Lahore, Pakistan

In 2023, a single person living in Lahore needs approximately PKR 66,120/month, covering rent, groceries, transport and utilities. A family of 3–4 typically spends around PKR 130,669/month. Lahore is considered a relatively expensive city by global standards.

A 1-bedroom apartment in Lahore costs approximately PKR 42,300/month in 2023. A 3-bedroom apartment runs around PKR 79,900/month. Rent has changed +6.8% vs 2022.

Monthly grocery costs for one person in Lahore are approximately PKR 15,040 in 2023. This covers basic supermarket shopping including food and household essentials.

A monthly public transport pass in Lahore costs PKR 1,692 in 2023, covering unlimited bus, metro and tram travel within the city.

Monthly utility costs in Lahore average PKR 4,230 in 2023, covering electricity, heating/cooling, water and internet for a standard apartment.

Lahore is located in Pakistan (Asia). With a 1-bed rent of PKR 42,300/month and total single-person expenses around PKR 66,120/month, it is relatively expensive by global standards.

A typical restaurant meal for one person in Lahore costs approximately PKR 357 in 2023. Budget around PKR 2,858/month if dining out a few times a week.

LifeIndexed tracks cost of living data for Lahore from 2022 to 2026. 1-bed rent has increased by 51.5% over this period (from PKR 39,600 in 2022 to PKR 60,003 in 2026). Use the year tabs above to compare costs across years.

To live comfortably in Lahore in 2023, a single person needs approximately PKR 66,120/month. This covers rent (PKR 42,300), groceries (PKR 15,040), transport (PKR 1,692), utilities (PKR 4,230) and dining out occasionally. A family of 3–4 should budget around PKR 130,669/month.