Prices in Pakistan

What are the supermarket prices in Pakistan? Is the cost of living in Pakistan higher than in United States? How much will it cost us to entertain in Pakistan and how much will we spend in restaurants and bars?
On this page below you will find the current price and cost overview in Pakistan: food prices, Prices in restaurants, cost of living, and entertainment costs (The last update: today 12 hours ago)

Currency in Pakistan Pakistani rupee (PKR). For 10 US dollars you can get 2.78 thousand Pakistani rupees. For 100 US dollars you can get 27.8 thousand Pakistani rupees. And the other way around: For 100 Pakistani rupees you can get 0.36 US dollars.

What are the different prices in the cities in Pakistan? Look here: Prices in cities in Pakistan

Prices: Bahawalpur   Hyderabad   Islamabad   Karachi   Lahore   Multan   Peshawar   Rawalpindi   Faisalabad   Sahiwal  

Generally, it is much cheaper in Pakistan than in United States. Food is 77% cheaper. Dining in restaurants and bars will be cheaper by 79%. The cost of living in Pakistan is less than in United States by about 60%. If we want to spend time actively or to have fun, we will pay less than in United States about 73%.

See also how prices have changed in previous years: Price changes in previous years in Pakistan

Are hotels expensive in Pakistan? How much will we pay for a room in Pakistan?

The average price of accommodation in Pakistan is $39 (PKR 10.8K). If you are looking for the cheapest accommodation: in a cheap one-star hotel you will pay: $19.2 (PKR 5.32K) and if you like hostels, you'll spend the night there for: $21 (PKR 5.74K). The cost of a room in a 2-star hotel is Pakistan in $30 (PKR 8.29K). 3-star hotels offer accommodation for an average price of $33 (PKR 9.29K) Overnight stay in a 4-star hotel costs $44 (PKR 12.3K) in Pakistan If you are looking for the best conditions for your stay, then in 5-star hotels that will provide much more luxury you will have to pay $55 (PKR 15.3K)

If you're planning a trip to a specific region of the world, might it be cheaper than in Pakistan? Check out prices in nearby countries: Afghanistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, and Oman.

Comparison of selected prices in Pakistan with prices in United States:

fees

$82 ($45 - $162)
by half less than in United States

internet

$14.2 ($9 - $29)
80% is less expensive than in United States

jeans

$14.6 ($5.4 - $29)
72% is less expensive than in United States

average earnings

$180
96% is less expensive than in United States

renting a small apartment in the center

$104 ($54 - $180)
94% is less expensive than in United States

renting a large apartment outside the center

$162 ($90 - $360)
93% is less expensive than in United States

bread

$0.57 ($0.36 - $0.99)
84% is less expensive than in United States

cheese

$5 ($1.8 - $10.8)
61% is less expensive than in United States

rice

$1.2 ($0.72 - $1.6)
74% is less expensive than in United States

tomatoes

$0.46 ($0.18 - $0.72)
91% is less expensive than in United States

bananas

$0.65 ($0.36 - $1.2)
61% is less expensive than in United States

wine

$1.8 ($0.54 - $4.3)
88% is less expensive than in United States

cheap restaurant

$1.8 ($0.9 - $3.6)
91% is less expensive than in United States

local beer

$1.8 ($1.1 - $4.3)
70% is less expensive than in United States

coffee

$1.6 ($0.54 - $3.1)
68% is less expensive than in United States

bottle of water

$0.22 ($0.18 - $0.36)
89% is less expensive than in United States

Burger King or a similar bar

$3.6 ($2.9 - $5.4)
67% is less expensive than in United States

Cola, Pepsi, Sprite, Mirinda

$0.3 ($0.22 - $0.54)
88% is less expensive than in United States

Price changes in previous years in Pakistan

Has the price of bread increased in Pakistan?
Bread in previous years has cost: 2010: $0.14(PKR 39), 2011: $0.15(PKR 42), 2012: $0.19(PKR 52), 2013: $0.18(PKR 51), 2014: $0.19(PKR 54), 2015: $0.19(PKR 52), 2016: $0.2(PKR 56), 2017: $0.21(PKR 57), and 2018: $0.22(PKR 62).

Price changes in Bananas over the years: 2015: $0.3(PKR 84), 2016: $0.32(PKR 89), 2017: $0.35(PKR 98), and 2018: $0.36(PKR 101)

Have prices increased in restaurants in Pakistan?
In inexpensive restaurants, the price for a meal was: 2010: $0.48(PKR 134), 2011: $0.7(PKR 195), 2012: $0.72(PKR 200), 2013: $0.72(PKR 200), 2014: $0.72(PKR 200), 2015: $0.72(PKR 200), 2016: $0.72(PKR 200), 2017: $0.72(PKR 200), and 2018: $0.72(PKR 200)

Price changes in Renting A Small Apartment In The Center over the years: 2010: $45(PKR 12.4K), 2011: $61(PKR 17K), 2012: $37(PKR 10.2K), 2013: $42(PKR 11.5K), 2014: $44(PKR 12.1K), 2015: $52(PKR 14.5K), 2016: $55(PKR 15.3K), 2017: $66(PKR 18.5K), and 2018: $71(PKR 19.7K)