The most popular hatchback Maruti Suzuki Alto in India is priced at just Rs 3.50 lakh. However, Suzuki Alto is priced at more than Rs 23.31 lakh in Pakistan. The obvious reason behind such high prices in Pakistan is the lack of local production and import.
Buying a car in Pakistan is no less than a dream for the common man. When car prices in India are in reach of the average middle class family, in Pakistan, the same car is sold at a very high price. One of the main examples of this is Maruti Suzuki WagonR. In India, the start of this car is around Rs 4.98 lakh, while in Pakistan, the same car is being sold for around Rs 32.14 lakh.
Likewise, Maruti Suzuki Alto, the most popular hatchback in India, starts at just Rs 3.50 lakh. However, Suzuki Alto is priced at more than Rs 23.31 lakh in Pakistan. The difference is so large that in India, you can buy medium -sized SUVs in such an amount of difference.
The price of a car in Pakistan skyrocketed
- Suzuki Alto: Starting at ₹ 23.31 lakh
- Suzuki Swift: ₹ 47.19 lakh
- Toyota Fortuner: ₹ 1.45 crore
- Honda City: ₹ 46.5 lakh
- Toyota Corolla: Starting at ₹ 62 lakh
- Mahindra Thar: ₹ 28 lakh
- WagonR: ₹ 32 lakh
Given these prices, it is clear that buying a car in Pakistan is a huge financial burden for people. Meanwhile, the price of this same car in India is very low.
Why such high prices?
The obvious reason behind the high car prices in Pakistan is the lack of local production and import. In addition, the declining value of Pakistani rupees against high taxes, inflation and dollars also plays an important role in raising car prices.
Automobile industry status
While a common middle class family can easily buy cars like Alto, WagonR and Swift, it is extremely difficult to buy the same car in Pakistan. This major price difference clearly reflects the economy of both countries and the status of the automobile industry. In Pakistan, buying a car is still considered luxury, while in India, it has become a common necessity.
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