Lahore vs Tokyo Cost of Living
Lahore (Pakistan) · Overall index 17.9 — Tokyo (Japan) · Overall index 53.8
Summary
- Overall, Tokyo is 201% more expensive than Lahore.
- Rent in Tokyo is 331% more expensive than in Lahore.
- Transport in Tokyo is 234% more expensive than in Lahore.
| Item | Lahore | Tokyo | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | +331% | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $299 | $1,307 | +337% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $198 | $782 | +295% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $579 | $2,737 | +373% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $365 | $1,558 | +327% |
| Groceries | +174% | ||
| Milk (1L) | $0.36 | $0.87 | +142% |
| White bread (500g) | $1.09 | $2.62 | +140% |
| Rice (1kg) | $1.29 | $3.43 | +166% |
| Eggs (12) | $1.16 | $3.26 | +181% |
| Local cheese (1kg) | $3.91 | $9.15 | +134% |
| Chicken fillets (1kg) | $3.56 | $9.77 | +174% |
| Beef round (1kg) | $4.76 | $14.2 | +198% |
| Apples (1kg) | $1.31 | $3.74 | +185% |
| Bananas (1kg) | $0.58 | $1.62 | +179% |
| Oranges (1kg) | $1.28 | $3 | +134% |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | $1.29 | $4.44 | +244% |
| Potatoes (1kg) | $0.74 | $2.3 | +211% |
| Onions (1kg) | $0.65 | $2.06 | +217% |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $0.73 | $1.69 | +132% |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $0.56 | $1.8 | +221% |
| Bottle of wine (mid-range) | $4.38 | $11.4 | +160% |
| Transport | +234% | ||
| Public transport, one-way ticket | $0.5 | $1.65 | +230% |
| Public transport, monthly pass | $21.9 | $75.4 | +244% |
| Taxi, base fare | $0.69 | $2.32 | +236% |
| Taxi, per km | $0.34 | $1.23 | +262% |
| Gasoline (1L) | $0.19 | $0.58 | +205% |
| New compact car (e.g., VW Golf) | $5,393 | $18,186 | +237% |
| Dining out | +227% | ||
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $4.92 | $13.8 | +180% |
| Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses) | $24.9 | $70.3 | +182% |
| Fast food combo meal | $2.38 | $7.88 | +231% |
| Cappuccino | $0.99 | $3.87 | +291% |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant) | $0.56 | $1.65 | +195% |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $1.52 | $4.95 | +226% |
| Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.5 | $5.82 | +288% |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $0.41 | $1.35 | +229% |
| Telecom | +137% | ||
| Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly) | $19.6 | $41.5 | +112% |
| Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly) | $20.3 | $52.1 | +157% |
| Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) | $0.1 | $0.26 | +160% |
| Video streaming subscription (monthly) | $5.58 | $12.7 | +128% |
| Utilities & household | +175% | ||
| Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly) | $44.9 | $126 | +181% |
| Electricity (1 kWh) | $0.05 | $0.15 | +200% |
| Tap water (1m³) | $1.22 | $3.07 | +152% |
| Natural gas (1m³) | $0.37 | $1.05 | +184% |
| Waste collection (monthly) | $5.47 | $16.3 | +198% |
| Fitness club (monthly) | $21.2 | $62.2 | +193% |
| Cinema ticket (1 seat) | $3.78 | $9.79 | +159% |
| Men's haircut | $8.06 | $23.3 | +189% |
| Domestic cleaning (1 hour) | $6.96 | $18.8 | +170% |
| Private kindergarten (monthly) | $598 | $1,434 | +140% |
3,021 total data points · Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15
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