Travel budget and cost of living in Pakistan how much does a trip cost?
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Travel budget in Pakistan
Pakistan: calculate your travel budget
Pakistan: sample budgets by traveller type
These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Pakistan for 2 people.
Low budget
(backpacker)
Daily budget:
- $ 42 for 2 ppl.
- $ 3.2 per person
- $ 0.9 per person
- Free activities
Total budget:
$ 700* (8774276 UZS)
Average budget
(traveller)
Daily budget:
- $ 72 for 2 ppl.
- $ 7.9 per person
- $ 3.8 per person
- $ 4.4 per person
Total budget:
$ 1454* (18231136 UZS)
High budget
(tourist)
Daily budget:
- $ 101 for 2 ppl.
- $ 8.9 per person
- $ 9 per person
- $ 8.7 per person
Total budget:
$ 2156* (27036002 UZS)
* Estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks. This represents an average across the country (budget may vary depending on the city or region visited).
Cost of living in Pakistan in 2024
Cost of living: Pakistan VS United States
On average, the cost of living in Pakistan in 2024 is 65% less than in the United States (USA).
The graphic below shows the percentage of variation between prices United States in in the United States (USA) and United States by types of expenses:
Explore each type of expense in detail:
Cost of living in Pakistan by city
See the table below for the variation in the cost of living in different cities in Pakistan compared to the national average.
Cities | /Pakistan | View Details |
---|---|---|
Gujrat | 30% more | Travel budget and cost of living in Gujrat |
Karachi | 5% more | Travel budget and cost of living in Karachi |
Mianwali | 4% more | Travel budget and cost of living in Mianwali |
Hafizabad | 4% more | Travel budget and cost of living in Hafizabad |
Rawalpindi | 4% more | Travel budget and cost of living in Rawalpindi |
Islamabad | 3% more | Travel budget and cost of living in Islamabad |
Local prices in Pakistan by expense type
Pakistan: Restaurant budget
![Lunch](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/restaurant.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 0.9 to $ 3.6)
91% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![3 course dinner](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/restaurant-menu.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 3.9 to $ 15)
83% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![McDonald's meal](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/mcdo.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 3.6 to $ 5.4)
60% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Cappuccino](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/cappuccino.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 0.8 to $ 3)
66% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Fizzy drink](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/soda.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 0.2 to $ 0.5)
87% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Water bottle](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/eau.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 0.2 to $ 0.3)
88% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
Pakistan: Hotel and accommodation budget
![1-star hotel](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/hotel1.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 22 to $ 216)
63% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![2-star hotel](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/hotel2.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 33 to $ 146)
58% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![3-star hotel](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/hotel3.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 39 to $ 188)
66% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![4-star hotel](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/hotel4.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 85 to $ 214)
60% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![5-star hotel](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/hotel5.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 55 to $ 212)
79% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Hostel/Youth Hostel](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/hostel.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 21 to $ 208)
62% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Room with kitchen](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/hotel_cuisine.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 51 to $ 293)
59% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Hotel with swimming pool](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/hotel_piscine.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 55 to $ 194)
53% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Cottage or guest house](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/hotel_gite.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 27 to $ 187)
73% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Family room](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/hotel_famille.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 121 to $ 396)
16% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
Pakistan: Supermarket food budget
![Milk](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/lait.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 0.5 to $ 1)
27% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Bread](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/pain.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 0.3 to $ 1)
83% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Rice](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/riz.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 0.9 to $ 1.6)
72% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Eggs](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/oeufs.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 0.9 to $ 1.5)
67% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Chicken](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/poulet.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 1.6 to $ 4.1)
76% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Apples](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/pommes.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 0.5 to $ 1.4)
80% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Tomatoes](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/tomates.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 0.2 to $ 0.9)
90% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Potatoes](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/pdt.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 0.2 to $ 0.5)
88% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Water bottle](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/bouteille-eau.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 0.2 to $ 0.5)
83% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
Pakistan: Public and private transport budget
![Bus ticket](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/ticket-bus.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 0.1 to $ 0.3)
92% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Taxi (per km)](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/taxi.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 0.2 to $ 0.9)
68% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Petrol](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/essence.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 1 to $ 1.2)
7% more than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Taxi (initial pick-up charge)](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/taxi_priseencharge.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 0.5 to $ 1.6)
79% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Car hire](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/voiture-location.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 42 to $ 66)
6% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
Pakistan: Leisure activity budget
![Cinema](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/cinema.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 2.8 to $ 7.2)
69% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Tennis](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/tennis.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 3.6 to $ 13)
64% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
Pakistan: Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes
![Cigarettes](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/cigarette.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 1.6 to $ 2.5)
80% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Levi's jeans](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/levis.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 5.4 to $ 33)
72% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Summer dress](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/robe.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 11 to $ 44)
47% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
Plane ticket budget
![Manchester → Islamabad](https://www.whereandwhen.net/images/illustration/thumb/80/80/islamabad_88.jpg)
(fair price: $ 743)
![London → Islamabad](https://www.whereandwhen.net/images/illustration/thumb/80/80/islamabad_88.jpg)
(fair price: $ 673)
![Toronto → Islamabad](https://www.whereandwhen.net/images/illustration/thumb/80/80/islamabad_88.jpg)
(fair price: $ 1222)
![Toronto → Karachi](https://www.whereandwhen.net/images/illustration/thumb/80/80/karachi_841.jpg)
(fair price: $ 1247)
![London → Karachi](https://www.whereandwhen.net/images/illustration/thumb/80/80/karachi_841.jpg)
(fair price: $ 559)
![Sydney → Karachi](https://www.whereandwhen.net/images/illustration/thumb/80/80/karachi_841.jpg)
(fair price: $ 1168)
About the information on the cost of living in Pakistan
The information about the cost of living in Pakistan shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including : Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.
Information about cost of living in Pakistan updated on 20-07-2024.
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