Quetta travel budget
Quetta: calculate your travel budget
Sample budgets for a trip to Quetta
These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Quetta for 2 people.
Low budget
(backpacker)
Daily budget:
- $ 60 for 2 ppl.
- $ 2.1 per person
- $ 0.4 per person
- Free activities
Total budget:
$ 903*(11430636UZS)
Average budget
(traveller)
Daily budget:
- $ 72 for 2 ppl.
- $ 5.3 per person
- $ 2.1 per person
- $ 1.9 per person
Total budget:
$ 1265*(16022216UZS)
High budget
(tourist)
Daily budget:
- $ 121 for 2 ppl.
- $ 8.5 per person
- $ 5.2 per person
- $ 3.8 per person
Total budget:
$ 2177*(27572230UZS)
* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).
Cost of living in Quetta compared to United States in 2024
On average, the cost of living in Quetta in 2024 is 71% less than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).
See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Quetta in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):
Explore each type of expense in detail:
RestaurantHotel
FoodTransport
Leisure activitiesShopping
Plane ticket
Local prices in Quetta by expense type
Restaurant budget in Quetta
On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Quetta is 85% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
$ 1.2/person
($ 1.2 to $ 3.7)
94% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20
3 course dinner
$ 6.6/person
($ 3.7 to $ 26)
82% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38
McDonald's meal
$ 2.2/person
($ 2.2 to $ 3)
78% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Cappuccino
$ 1.2/cup
($ 1 to $ 1.5)
76% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5
Fizzy drink
$ 0.2/can
($ 0.2 to $ 0.2)
92% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4
Water bottle
$ 0.2/bottle
($ 0.1 to $ 0.2)
92% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2
Hotel and accommodation budget in Quetta
On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Quetta is 26% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
$ 91/night
($ 65 to $ 128)
36% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 143
2-star hotel
$ 67/night
($ 53 to $ 84)
53% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 143
3-star hotel
$ 77/night
($ 51 to $ 118)
62% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 205
4-star hotel
$ 174/night
($ 162 to $ 191)
40% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 291
5-star hotel
$ 91/night
($ 65 to $ 128)
81% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 502
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 91/month
($ 65 to $ 128)
35% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 142
Room with kitchen
$ 91/month
($ 65 to $ 128)
55% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 205
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 174/month
($ 162 to $ 191)
7% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 187
Cottage or guest house
$ 91/month
($ 65 to $ 128)
59% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 223
Family room
$ 508/month
($ 508 to $ 508)
166% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 192
Supermarket food budget in Quetta
On average, the price of supermarket food in Quetta is 82% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Milk
$ 0.5/litre
($ 0.4 to $ 0.5)
51% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Bread
$ 0.3/500g
($ 0.2 to $ 0.4)
92% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Rice
$ 0.7/kg
($ 0.4 to $ 1.2)
82% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.5
Eggs
$ 1/12 eggs
($ 0.6 to $ 1.4)
73% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7
Chicken
$ 1.5/kg
($ 1.2 to $ 1.9)
87% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Apples
$ 0.6/kg
($ 0.1 to $ 1)
87% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.2
Tomatoes
$ 0.4/kg
($ 0.1 to $ 0.6)
90% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.8
Potatoes
$ 0.2/kg
($ 0.1 to $ 0.4)
93% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3
Water bottle
$ 0.3
($ 0.1 to $ 0.5)
87% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1
Public and private transport budget in Quetta
On average, the price of transport in Quetta is 73% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
$ 0.1/ticket
($ 0.1 to $ 0.3)
95% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Taxi (per km)
$ 0.3/km
($ 0.2 to $ 0.4)
82% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
$ 0.6/litre
($ 0.5 to $ 0.9)
30% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 0.4
($ 0.4 to $ 0.5)
87% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7
Leisure activity budget in Quetta
On average, budget for leisure activities in Quetta is 76% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
$ 1.9/ticket
($ 1.9 to $ 2.7)
86% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Tennis
$ 7.6/hr
($ 3.7 to $ 7.6)
66% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 23
Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Quetta
On average, shopping budget in Quetta is 82% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
$ 1/pack
($ 0.6 to $ 1)
90% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10
Levi's jeans
$ 7.2
($ 6.8 to $ 7.6)
86% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 53
Summer dress
$ 14
($ 7.6 to $ 20)
69% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 44
Plane ticket budget
Manchester → Islamabad
$ 800
(fair price: $ 702)
London → Islamabad
$ 744
(fair price: $ 656)
New York City → Islamabad
$ 1089
(fair price: $ 914)
Toronto → Islamabad
$ 1409
(fair price: $ 1172)
Sydney → Islamabad
$ 1442
(fair price: $ 1188)
Melbourne → Islamabad
$ 1430
(fair price: $ 1186)
About this information on the cost of living in Quetta
The information about the cost of living in Quetta shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including: Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.
The information about the cost of living in Quetta was updated on 13-04-2024.
