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

Skardu travel budget

Skardu: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Skardu

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

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

Cost of living in Skardu compared to United States in 2025

On average, the cost of living in Skardu in 2025 is 66% 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 Skardu in 2025 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Skardu by expense type

Restaurant budget in Skardu

Lunch

$ 2.8/person
( $ 2.8)

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

3 course dinner

$ 3.6/person
( $ 3.6)

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90% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 39

McDonald's meal

$ 5.7/person
( $ 5.7)

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52% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Cappuccino

$ 0.4/cup
( $ 0.4)

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93% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3

Fizzy drink

$ 0.2/can
( $ 0.2)

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89% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.6

Water bottle

$ 0.2/bottle
( $ 0.2)

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87% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Hotel and accommodation budget in Skardu

1-star hotel

$ 72/night
($ 17 to $ 134)

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57% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 169

2-star hotel

$ 80/night
($ 39 to $ 143)

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52% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 167

3-star hotel

$ 107/night
($ 95 to $ 127)

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56% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 244

4-star hotel

$ 57/night
($ 49 to $ 65)

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83% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 348

5-star hotel

$ 83/night
($ 78 to $ 86)

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85% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 584

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 72/month
($ 17 to $ 134)

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59% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 176

Room with kitchen

$ 77/month
($ 45 to $ 114)

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71% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 266

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 72/month
($ 44 to $ 113)

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67% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 223

Cottage or guest house

$ 72/month
($ 17 to $ 134)

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72% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 256

Family room

$ 142/month
($ 80 to $ 236)

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34% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 217

Supermarket food budget in Skardu

Milk

$ 0.9/litre
( $ 0.9)

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9% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1

Bread

$ 0.4/500g
( $ 0.4)

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90% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7

Rice

$ 0.6/kg
( $ 0.6)

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88% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6

Eggs

$ 1.1/12 eggs
( $ 1.1)

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77% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.4

Chicken

$ 2.5/kg
( $ 2.5)

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80% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Apples

$ 0.6/kg
( $ 0.6)

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88% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.2

Tomatoes

$ 0.7/kg
( $ 0.7)

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85% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9

Potatoes

$ 0.7/kg
( $ 0.7)

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75% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9

Water bottle

$ 0.2
( $ 0.2)

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90% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.3

Public and private transport budget in Skardu

Bus ticket

$ 0.1/ticket
( $ 0.1)

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94% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Taxi (per km)

$ 0.6/km
( $ 0.6)

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68% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.8

Petrol

$ 1.1/litre
( $ 1.1)

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16% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 0.8
( $ 0.8)

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76% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5

Leisure activity budget in Skardu

Tennis

$ 6.8/hr
( $ 6.8)

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70% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 23

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Skardu

Cigarettes

$ 1.1/pack
( $ 1.1)

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89% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10.4

Levi's jeans

$ 23
( $ 23)

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59% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 53

Summer dress

$ 44
( $ 44)

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1% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 44

Plane ticket budget

London → Islamabad

$ 765
(fair price: $ 667)

Manchester → Islamabad

$ 808
(fair price: $ 733)

New York City → Islamabad

$ 1249
(fair price: $ 1104)

Sydney → Islamabad

$ 1332
(fair price: $ 1150)

Toronto → Islamabad

$ 1566
(fair price: $ 1411)

Melbourne → Islamabad

$ 1313
(fair price: $ 1137)