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What a month costs, how prices compare with other countries
Monthly cost in Pakistan
Spending runs from PKR 12,800 a month in the poorest fifth to PKR 65,700 in the richest
Per person, whole country
PKR 26,200
what a typical person spends in a month
Spending across the population
PKR 12,800richest 20%
PKR 65,700
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Key facts
The cost of living in Pakistan in numbers
Among the cheapest countries in the world
Cheaper than 100% of countries. A basket that costs PKR 278,000 at world-middle prices costs PKR 139,000 here.
The cheapest of its neighbours
No neighbouring country is cheaper. The same basket costs PKR 139,000 here against PKR 150,000 in India, the closest on price.
Typical spending takes 65% of the average wage
A typical person spends PKR 26,200 a month while the average take-home wage is PKR 40,100, so 35% of an average wage sits above what a typical person spends.
How living costs in Pakistan compare
Neighbours, region and the world on the same monthly figure
What things cost here
How much the same goods and services cost in Pakistan against other countries
Cheaper than 100% of countries
Where Pakistan sits when every country is lined up from cheapest to most expensive
Pakistanmost expensive
Bermuda
middle
A basket of goods and services that costs PKR 278,000 at world-middle prices costs PKR 139,000 here.
Data source: household consumption 2024 (World Bank), International Comparison Program 2021 (World Bank), adjusted to 2026 using IMF GDP-per-capita growth
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Cost of living in Pakistan
PKR 12,800/mo
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Take-home
PKR 30,000
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PKR 17,200
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Frequently asked questions
What is the cost of living in Pakistan?
A typical person in Pakistan spends about PKR 26,200 a month — around PKR 314,000 a year — on housing, groceries, transport and other everyday costs. It's a nationwide average across different regions, cities and types of housing.
What is the standard of living in Pakistan?
By spending, Pakistan ranks #156 of 185 countries. A typical person spends about PKR 26,200 a month, the poorest 20% about PKR 12,800 and the richest 20% about PKR 65,700. The gap between them shows how unevenly people live.
What is the cost of living in Pakistan in US dollars?
The cost of living in Pakistan is about $94 a month, or roughly $1,128 a year per person.
How much money do you need to live comfortably in Pakistan?
It all depends on your standard of living. A modest budget runs about PKR 12,800 a month per person, a typical one around PKR 26,200, and a comfortable life around PKR 33,100. In big cities and for a family, costs are usually higher.
Is the average salary in Pakistan enough to live on?
Yes, with room to spare. Average spending is about PKR 26,200 a month, while the average take-home pay in Pakistan is about PKR 40,100. For more on incomes, see salaries in Pakistan.
Is Pakistan an expensive country to live in?
No. Pakistan is more expensive than 16% of countries worldwide and ranks 26th of 27 in Asia by cost of living.
What currency is used in Pakistan?
Pakistan uses the Pakistani Rupee (PKR). Amounts on this page are shown in it; the currency switcher converts them.
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