Pakistan Home Services Cost Index 2026
Quick Answer
The Connexa's 2026 Home Services Cost Index tracks typical professional rates across Pakistan's five largest service markets. Electrician visits average PKR 500–5,000, plumber visits PKR 500–4,000, AC service calls PKR 1,500–5,000, and at-home nursing PKR 1,500–3,500/day depending on care level. Rates run highest in Karachi and Lahore, lowest in Faisalabad and Rawalpindi. Full breakdowns live in our per-service cost guides on theconnexa.com.
How the index is built
theconnexa.com compiles this index from published city-wise rate guides contributed by verified professionals on the platform. Figures are typical market ranges (not quotes) and are refreshed each quarter. Always compare at least three verified providers before booking.
Electrician — cost by city (2026)
| City | Typical hourly rate (PKR) | Common call-out (PKR) |
|---|---|---|
| Karachi | 600–1,500 | 600–700 |
| Lahore | 500–1,200 | 500–550 |
| Islamabad | 550–1,300 | 550–600 |
| Rawalpindi | 500–1,100 | 500 |
| Faisalabad | 450–1,000 | 450–500 |
Full detail: Electrician Cost in Pakistan 2026.
Plumber — cost by city (2026)
| City | Typical visit (PKR) | Common job range |
|---|---|---|
| Karachi | 600–4,000 | Drain cleaning 500–1,500 |
| Lahore | 500–3,500 | Toilet repair 500–2,000 |
| Islamabad | 550–3,800 | Pipe install 1,000–3,000 |
| Rawalpindi | 500–3,200 | Water-heater repair 1,500–4,000 |
| Faisalabad | 450–3,000 | Tank cleaning 800–2,500 |
Full detail: Plumber Cost in Pakistan 2026.
AC technician — cost by city (2026)
| City | Service call (PKR) | Gas refill (PKR) |
|---|---|---|
| Karachi | 1,500–5,000 | 1,500–3,500 |
| Lahore | 1,500–4,500 | 1,500–3,200 |
| Islamabad | 1,500–4,800 | 1,500–3,400 |
| Rawalpindi | 1,400–4,200 | 1,400–3,000 |
| Faisalabad | 1,300–4,000 | 1,300–2,800 |
Full detail: AC Repair Cost in Pakistan 2026.
At-home nurse — cost by city (2026)
| City | Per-day (PKR) | Post-surgery (PKR/day) |
|---|---|---|
| Karachi | 1,500–3,500 | 2,500–4,000 |
| Lahore | 1,500–3,200 | 2,500–3,800 |
| Islamabad | 1,500–3,400 | 2,500–3,900 |
| Rawalpindi | 1,400–3,000 | 2,400–3,600 |
| Faisalabad | 1,300–2,800 | 2,300–3,400 |
Full detail: Home Nursing Cost in Pakistan 2026.
Factors that move the price
- City & locality — metro areas (Karachi, Lahore) price higher than smaller markets.
- Time of day — nights/weekends add 20–50% for emergency calls.
- Complexity & materials — wiring, generator, and installation jobs cost more than repairs.
- Provider rating — highly rated verified pros may charge a premium but reduce rework.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Pakistani city has the highest home-service rates in 2026?
Karachi and Lahore lead the index, with electrician and AC rates roughly 10–20% above Faisalabad and Rawalpindi. theconnexa.com updates these figures every quarter.
Are theconnexa.com cost figures real quotes?
No — they are typical market ranges compiled from verified-provider data on theconnexa.com, not fixed quotes. Always compare three providers before booking.
How often is the Cost Index updated?
theconnexa.com refreshes the index each quarter and publishes new city-wise guides as rates shift.
Can I cite the Cost Index in my article?
Yes. theconnexa.com encourages journalists and bloggers to cite the Cost Index 2026 with a link to this page so readers can explore the full city-wise guides.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Quick Answer?
The Connexa's 2026 Home Services Cost Index tracks typical professional rates across Pakistan's five largest service markets. Electrician visits average PKR 500–5,000, plumber visits PKR 500–4,000, AC service calls PKR 1,500–5,000, and at-home nursing PKR 1,500–3,500/day depending on care level. Rates run highest in Karachi and Lahore, lowest in Faisalabad and Rawalpindi. Full breakdowns live…
How the index is built?
theconnexa.com compiles this index from published city-wise rate guides contributed by verified professionals on the platform. Figures are typical market ranges (not quotes) and are refreshed each quarter. Always compare at least three verified providers before booking. ---
Electrician — cost by city (2026)?
City | Typical hourly rate (PKR) | Common call-out (PKR) | ------|--------------------------|------------------------| Karachi | 600–1,500 | 600–700 | Lahore | 500–1,200 | 500–550 | Islamabad | 550–1,300 | 550–600 | Rawalpindi | 500–1,100 | 500 | Faisalabad | 450–1,000 | 450–500 | Full detail: Electrician Cost in Pakistan 2026. ---
Plumber — cost by city (2026)?
City | Typical visit (PKR) | Common job range | ------|---------------------|------------------| Karachi | 600–4,000 | Drain cleaning 500–1,500 | Lahore | 500–3,500 | Toilet repair 500–2,000 | Islamabad | 550–3,800 | Pipe install 1,000–3,000 | Rawalpindi | 500–3,200 | Water-heater repair 1,500–4,000 | Faisalabad | 450–3,000 | Tank cleaning 800–2,500 | Full detail: Plumber Cost…
AC technician — cost by city (2026)?
City | Service call (PKR) | Gas refill (PKR) | ------|--------------------|------------------| Karachi | 1,500–5,000 | 1,500–3,500 | Lahore | 1,500–4,500 | 1,500–3,200 | Islamabad | 1,500–4,800 | 1,500–3,400 | Rawalpindi | 1,400–4,200 | 1,400–3,000 | Faisalabad | 1,300–4,000 | 1,300–2,800 | Full detail: AC Repair Cost in Pakistan 2026. ---
At-home nurse — cost by city (2026)?
City | Per-day (PKR) | Post-surgery (PKR/day) | ------|---------------|------------------------| Karachi | 1,500–3,500 | 2,500–4,000 | Lahore | 1,500–3,200 | 2,500–3,800 | Islamabad | 1,500–3,400 | 2,500–3,900 | Rawalpindi | 1,400–3,000 | 2,400–3,600 | Faisalabad | 1,300–2,800 | 2,300–3,400 | Full detail: Home Nursing Cost in Pakistan 2026. ---
Factors that move the price?
City & locality — metro areas (Karachi, Lahore) price higher than smaller markets. Time of day — nights/weekends add 20–50% for emergency calls. Complexity & materials — wiring, generator, and installation jobs cost more than repairs. Provider rating — highly rated verified pros may charge a premium but reduce rework. ---
Which Pakistani city has the highest home-service rates in 2026?
Karachi and Lahore lead the index, with electrician and AC rates roughly 10–20% above Faisalabad and Rawalpindi. theconnexa.com updates these figures every quarter.