Lahore vs Seoul Cost of Living
Lahore (Pakistan) · Overall index 17.9 — Seoul (South Korea) · Overall index 53.3
Summary
- Overall, Seoul is 198% more expensive than Lahore.
- Rent in Seoul is 326% more expensive than in Lahore.
- Transport in Seoul is 243% more expensive than in Lahore.
| Item | Lahore | Seoul | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | +326% | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $299 | $1,128 | +277% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $198 | $885 | +347% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $579 | $2,631 | +354% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $365 | $1,576 | +332% |
| Groceries | +173% | ||
| Milk (1L) | $0.36 | $0.97 | +169% |
| White bread (500g) | $1.09 | $3.03 | +178% |
| Rice (1kg) | $1.29 | $3.33 | +158% |
| Eggs (12) | $1.16 | $3.32 | +186% |
| Local cheese (1kg) | $3.91 | $9.47 | +142% |
| Chicken fillets (1kg) | $3.56 | $8.39 | +136% |
| Beef round (1kg) | $4.76 | $14.8 | +211% |
| Apples (1kg) | $1.31 | $4.15 | +217% |
| Bananas (1kg) | $0.58 | $1.53 | +164% |
| Oranges (1kg) | $1.28 | $3.36 | +163% |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | $1.29 | $3.73 | +189% |
| Potatoes (1kg) | $0.74 | $2.22 | +200% |
| Onions (1kg) | $0.65 | $1.86 | +186% |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $0.73 | $1.71 | +134% |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $0.56 | $1.67 | +198% |
| Bottle of wine (mid-range) | $4.38 | $11.7 | +167% |
| Transport | +243% | ||
| Public transport, one-way ticket | $0.5 | $1.68 | +236% |
| Public transport, monthly pass | $21.9 | $68.9 | +215% |
| Taxi, base fare | $0.69 | $2.76 | +300% |
| Taxi, per km | $0.34 | $1.34 | +294% |
| Gasoline (1L) | $0.19 | $0.53 | +179% |
| New compact car (e.g., VW Golf) | $5,393 | $18,844 | +249% |
| Dining out | +230% | ||
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $4.92 | $14.8 | +201% |
| Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses) | $24.9 | $84.8 | +241% |
| Fast food combo meal | $2.38 | $7.96 | +234% |
| Cappuccino | $0.99 | $3.11 | +214% |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant) | $0.56 | $1.89 | +237% |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $1.52 | $4.53 | +198% |
| Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.5 | $5.53 | +269% |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $0.41 | $1.43 | +249% |
| Telecom | +120% | ||
| Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly) | $19.6 | $45.1 | +130% |
| Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly) | $20.3 | $47.3 | +133% |
| Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) | $0.1 | $0.22 | +120% |
| Video streaming subscription (monthly) | $5.58 | $11.3 | +103% |
| Utilities & household | +174% | ||
| Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly) | $44.9 | $130 | +190% |
| Electricity (1 kWh) | $0.05 | $0.16 | +220% |
| Tap water (1m³) | $1.22 | $3.13 | +157% |
| Natural gas (1m³) | $0.37 | $1.03 | +178% |
| Waste collection (monthly) | $5.47 | $15.9 | +191% |
| Fitness club (monthly) | $21.2 | $60.9 | +187% |
| Cinema ticket (1 seat) | $3.78 | $9.46 | +150% |
| Men's haircut | $8.06 | $22.9 | +184% |
| Domestic cleaning (1 hour) | $6.96 | $16.6 | +139% |
| Private kindergarten (monthly) | $598 | $1,561 | +161% |
3,067 total data points · Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15
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