobile phone)

Internet: Rs. 2000 / 1 MB Link by PTCL

Telephone: for Local and Nation WideRs. 2000 is enough

Mobile: for Local and Nationa Wide with normal use: Rs. 2000 is enough

> prices of a good menu in a traditional restaurant

Rs. 300 to 500 enough one time meal

> prices of a beer and or a coffee in a regular pub

Non Alcoholic Beer: Rs. 75 to 150
Coffee: Rs. 150 to 200 (Luxury coffee shops)

> price of the cinema

Rs. 500 to 700

All data provided for living in Lahore

Last edited by eProperty (2008-11-12 21:52:31)