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Swat vs Lahore

PK Pakistan PK Pakistan

Swat, Pakistan compared with Lahore, Pakistan: cost of living, scores, climate and more.

At a glance

At a glance
PK Swat PK Lahore
Country Pakistan Pakistan
Nomad score 4.5 / 10 5.6 / 10
Cost of living $517 / mo $1,581 / mo
Internet speed Data unavailable Data unavailable
Weather now 31° / 18°C 35° / 25°C
Air quality (AQI) 75 Moderate 167 Unhealthy
Community votes 0 0 0 0

Climate averages

Yearly averages of monthly climate data

Climate averages
PK Swat PK Lahore
Average high 24.9°C 30°C
Average low 12.6°C 18.8°C
Precipitation 73 mm / mo 53 mm / mo
Sunshine 301 h / mo 297 h / mo
Humidity 59% 64%
Rain days 8.7 / mo 5.5 / mo
Wind speed 9 km/h 13.6 km/h

PK Swat · average high by month

PK Lahore · average high by month

Air quality

Air quality
PK Swat PK Lahore
US AQI 75 167
PM2.5 14.4 µg/m³ 95 µg/m³
PM10 25.8 µg/m³ 134.6 µg/m³
Ozone 146 µg/m³ 31 µg/m³
UV index 6.5 0

Business & Economy

Scores out of 10

Business & Economy
PK Swat PK Lahore
Blockchain & Crypto Adoption 1.7 3.6
Local Payment Services 3.6 5.6
Startup Scene 2.0 5.1

Climate & Environment

Scores out of 10

Climate & Environment
PK Swat PK Lahore
Air Conditioning 4.0 7.5
Green Spaces 7.9 5.3
Natural Disaster Risk 4.6 5.3
Noise Pollution 6.1 2.8
Seasonal Variety 7.6 5.8
Weather 6.4 4.2

Connectivity

Scores out of 10

Connectivity
PK Swat PK Lahore
Mobile Network Coverage 6.3 7.7
Power Grid Reliability 4.6 4.7
Public WiFi Availability 2.5 3.8
VPN Reliability 6.0 5.6

Cost & Affordability

Scores out of 10

Cost & Affordability
PK Swat PK Lahore
Accommodation Cost 8.2 8.3
Cost of Living 8.0 8.3
Currency Stability 3.1 3.3
Entertainment Cost 7.2 7.7
Food & Groceries 8.4 8.5
Gym Membership Cost 7.2 7.4
Transportation Cost 7.6 8.5

Culture & Entertainment

Scores out of 10

Culture & Entertainment
PK Swat PK Lahore
Culture 6.6 8.2
Indoors Fun 2.5 5.7
Language Learning Opportunities 4.2 5.5
Local Experiences & Tours 6.2 7.8
Nightlife 1.7 3.9
Outdoors & Nature 8.9 4.1

Digital Nomad Community

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Community
PK Swat PK Lahore
Nomad Events & Meetups 1.1 2.1
Nomad Friendly 2.5 3.6
Online Community Presence 1.1 2.3

Digital Nomad Essentials

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Essentials
PK Swat PK Lahore
Cafes with WiFi 3.2 6.3
Coworking Spaces Availability 1.2 6.2
Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes 1.4 5.4
Digital Nomad Popularity 1.4 2.9
Internet Speed 4.9 6.8
Local SIM Card Availability 6.9 7.9

Food & Fitness

Scores out of 10

Food & Fitness
PK Swat PK Lahore
Fitness Facilities 3.0 6.4
Food Scene 5.1 8.1
Healthy Food Options 3.9 5.3
Yoga Studios 1.5 4.0

Healthcare

Scores out of 10

Healthcare
PK Swat PK Lahore
Healthcare 3.8 6.5
Healthcare Affordability 8.9 8.8
Healthcare Quality 3.0 5.3

Legal & Administrative

Scores out of 10

Legal & Administrative
PK Swat PK Lahore
Digital Nomad Visa Availability 0.4 0.4
Ease of Business Registration 2.8 4.1
Ease of Opening Bank Account 3.2 3.7
Freedom of Speech 3.3 3.4
Political Stability 3.7 3.7
Tax Friendliness 4.2 5.8
Visa Ease 4.0 5.0

Quality of Life

Scores out of 10

Quality of Life
PK Swat PK Lahore
Air Quality 6.5 2.2
Cleanliness 4.5 3.8
Environmental Quality 7.3 3.8
Family Friendly 4.9 5.7
Language Barrier 3.6 6.9
Work-Life Balance 6.0 5.5

