Summary of The Cost of Living in Pakistan
• The average monthly cost of living for a single person across cities in Pakistan is $621.50 including rent, or $426.50 excluding rent.
• The average monthly cost of living for a couple (2 adults) across cities in Pakistan is $872.10 including rent, or $677.10 excluding rent.
• The average monthly cost of living for a family of four (2 adults + 2 children) across cities in Pakistan is $1,198.60 including rent, or $945.10 excluding rent.
• The average yearly cost of living across cities in Pakistan ranges from $7,458.00 for a single person to $10,465.20 for a couple, and $14,383.20 for a family of four, including rent. Excluding rent, the yearly range is $5,118.00 for a single person to $8,125.20 for a couple, and $11,341.20 for a family of four.
• For budget-conscious living across cities in Pakistan, baseline monthly expenses range from $234.00 for a single person to $330.15 for a couple, and $458.40 for a family of four, including rent. Excluding rent, the range is $149.00 for a single person to $245.15 for a couple, and $347.90 for a family of four.
• For comfortable/luxury living across cities in Pakistan, estimated monthly expenses range from $1,416.50 for a single person to $1,986.00 for a couple, and $2,715.00 for a family of four, including rent. Excluding rent, the range is $1,016.50 for a single person to $1,586.00 for a couple, and $2,195.00 for a family of four.
• The average monthly salary for a person across cities in Pakistan is $270.00, which is 36.7% less than the average monthly cost of living and 81.2% more than the budget cost of living for a single person, excluding rent.
Cost of Living Details
| Category | Subcategory | Description | Cost Range (Monthly) |
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| Monthly rent for your primary residence (apartments, houses, condos) | |||
| Monthly electricity bill | |||
| Monthly running water bill | |||
| Monthly broadband internet subscription with unlimited data and cable TV | |||
| Monthly gas and heating expenses | |||
| Monthly mobile phone plan with data and calling | |||
| Monthly food and grocery expenses | |||
| Monthly expenses for basic household supplies and personal hygiene items (toiletries, cleaning supplies, and paper products) | |||
| Monthly transportation costs (public transit, vehicle ownership, or ride-sharing) | |||
| Monthly expenses for movies, coffee, drinks, and social activities (excluding shopping & dining) | |||
| Monthly expenses for clothing, shoes, and accessories | |||
| Monthly health insurance cost | |||
| Monthly prescription medications and pharmacy expenses | |||
| Monthly doctor visits and dental care expenses | |||
| Monthly gym membership | |||
| Monthly expenses for laundry and housekeeping services | |||
| Monthly expenses for food and basic care per pet (grooming, veterinary visits, treats, and medications) | |||
| Monthly childcare and school fees | |||
| Total (selected items only) | |||
Expense Distribution
Salary Info
| Category | Subcategory | Description | Salary Range (Monthly) |
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| Salary | Salary | Monthly salary (full-time) |