Lahore, Pakistan

In 2024, a single person living in Lahore needs approximately PKR 70,340/month, covering rent, groceries, transport and utilities. A family of 3–4 typically spends around PKR 139,010/month. Lahore is considered a relatively expensive city by global standards.

A 1-bedroom apartment in Lahore costs approximately PKR 45,000/month in 2024. A 3-bedroom apartment runs around PKR 85,000/month. Rent has changed +6.4% vs 2023.

Monthly grocery costs for one person in Lahore are approximately PKR 16,000 in 2024. This covers basic supermarket shopping including food and household essentials.

A monthly public transport pass in Lahore costs PKR 1,800 in 2024, covering unlimited bus, metro and tram travel within the city.

Monthly utility costs in Lahore average PKR 4,500 in 2024, covering electricity, heating/cooling, water and internet for a standard apartment.

Lahore is located in Pakistan (Asia). With a 1-bed rent of PKR 45,000/month and total single-person expenses around PKR 70,340/month, it is relatively expensive by global standards.

A typical restaurant meal for one person in Lahore costs approximately PKR 380 in 2024. Budget around PKR 3,040/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 2024, a single person needs approximately PKR 70,340/month. This covers rent (PKR 45,000), groceries (PKR 16,000), transport (PKR 1,800), utilities (PKR 4,500) and dining out occasionally. A family of 3–4 should budget around PKR 139,010/month.