Cost of living
Sindh (Pakistan) compared to Lahore
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Overview comparison
Sindh (Pakistan)Lahore
Consumer prices in Sindh (Pakistan) are roughly 70% higher than in Lahore.
Cost of living
| Item | Sindh (Pakistan) | Lahore |
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| Total with rent one person | 950 | 358 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,544 | 983 |
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| Without rent one person | 369 | 236 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,551 | 741 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 462.55 | 152.02 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 881.88 | 293.13 |
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| Food person | 322 | 159 |
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| Food family | 980 | 360 |
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| Transport person | 28.2 | 50.14 |
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| Transport family | 79.17 | 128.55 |
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| Life expectancy | 65.19 years | 76.9 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Sindh (Pakistan) | Lahore |
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| Lunch Menu | 10.89 | 2.05 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 46.65 | 16.13 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 8.8 | 4.97 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.39 | 3.25 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.39 | 2.08 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.3 | 0.38 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Sindh (Pakistan) | Lahore |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 335.23 | 117.8 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 428.98 | 66.74 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 629.25 | 220.84 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 759.6 | 156.68 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 112.84 | 80.4 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 155.07 | 100.75 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 14.49 | 13.42 |
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Transportation
| Item | Sindh (Pakistan) | Lahore |
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| Local transport ticket | 2.65 | 23.91 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,384 | 759 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,053 | 479 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.74 | 0.2 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 28.57% | 6.02% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 5.82 | 4.44 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.64 | 1.17 |
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Groceries
| Item | Sindh (Pakistan) | Lahore |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.01 | 0.86 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.32 | 0.6 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.01 | 1.29 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 10.4 | 4.96 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.21 | 1.91 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 13.51 | 4.44 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.9 | 0.51 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.4 | 0.19 |
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Other
| Item | Sindh (Pakistan) | Lahore |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 30.45 | 12.83 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 9.38 | 4.78 |
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| Doctors visit | 25.52 | 15.02 |
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| Haircut, simple | 5.02 | 3 |
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| Brand Jeans | 25.38 | 15.16 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 45.66 | 81.47 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 530.8 | 36.93 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 8,144 | 1,029 |
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