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:

  • $ 24 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 3.3 per person
  • $ 1 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 445* (4822048 UZS)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 84 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 7.4 per person
  • $ 2.9 per person
  • $ 3.8 per person

Total budget:

$ 1565* (16971486 UZS)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 131 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 8.8 per person
  • $ 6.2 per person
  • $ 7.6 per person

Total budget:

$ 2460* (26668194 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 2023

Cost of living: Pakistan VS United States

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Pakistan in 2023 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:

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
Peshawar 19% moreTravel budget and cost of living in Peshawar
Gujrat 16% moreTravel budget and cost of living in Gujrat
Jhelum 9% moreTravel budget and cost of living in Jhelum
Karachi 0% lessTravel budget and cost of living in Karachi
Rawalpindi 0% lessTravel budget and cost of living in Rawalpindi
Sukkur 1% lessTravel budget and cost of living in Sukkur
Islamabad 6% lessTravel budget and cost of living in Islamabad

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Local prices in Pakistan by expense type

Pakistan: Restaurant budget

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Pakistan costs 82% less than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 1.9/person
($ 0.7 to $ 3.8)

91% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 23
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 6.1/person
($ 3.8 to $ 14)

85% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 42
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 3.8/person
($ 3 to $ 4.5)

66% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 1.6/cup
($ 0.6 to $ 3.2)

71% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.4
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 0.2/can
($ 0.2 to $ 0.5)

89% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.6
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.2/bottle
($ 0.1 to $ 0.4)

89% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Pakistan: Hotel and accommodation budget

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Pakistan costs 42% less than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 87/night
($ 87 to $ 87)

31% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 126
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 69/night
($ 48 to $ 98)

54% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 150
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 100/night
($ 73 to $ 145)

53% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 214
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 162/night
($ 138 to $ 189)

49% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 321
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 226/night
($ 179 to $ 269)

67% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 690
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 24/month
($ 23 to $ 23)

82% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 137
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 157/month
($ 124 to $ 316)

26% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 214
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 157/month
($ 134 to $ 190)

20% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 196
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 55/month
($ 47 to $ 65)

79% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 269
Family room
Family room
$ 285/month
($ 218 to $ 407)

41% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 202

Pakistan: Supermarket food budget

On average, the price of supermarket food in Pakistan costs 78% less than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 0.7/litre
($ 0.5 to $ 1)

37% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1
Bread
Bread
$ 0.5/500g
($ 0.4 to $ 0.8)

87% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4
Rice
Rice
$ 1.2/kg
($ 0.7 to $ 1.6)

76% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Eggs
Eggs
$ 1.1/12 eggs
($ 0.7 to $ 1.3)

77% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.8
Chicken
Chicken
$ 2.7/kg
($ 1.4 to $ 4.2)

79% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Apples
Apples
$ 1.1/kg
($ 0.6 to $ 1.6)

82% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.9
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 0.5/kg
($ 0.2 to $ 1)

90% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 0.4/kg
($ 0.1 to $ 0.5)

91% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.4
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.4
($ 0.2 to $ 0.5)

85% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4

Pakistan: Public and private transport budget

On average, the price of transport in Pakistan costs 50% less than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 0.2/ticket
($ 0.1 to $ 0.4)

93% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.8
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 0.4/km
($ 0.2 to $ 1)

79% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1/litre
($ 0.8 to $ 1.1)

10% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 0.7
($ 0.4 to $ 1.2)

80% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9
Car hire
Car hire
$ 40/24hrs
($ 32 to $ 54)

10% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 36

Pakistan: Leisure activity budget

On average, budget for leisure activities in Pakistan costs 71% less than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 3.8/ticket
($ 2.6 to $ 5.6)

73% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 15
Tennis
Tennis
$ 6.6/hr
($ 3.8 to $ 12)

70% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 22

Pakistan: Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes

On average, shopping budget in Pakistan costs 68% less than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 1.9/pack
($ 1.2 to $ 2.3)

81% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 15
($ 4.9 to $ 28)

74% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 58
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 23
($ 8.2 to $ 46)

51% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 47

Plane ticket budget

Manchester → Islamabad
Manchester → Islamabad
Manchester → Islamabad
$ 809
(fair price: $ 735)
London → Islamabad
London → Islamabad
London → Islamabad
$ 758
(fair price: $ 697)
Toronto (Ontario) → Karachi
Toronto (Ontario) → Karachi
Toronto (Ontario) → Karachi
$ 1440
(fair price: $ 1223)
London → Karachi
London → Karachi
London → Karachi
$ 652
(fair price: $ 573)
Manchester → Karachi
Manchester → Karachi
Manchester → Karachi
$ 714
(fair price: $ 611)
New York City → Islamabad
New York City → Islamabad
New York City → Islamabad
$ 1206
(fair price: $ 998)


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, Easyvoyage and Hotels.com.

Information about cost of living in Pakistan updated on 15-09-2023.

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