Faisalabad at a glance
- 104.7 men per 100 women aged 20–39, measured at district level.
- PM2.5 averages 77.7 µg/m³ a year, 16× the WHO guideline of 5.
Green is the better side of each figure. Every line is computed from the tables below.
Monthly cost breakdown
Rent outside centre plus utilities, groceries, dining and local transport make up the essentials figure. Not a full lifestyle budget. The middle column is the median across the 10 Pakistan cities we track, so every row says whether Faisalabad is the cheap side of its own market or the dear one. Green is the better side of each row.
| Rent, 1-bed outside centremonthly, USD | $58 | $74 | 1.27× as much |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent, 1-bed city centremonthly, USD | $109 | $120 | $11 |
| Groceriesmonthly, one person | $54 | $52 | $2 |
| Dining outmonthly, one person | $43 | $54 | 1.26× as much |
| Utilitiesmonthly: power, water, heating, internet | $79 | $119 | 1.51× as much |
| Average net salarymonthly, after tax; average, not median | $169 | $179 | $10 |
| Rent, 3-bed outside centremonthly, USD | $122 | $164 | 1.35× as much |
| Rent, 3-bed city centremonthly, USD | $218 | $242 | $24 |
Single person, USD. Data updated August 6, 2026.
Everyday prices
What single items cost in Faisalabad, in USD. The monthly figures above are built from these. Cheaper side of each row in green.
Eating out
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $1.80 | $2.34 | 1.30× as much |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal for 2, mid-range, three courses | $10.80 | $11.71 | $0.91 |
| McMeal at McDonald's | $5.40 | $5.40 | same |
| Cappuccino, regular | $1.48 | $1.72 | $0.24 |
| Coke/Pepsi, 0.33 L | $0.45 | $0.34 | 1.30× as much |
| Water, 0.33 L bottle | $0.31 | $0.23 | 1.38× as much |
Groceries
| Milk, 1 L | $0.81 | $0.85 | $0.04 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White bread, 500 g | $0.63 | $0.59 | $0.04 |
| White rice, 1 kg | $1.24 | $1.21 | $0.03 |
| Eggs, 12 | $1.21 | $1.21 | $0.00 |
| Local cheese, 1 kg | $8.73 | $6.03 | 1.45× as much |
| Chicken fillets, 1 kg | $2.57 | $2.83 | $0.26 |
| Apples, 1 kg | $1.06 | $1.15 | $0.09 |
| Bananas, 1 kg | $0.64 | $0.60 | $0.04 |
| Tomatoes, 1 kg | $0.49 | $0.53 | $0.04 |
| Potatoes, 1 kg | $0.30 | $0.30 | $0.01 |
| Onions, 1 kg | $0.51 | $0.34 | 1.50× as much |
| Water, 1.5 L bottle | $0.41 | $0.40 | $0.01 |
Transport & bills
| Monthly transit pass | $7.20 | $9.00 | 1.25× as much |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taxi start | $1.08 | $0.90 | $0.18 |
| Taxi, 1 km | $1.08 | $0.72 | 1.50× as much |
| Gasoline, 1 L | $1.13 | $1.15 | $0.02 |
| Basic utilities, 85 m² flat | $67.20 | $104.45 | 1.55× as much |
| Internet, 60 Mbps+ | $11.70 | $14.75 | 1.26× as much |
| Mobile plan, monthly | $7.70 | $5.60 | 1.38× as much |
Leisure
| Gym, monthly | $14.40 | $16.83 | $2.43 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cinema, one seat | $7.20 | $4.05 | 1.78× as much |
Dating-age sex ratio
Faisalabad has 104.7 men per 100 women aged 20–39 (district level). That is the 3rd-highest of 7 Pakistan cities we track. Pakistan's national figure is 104.4 — about even.
A supply figure, 20–39. The dating-pool model is in Pro.
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