Cost of living in Barda is 49% higher than in Lahore (without rent).
Rent in Barda is 39% more expensive than in Lahore.
Cost of living including rent in Barda is 45% higher than in Lahore.
Food in Barda is 89% more expensive than in Lahore.
Transport in Barda is 64% cheaper than in Lahore.
| Barda | Lahore | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Barda | Lahore | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
8.87 $ | 1.8 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 11.8 $ | 17.9 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 7.71 $ | 4.33 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.48 $ | 3.55 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.54 $ | 1.87 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.35 $ | 0.33 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.33 $ | 0.78 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.47 $ | 0.67 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.4 $ | 1.25 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.4 $ | 1.22 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.45 $ | 5.64 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.57 $ | 2.39 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.1 $ | 3.71 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.07 $ | 1.01 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.71 $ | 0.59 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.51 $ | 0.6 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.62 $ | 0.35 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.51 $ | 0.56 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.39 $ | 0.24 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 0.91 $ | 0.73 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 8.75 $ | 0.72 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.31 $ | 0.52 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 3.54 $ | 1.98 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.24 $ | 0.18 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 17.8 $ | 5.71 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.71 $ | 1 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 6.2 $ | 4.14 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 20.2 $ | 12.9 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 7.7 $ | 2.05 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.74 $ | 2.29 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.58 $ | 1.02 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 0.98 $ | 0.82 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
36 $ | 72.5 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
56.2 $ | 111 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
14.7 $ | 16.3 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 152 $ | 65.6 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 200 $ | 186 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 252 $ | 101 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 516 $ | 279 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,850 $ | 661 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 917 $ | 588 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 389 $ | 177 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 9.34 % | 20 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 11.8 $ | 12.3 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 2.95 $ | 5.06 $ |
| Haircut | 4.38 $ | 3.56 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 121 $ | 69.7 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 56.9 $ | 15.5 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 224 $ | 33.4 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 6,304 $ | 1,046 $ |