Travel budget and cost of living in Peshawar (Pakistan) how much does a trip cost?

Peshawar travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Peshawar

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Peshawar for 2 people.

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).

Cost of living in Peshawar compared to United States in 2024

On average, the cost of living in Peshawar in 2024 is 68% less than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Peshawar in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Peshawar by expense type

Restaurant budget in Peshawar

Lunch

$ 2.9/person
($ 2.5 to $ 3.6)

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85% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

3 course dinner

$ 7.3/person
($ 4 to $ 9)

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80% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 39

McDonald's meal

$ 3.6/person
($ 3 to $ 4.3)

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67% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12

Cappuccino

$ 1.8/cup
($ 0.8 to $ 3.6)

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63% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1

Fizzy drink

$ 0.3/can
($ 0.2 to $ 0.5)

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86% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Water bottle

$ 0.2/bottle
($ 0.2 to $ 0.2)

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91% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Hotel and accommodation budget in Peshawar

1-star hotel

$ 34/night
($ 34 to $ 134)

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80% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 170

2-star hotel

$ 62/night
($ 36 to $ 92)

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60% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 159

3-star hotel

$ 68/night
($ 42 to $ 102)

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70% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 232

4-star hotel

$ 98/night
($ 66 to $ 157)

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68% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 310

5-star hotel

$ 34/night
($ 34 to $ 131)

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93% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 488

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 34/month
($ 34 to $ 134)

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79% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 167

Room with kitchen

$ 34/month
($ 34 to $ 134)

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86% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 244

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 99/month
($ 67 to $ 157)

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53% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 214

Cottage or guest house

$ 34/month
($ 34 to $ 130)

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85% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 226

Family room

$ 22/month
($ 20 to $ 22)

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90% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 218

Supermarket food budget in Peshawar

Milk

$ 0.8/litre
($ 0.5 to $ 0.9)

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24% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1

Bread

$ 0.8/500g
($ 0.3 to $ 1.8)

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80% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Rice

$ 1.2/kg
($ 0.9 to $ 1.8)

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73% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6

Eggs

$ 1.3/12 eggs
($ 0.9 to $ 2)

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66% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7

Chicken

$ 3.3/kg
($ 1.6 to $ 4)

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73% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Apples

$ 1/kg
($ 0.5 to $ 1.2)

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81% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3

Tomatoes

$ 0.3/kg
($ 0.2 to $ 0.8)

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92% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9

Potatoes

$ 0.4/kg
($ 0.2 to $ 0.4)

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87% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3

Water bottle

$ 0.3
($ 0.2 to $ 0.4)

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86% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Peshawar

Bus ticket

$ 0.2/ticket
($ 0.2 to $ 0.2)

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92% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Taxi (per km)

$ 0.8/km
($ 0.8 to $ 0.9)

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57% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7

Petrol

$ 1/litre
($ 1 to $ 1.1)

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4% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 0.8
($ 0.8 to $ 1.4)

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80% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.8

Car hire

$ 46/24hrs
($ 32 to $ 73)

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17% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 56

Leisure activity budget in Peshawar

Cinema

$ 4.7/ticket
($ 3.6 to $ 6.5)

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66% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 15

Tennis

$ 11/hr
($ 7.3 to $ 11)

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52% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 23

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Peshawar

Cigarettes

$ 1.8/pack
($ 1.8 to $ 2.7)

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81% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11

Levi's jeans

$ 13
($ 9 to $ 15)

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77% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 54

Summer dress

$ 21
($ 11 to $ 37)

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53% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 44

Plane ticket budget

Manchester → Islamabad

$ 834
(fair price: $ 735)

London → Islamabad

$ 775
(fair price: $ 673)

New York City → Islamabad

$ 1122
(fair price: $ 947)

Toronto → Islamabad

$ 1439
(fair price: $ 1207)

Sydney → Islamabad

$ 1451
(fair price: $ 1198)

Melbourne → Islamabad

$ 1439
(fair price: $ 1198)