- Cost of Living
- Pakistan
- India
- Karachi
- Bhopal
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Karachi (Pakistan) and Bhopal (India)
| Food | 66% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Karachi (Pakistan) is 66% cheaper than in Bhopal (India) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | ₨150 (₨84) | ₨216 | 61% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨117 (₨66) | ₨153 | 57% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | ₨76 (₨42) | ₨114 | 63% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨32 (₨18.08) | ₨40 | 55% |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨21 (₨12.01) | ₨42 | 71% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨76 (₨43) | ₨33 | 31% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨89 (₨50) | ₨91 | 45% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨46 (₨26) | ₨106 | 75% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | ₨90 (₨50) | ₨48 | 5% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | ₨27 (₨15.26) | ₨92 | 83% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨171 (₨96) | ₨550 | 83% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨30 (₨16.75) | ₨87 | 81% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨16.70 (₨9.35) | ₨68 | 86% |
| Housing | 35% | ||
| Housing in Karachi (Pakistan) is 35% more expensive than in Bhopal (India) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | ₨63,949 (₨35,818) | ₨15,833 | 126% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨1,788 (₨1,001) | ₨3,200 | 69% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | ₨641 (₨359) | ₨1,563 | 77% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨9,227 (₨5,168) | ₨38,400 | 87% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | ₨3,869 (₨2,167) | ₨4,500 | 52% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨123 (₨69) | ₨125 | 45% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨50 | - |
| Clothes | 30% | ||
| Clothes in Karachi (Pakistan) is 30% cheaper than in Bhopal (India) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | ₨4,062 (₨2,275) | ₨1,375 | 65% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | ₨1,156 (₨647) | ₨1,213 | 47% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | ₨1,197 (₨670) | ₨1,983 | 66% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | ₨895 (₨501) | ₨1,163 | 57% |
| Transportation | 42% | ||
| Transportation in Karachi (Pakistan) is 42% cheaper than in Bhopal (India) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨333,333 (₨186,697) | ₨675,000 | 72% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨10.27 (₨5.75) | ₨60 | 90% |
| monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,648 (₨923) | ₨667 | 38% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | - | - | - |
| Personal Care | 53% | ||
| Personal Care in Karachi (Pakistan) is 53% cheaper than in Bhopal (India) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | ₨123 (₨69) | ₨180 | 62% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨78 (₨44) | ₨350 | 88% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨69 (₨38) | ₨100 | 62% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨66 (₨37) | ₨58 | 35% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨55 (₨31) | ₨133 | 77% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨87 (₨49) | ₨18.33 | 165% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨900 (₨504) | ₨200 | 152% |
| Entertainment | 45% | ||
| Entertainment in Karachi (Pakistan) is 45% cheaper than in Bhopal (India) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨320 (₨179) | ₨867 | 79% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨794 (₨444) | ₨313 | 42% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨700 | - |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | ₨650 (₨364) | ₨2,567 | 86% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨220 (₨123) | ₨235 | 48% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | ₨57 (₨32) | ₨50 | 36% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | ₨66 (₨37) | ₨175 | 79% |
| iPod nano 16GB | ₨6,613 (₨3,704) | ₨7,500 | 51% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨19.35 (₨10.84) | ₨2 | 442% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | ₨1,945 (₨1,089) | ₨3,167 | 66% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | ₨270 (₨151) | ₨73 | 109% |
| TOTAL | 31% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,977 prices entered by 166 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 25, 2013.
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Cost of living in Karachi (Pakistan) is 31% cheaper than in Bhopal (India)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
₨62,500
in Bhopal
you would need to make just about ₨43,341
(₨77,382)
in Karachi.