If you’re thinking of installing Microsoft 365 (formerly “Office 365”) in Pakistan, understanding the pricing and licensing details is essential. Whether you’re a student, professional, or business user, knowing what plans cost and what they include will help you make an informed decision.

What is Microsoft 365?

Microsoft 365 is a subscription-based productivity suite that includes the familiar Office apps (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) along with cloud services like OneDrive and collaboration tools like Teams. Unlike older one-time purchase versions of Office, Microsoft 365 gives you ongoing access to updates, multiple devices, and cloud features.

Key Pricing References in Pakistan

Here are current price references for Pakistan:

• On Microsoft’s official Pakistan store:

  • Microsoft 365 Personal: PKR Rs 22,999/year. 

  • Microsoft 365 Family: PKR Rs 28,999/year.

• From a local authorised reseller (Pakistan):

  • Microsoft 365 Personal: approx PKR 9,000 - 10,500/year. applecomputerspk.com+1

  • Microsoft 365 Family: approx PKR 12,000 - 14,500/year. applecomputerspk.com

  • Business-type plans: e.g., Standard/Enterprise licences costing PKR 18,899 and up for more advanced features. applecomputerspk.com+1

Why the Price Varies

There are multiple reasons you’ll see different prices in the market:

• Official “retail” pricing from Microsoft vs. discounted or reseller pricing.

• Licence type: Personal vs Family vs Business vs Enterprise.

• Number of users/devices included.

• Duration of subscription (1 year vs multi-year).

• Currency fluctuations and regional pricing adjustments.

• Whether the product is from an authorised reseller or a grey‐market key.

What to Choose Based on Your Needs

• For one person: The Personal plan offers full Office apps + cloud storage for a single user.

• For multiple users/family: The Family plan allows up to 6 users under one subscription, with shared benefits.

• For business/professional use: Business or Enterprise plans include extra services (email hosting, Teams, admin tools, security). Expect higher cost.

• For students/education: Some special licences or discounts may apply—check with vendor/education channel.

What to Verify Before Buying

• Ensure the seller is authorised and the licence is genuine.

• Confirm what the price covers: number of users, devices, duration (1 year vs “lifetime”).

• Check renewal cost: some low-intro offers may cost more on renewal.

• Confirm that the plan includes the tools you need (desktop apps, cloud storage, collaboration tools).

• Keep proof of purchase and licence key safe for future use or reinstall.

Summary

If you’re buying Office 365 in Pakistan:

• The official retail price for the Personal plan is around Rs 22,999/year and the Family plan around Rs 28,999/year.

• From local authorised resellers you may find lower prices (e.g., ~Rs 9,000/year for Personal) but verify license validity and terms.

• Choose the plan that matches number of users/devices and required features.