VanBasket Pakistan

Food Prices in Pakistan — November 2026

Name: Pakistan — VanBasket Food Price Index
Creator: OpenVan.camp
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Updated: 1 November 2026

Current Index

vs World Average

-31%

Official (IMF + World Bank)

Real grocery prices

Price per unit in your currency

Prices known for 0 of 10 items — help fill the rest

Milk 1 L
Eggs 12 pcs
Chicken 1 kg
Rice 1 kg
Bread 500 g loaf
Water 1.5 L bottle
Cheese 1 kg
Tomatoes 1 kg
Potatoes 1 kg
Beer 0.5 L bottle

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Real purchases logged in this country (crowdsourced, local names)

Chilli Ringz

NIMCO'S · 100 gram

HBK Arena, آچینیی پایاں 8 Apr

380 PKR
Chilli Ringz

NIMCO'S · 100 gram

HBK Arena, آچینیی پایاں 8 Apr

1 £
Indomie SuperMi

indomie · 120 g

Chaseup, گلشن اقبال ٹاؤن 10 Jun

90 PKR
SOOPER

Peek Freans

Chaseup, گلشن اقبال ٹاؤن 6 Jun

40 PKR
Cadbury Mini Fingers

Cadbury, Continental Biscuits LTD. · 13.44 g

Imtiaz Super Market, گڈاپ ٹاؤن 28 Jan

20 PKR

Data: Open Food Facts — Open Prices (ODbL)

What this means for vanlife

Food in Pakistan is very cheap — 31% below the world average. An excellent destination for budget van travel: the same grocery basket costs around $207 per month (vs $300 world average).

How food prices are changing

Food overall: +9.4% over the year, as of June 2026

Jun 2023 Food price index, last 3 years Jun 2026

Official statistics: FAOSTAT, United Nations (food price index, CC BY 4.0), June 2026. Change versus the same month a year earlier. The index shows how prices moved, not what an item costs.

Index History

Index:

Based on World Bank ICP 2021, adjusted with IMF CPI

Compare with Pakistan

Pakistan

World (base = 100)

100

If you spend 100 at home:

100

Select home and destination countries to compare food costs

Similar Countries

Uzbekistan 68 -32%

Ukraine 70 -30%

Sri Lanka 68 -32%

Tanzania 70 -30%

Argentina 70 -30%

More countries in Asia

India 58.2 -41.8%

Nepal 61 -39%

Tajikistan 62 -38%

Myanmar 63 -37%

Bangladesh 65 -35%

Kyrgyzstan 65 -35%

FAQ

Is food expensive in Pakistan?

No, food in Pakistan is cheap. The VanBasket Index is 69 (world average = 100), meaning food is 31% below the global average — great for budget travel.

How much should I budget for food in Pakistan per month?

If the world average monthly food spend is $300, in Pakistan you can expect to spend around $207. This is based on the VanBasket Index of 69 (world = 100).

How does Pakistan compare to similar countries?

Pakistan has a VanBasket Index of 69. Similar or nearby countries: Uzbekistan, Ukraine, Sri Lanka.

How often is the food price data for Pakistan updated?

The index is updated monthly using IMF Consumer Price Index data. The baseline is from World Bank ICP 2021.

About the data: The VanBasket Index is based on World Bank ICP 2021 food price level data, adjusted monthly using IMF CPI. World average = 100. Index > 100 means food is more expensive than the global average. API for developers →

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