Safety & Tolerance

Scores out of 10

Safety & Tolerance
PK Swat PK Lahore
Female Friendly 3.2 4.1
Racial Tolerance 5.1 5.4
Safety 4.7 5.3

Transportation

Scores out of 10

Transportation
PK Swat PK Lahore
Airport Connectivity 3.3 6.9
Cycling 2.5 2.2
Intercity Travel Options 3.9 6.4
Public Transit 2.7 4.8
Ride-sharing Services 1.4 7.7
Scooter/Bike Rental Availability 2.4 2.6
Walkability 4.3 3.7

Work Environment

Scores out of 10

Work Environment
PK Swat PK Lahore
Coworking Quality 1.2 5.7
Freelance Ecosystem 2.2 5.2
Networking Opportunities 2.0 4.5
Remote Job Opportunities 2.1 4.3
Time Zone Favorability 5.2 6.4

Clothing

Local prices in US dollars

Clothing
PK Swat PK Lahore
Jeans $7.19 per pair $23 per pair
Summer Dress $7.19 per dress $18 per dress
Running Shoes $14 per pair $64 per pair

Dining Out

Local prices in US dollars

Dining Out
PK Swat PK Lahore
Dining Out $14 per month $36 per month

Entertainment

Local prices in US dollars

Entertainment
PK Swat PK Lahore
Cinema Ticket $2.16 per ticket $4.30 per ticket

Food & Dining

Local prices in US dollars

Food & Dining
PK Swat PK Lahore
Coffee $0.72 per cup $2.33 per cup
Beer $2.16 per pint $3.40 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $1.08 per meal $2.15 per meal
Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) $11 per meal $23 per meal
Fast Food Combo $2.52 per meal $5.01 per meal
Apples $0.90 per kg $1.15 per kg
Bread $0.36 per loaf $0.54 per loaf
Water (1.5L bottle) $0.22 per bottle $0.39 per bottle
Milk $0.54 per liter $0.86 per liter
Rice $0.72 per kg $1.36 per kg
Chicken Fillets $1.80 per kg $4.48 per kg
Beef $2.16 per kg $5.73 per kg
Wine (Mid-range) $11 per bottle $21 per bottle

Groceries

Local prices in US dollars

Groceries
PK Swat PK Lahore
Groceries $36 per month $115 per month

Health Insurance

Local prices in US dollars

Health Insurance
PK Swat PK Lahore
Health Insurance $3.59 per month $7.16 per month

Healthcare

Local prices in US dollars

Healthcare
PK Swat PK Lahore
Doctor Visit (GP) $3.59 per visit $8.95 per visit
Pharmacy (basic meds) $1.08 per purchase $3.58 per purchase

Housing

Local prices in US dollars

Housing
PK Swat PK Lahore
Housing $54 per month $125 per month
Apartment (1 bedroom) $57 per month $233 per month
Airbnb (1 month) $144 per month $662 per month
Coworking Space $22 per month $64 per month
Coliving Space $90 per month $161 per month

Internet & Mobile

Local prices in US dollars

Internet & Mobile
PK Swat PK Lahore
Internet & Mobile $5.39 per month $8.95 per month

Leisure Activities

Local prices in US dollars

Leisure Activities
PK Swat PK Lahore
Leisure Activities $5.39 per month $18 per month

Personal Care

Local prices in US dollars

Personal Care
PK Swat PK Lahore
Haircut $1.08 per visit $5.37 per visit
Laundry $1.08 per kg $8.95 per kg

Services

Local prices in US dollars

Services
PK Swat PK Lahore
Mobile Plan $3.59 per month $6.45 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $11 per month $20 per month
SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) $2.52 one-time $4.30 one-time
Gym Membership $11 per month $27 per month
Tennis Court (Weekend) $2.87 per hour $8.95 per hour

Transportation

Local prices in US dollars

Transportation
PK Swat PK Lahore
Transportation $8.98 per month $29 per month
Taxi Start $0.54 per trip $0.90 per trip
Taxi per km $0.14 per km $0.43 per km
Monthly Transport Pass $8.98 per month $13 per month
Ride-hailing (5km) $1.44 per trip $2.33 per trip
Gasoline $0.97 per liter $1.11 per liter
Scooter Rental $5.39 per month $5.37 per month

Utilities

Local prices in US dollars

Utilities
PK Swat PK Lahore
Utilities $18 per month $43 per month

Visa & Legal Fees

Local prices in US dollars

Visa & Legal Fees
PK Swat PK Lahore
Visa & Legal Fees $1.80 per month $0.00 per month