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:

  • $ 49 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 3.5 per person
  • $ 0.9 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 800* (10103884 UZS)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 75 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 8.6 per person
  • $ 4.1 per person
  • $ 4.7 per person

Total budget:

$ 1523* (19235608 UZS)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 119 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 9.9 per person
  • $ 9.7 per person
  • $ 9.4 per person

Total budget:

$ 2472* (31221498 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 2025

Cost of living: Pakistan VS Belgium

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Pakistan in 2025 is 63% less than in Belgium.

The graphic below shows the percentage of variation between prices Belgium in in Belgium and Belgium by types of expenses:

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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 78% less than in Belgium.
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Lunch
Lunch
$ 2/person
($ 0.9 to $ 3.9)

91% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 24
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 6.9/person
($ 4.3 to $ 16)

85% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 47
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 4.7/person
($ 3.9 to $ 5.9)

59% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 12
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 1.9/cup
($ 0.6 to $ 3.3)

52% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 4.1
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 0.4/can
($ 0.2 to $ 0.6)

88% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 3.2
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.2/bottle
($ 0.2 to $ 0.4)

91% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 2.9

Pakistan: Hotel and accommodation budget

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Pakistan costs 40% less than in Belgium.
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1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 70/night
($ 28 to $ 221)

34% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 106
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 69/night
($ 35 to $ 198)

52% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 145
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 80/night
($ 42 to $ 192)

48% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 156
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 158/night
($ 97 to $ 261)

15% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 187
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 110/night
($ 60 to $ 231)

55% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 245
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 72/month
($ 36 to $ 180)

41% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 123
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 137/month
($ 90 to $ 348)

30% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 198
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 116/month
($ 67 to $ 204)

40% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 194
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 62/month
($ 28 to $ 186)

63% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 170
Family room
Family room
$ 195/month
($ 131 to $ 456)

24% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 259

Pakistan: Supermarket food budget

On average, the price of supermarket food in Pakistan costs 65% less than in Belgium.
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Milk
Milk
$ 0.8/litre
($ 0.6 to $ 1.1)

35% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 1.3
Bread
Bread
$ 0.7/500g
($ 0.4 to $ 1.1)

86% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 4.9
Rice
Rice
$ 1.4/kg
($ 0.9 to $ 1.8)

45% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 2.5
Eggs
Eggs
$ 1.3/12 eggs
($ 0.9 to $ 1.6)

67% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 4
Chicken
Chicken
$ 3.1/kg
($ 1.8 to $ 4.6)

74% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 13
Apples
Apples
$ 1.2/kg
($ 0.6 to $ 1.5)

59% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 2.9
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 0.6/kg
($ 0.2 to $ 0.9)

80% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 3
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 0.4/kg
($ 0.2 to $ 0.7)

81% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 2.1
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.5
($ 0.2 to $ 0.6)

60% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 1

Pakistan: Public and private transport budget

On average, the price of transport in Pakistan costs 62% less than in Belgium.
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Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 0.2/ticket
($ 0.1 to $ 0.4)

93% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 2.9
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 0.6/km
($ 0.2 to $ 0.9)

80% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 2.9
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.1/litre
($ 1.1 to $ 1.2)

44% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 2
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 0.8
($ 0.5 to $ 1.5)

86% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 5.9
Car hire
Car hire
$ 56/24hrs
($ 45 to $ 72)

7% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 60

Pakistan: Leisure activity budget

On average, budget for leisure activities in Pakistan costs 62% less than in Belgium.
Cinema
Cinema
$ 4.7/ticket
($ 3.3 to $ 7.9)

68% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 15
Tennis
Tennis
$ 9.3/hr
($ 3.9 to $ 16)

56% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 22

Pakistan: Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes

On average, shopping budget in Pakistan costs 70% less than in Belgium.
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 2.1/pack
($ 1.8 to $ 2.9)

81% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 12
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 17
($ 5.9 to $ 37)

84% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 107
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 26
($ 12 to $ 52)

46% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 47

Plane ticket budget

London → Islamabad
London → Islamabad
London → Islamabad
$ 837
(fair price: $ 711)
Manchester → Islamabad
Manchester → Islamabad
Manchester → Islamabad
$ 886
(fair price: $ 788)
London → Karachi
London → Karachi
London → Karachi
$ 677
(fair price: $ 597)
Toronto → Islamabad
Toronto → Islamabad
Toronto → Islamabad
$ 1636
(fair price: $ 1455)
Toronto → Karachi
Toronto → Karachi
Toronto → Karachi
$ 1448
(fair price: $ 1311)
Edinburgh → Islamabad
Edinburgh → Islamabad
Edinburgh → Islamabad
$ 953
(fair price: $ 829)

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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 12-11-2024.

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