General Country Information 🌍
In numbers… 📐
Weather ⛅
Language and Education 🔬
Well-being 💉
Safety 👮
Transportation ✈️
Costs and Prices 🤑
| Cash required for everyday purchases | yes |
Prices for Everyday Goods 💰
| Item | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Bottle water | $0.25 |
| Cigarettes | $0.5 |
| Burger | $1 |
| Coffee | $0.5 |
| Beer | $1 |
Accomedation Costs 🛌
| Type | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Flat | $150/month |
| Hotel 3 star | $30/night |
| Hotel 5 star | $70/night |
Transportation Costs 🚐
| Type | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Cab | $2.5/10km |
| Petrol | $1.20/l |
| Rental car | $30/day |
| Public transportation | $1.5/daypass |
| Bike rental | $5/day |
Taxes 💸
| Type | Rate |
|---|---|
| Tax rate | 10% |
| Vat | 17% |
Average Income 💼
| Income | $1500 |
Tipping 💁️
| Is tipping required? | Yes |
| Location | Tipping Amount |
|---|---|
| Cab | 10% |
| Restaurant | 10-15% |
| Bar | 10-15% |
| Coffeeshop | 10% |
| Services | 10-15% |
Digital 🤖
| Internet speed | 15.62/MBits |
| Tld | .pk |
| Free wifi | 7/10 |
| Population with access to internet | 34% |
| Phone mobile data | $10 for 10GB |
Electricity 🔌
| Power grid | 75% (Uptime) |
| Sockets | Type C, Type D, Type G |
Shopping 🛒
Opening Times 🕰
| Closing days | Sunday |
| Closing times | 8:00 PM |
| Opening times | 10:00 AM |
Most popular Stores 🏪
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| Online shopping | Daraz.pk |
| Supermarket | Carrefour |
| Pharmacy | Dawakhana |
| Drugstore | N/A |
Fun and Relaxation 😃
Bars and Nightlife 🕺
| Closing hour of bars and clubs | 1:00 AM |
| Topic | Rating (0-10) |
|---|---|
| Nightlife | 3/10 |
| Bars | 3/10 |
Parks and leisure 🎢
| Topic | Rating (0-10) |
|---|---|
| Holiday Parks | 5/10 |
| Public Parks | 7/10 |
| Swimming | 6/10 |
Sports ⚽
| Most popular Sport | Cricket |
Food 🍕️
| Food Name | Description | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Biryani | A fragrant rice dish cooked with meat, vegetables, and spices | $5-$10 |
| Nihari | A slow-cooked beef stew | $4-$8 |
| Haleem | A thick stew made with wheat, lentils, meat, and spices | $3-$6 |
| Karahi | A stir-fried dish made with meat, vegetables, and spices | $6-$10 |
| Seekh kebab | Grilled meat skewers | $2-$4 |
| Chapli kebab | A patty made with ground meat, spices, and herbs | $2-$4 |
| Paratha | A flatbread cooked on a griddle | $1-$2 |
| Naan | A leavened flatbread | $1-$2 |
| Lassi | A yogurt-based drink | $1-$2 |
| Gulab jamun | A sweet dumpling made with milk solids and flour | $1-$2 |
Drinks 🍻️
| Drink Name | Description | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Lassi | A yogurt-based drink, often flavored with fruit or spices | 1-2 |
| Chai | A strong black tea, often served with milk and sugar | 1-2 |
| Nimbu Pani | A refreshing lemonade, made with fresh lemons, water, and sugar | 1-2 |
| Rooh Afza | A sweet, concentrated syrup, often used to make drinks or desserts | 2-3 |
| Sharbat | A sweet, non-alcoholic drink, made with fruit or flower extracts | 2-3 |
| Falooda | A cold dessert drink, made with vermicelli noodles, milk, and ice cream | 2-3 |
| Kashmiri Chai | A special tea made with green tea leaves, saffron, and almonds | 3-4 |
| Karak Chai | A strong black tea, often served with milk and cardamom | 1-2 |
Souvenirs 👜
| Souvenir | Description | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Truck Art | Colorful and intricate paintings on trucks and buses, often depicting scenes from Pakistani life | $10-$50 |
| Ajrak | Hand-woven cotton shawls with geometric patterns, typically used as a wrap or scarf | $20-$50 |
| Peshawari Chappal | Traditional leather sandals with intricate embroidery | $15-$30 |
| Phulkari | Embroidered shawls and scarves from Punjab, featuring floral motifs | $30-$100 |
| Kashmiri Shawls | Fine wool shawls with intricate designs, often featuring paisleys or flowers | $50-$200 |
| Blue Pottery | Ceramic pottery with a distinctive blue glaze, often decorated with floral or geometric patterns | $20-$50 |
| Carpets | Hand-woven carpets with intricate designs, made from wool, silk, or cotton | $100-$1000 |
| Jewelry | Gold, silver, and gemstone jewelry, often featuring traditional Pakistani designs | $50-$500 |
| Miniature Paintings | Small, intricate paintings depicting scenes from Pakistani life or history | $20-$100 |
| Himalayan Salt Lamps | Lamps made from salt crystals from the Himalayan mountains, believed to have therapeutic properties | $15-$50 |
Holidays 🍹
| Holiday Name | Time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | January 1 | Celebrates the start of the new year |
| Pakistan Resolution Day | March 23 | Commemorates the adoption of the Lahore Resolution in 1940, which called for the creation of a separate Muslim state |
| Labour Day | May 1 | Celebrates the contributions of workers |
| Eid-ul-Fitr | Varies | Celebrates the end of Ramadan, the Muslim month of fasting |
| Eid-ul-Adha | Varies | Celebrates the sacrifice of animals during the Hajj pilgrimage |
| Independence Day | August 14 | Commemorates the independence of Pakistan from British rule in 1947 |
| Defence Day | September 6 | Celebrates the victory of Pakistan in the 1965 war with India |
| Christmas Day | December 25 | Celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ |
News 📰
| Medium | Name |
|---|---|
| Newspaper | Jang |
| Online news | Dawn.com |
| Tv | ARY News |
| Radio | FM 101 |