Same Cars, Different Price Tags; Know why Pakistanis pay millions for Hatchbacks

Owning a car is still a dream in Pakistan, while in India it has become a common necessity. Cars like the WagonR and Alto are within reach in India, but in Pakistan, they are only available to the financially well-off.

New Delhi: Buying a car in Pakistan is still a distant dream for ordinary people. While a middle-class family in India can easily afford a car, the same cars in Pakistan are selling at higher prices. A prime example of this is the Maruti Suzuki WagonR. The starting price of this car in India is approximately Rs 4.98 lakh, while the same car sells for Rs 3.214 lakh in Pakistan.

Price Difference Between India and Pakistan

Similarly, India's most popular hatchback, the Suzuki Alto, starts at Rs 3.50 lakh in India, while its price in Pakistan is over Rs 2.331 lakh. The difference is so large that even a mid-size SUV can be purchased for this amount in India.

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Prices of some major cars in Pakistan:

Suzuki Alto: Starting at Rs 23.31 lakh

Suzuki Swift: Rs 47.19 lakh

Toyota Fortuner: Rs 1.45 crore

Honda City: Rs 46.5 lakh

Toyota Corolla: Starting at Rs 62 lakh

Mahindra Thar: RS 28 lakh

WagonR: Rs 32 lakh

Looking at these prices, it's clear that buying a car in Pakistan is a financial burden for the average person. In India, the same cars are quite affordable.

Reasons Behind Such High Prices

According to experts, the biggest reason for the high prices of cars in Pakistan is the lack of local production and dependence on imports. Additionally, high tax rates, inflation, and the falling value of the Pakistani rupee against the US dollar also play a significant role in increasing car prices.

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Comparison of Automobile Industry

Middle-class families in India can easily afford cars like the Alto, WagonR, and Swift. In Pakistan, the same cars have become a luxury for ordinary people. This difference reflects the state of the economy and automobile industry in both countries.

Analysts say that rising car prices in Pakistan are affecting people's lifestyles and daily needs. Meanwhile, in India, the automobile industry has ensured widespread access to mid- and low-budget cars.

Owning a car is still a dream in Pakistan, while in India it has become a common necessity. Cars like the WagonR and Alto are within reach in India, but in Pakistan, they are only available to the financially well-off. This difference clearly reflects the state of the economy and automobile industry in both countries.