- Cost of Living
- India
- Pakistan
- Jamshedpur
- Karachi
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Jamshedpur (India) and Karachi (Pakistan)
| Food | 112% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Jamshedpur (India) is 112% more expensive than in Karachi (Pakistan) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | ₨1,000 (₨1,799) | ₨150 | 1099% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | - | ₨117 | - |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | ₨65 (₨117) | ₨76 | 54% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨25 (₨45) | ₨32 | 39% |
| 12 eggs, large | - | ₨21 | - |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | ₨76 | - |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨200 (₨360) | ₨89 | 304% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨80 (₨144) | ₨57 | 152% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | ₨20 (₨36) | ₨90 | 60% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | - | ₨27 | - |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | ₨171 | - |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨60 (₨108) | ₨30 | 261% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨16 (₨29) | ₨16.70 | 72% |
| Housing | 26% | ||
| Housing in Jamshedpur (India) is 26% cheaper than in Karachi (Pakistan) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | ₨10,500 (₨18,888) | ₨63,949 | 70% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨3,000 (₨5,397) | ₨1,788 | 202% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | ₨2,850 (₨5,127) | ₨641 | 699% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨43,000 (₨77,350) | ₨9,227 | 738% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | - | ₨3,869 | - |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ₨123 | - |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - |
| Clothes | 36% | ||
| Clothes in Jamshedpur (India) is 36% more expensive than in Karachi (Pakistan) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | ₨1,300 (₨2,338) | ₨4,062 | 42% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | ₨975 (₨1,753) | ₨1,156 | 52% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | ₨2,450 (₨4,406) | ₨1,197 | 268% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | ₨1,700 (₨3,057) | ₨895 | 242% |
| Transportation | 21% | ||
| Transportation in Jamshedpur (India) is 21% more expensive than in Karachi (Pakistan) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨333,333 | - |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨68 (₨121) | ₨10.36 | 1072% |
| monthly ticket public transport | ₨800 (₨1,439) | ₨1,648 | 13% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | - | - | - |
| Personal Care | 174% | ||
| Personal Care in Jamshedpur (India) is 174% more expensive than in Karachi (Pakistan) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | ₨300 (₨540) | ₨123 | 338% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨380 (₨684) | ₨78 | 777% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨150 (₨270) | ₨69 | 294% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨200 (₨360) | ₨66 | 443% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨75 (₨135) | ₨55 | 144% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨52 (₨94) | ₨87 | 8% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨175 (₨315) | ₨900 | 65% |
| Entertainment | 140% | ||
| Entertainment in Jamshedpur (India) is 140% more expensive than in Karachi (Pakistan) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨375 (₨675) | ₨320 | 111% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨237 (₨426) | ₨794 | 46% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨400 (₨720) | - | - |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | ₨1,267 (₨2,279) | ₨650 | 251% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨180 (₨324) | ₨220 | 47% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | ₨200 (₨360) | ₨57 | 528% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | ₨97 (₨174) | ₨66 | 162% |
| iPod nano 16GB | ₨17,000 (₨30,580) | ₨6,613 | 362% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨19.35 | - |
| 1 month of gym in business district | ₨5,495 (₨9,885) | ₨1,945 | 408% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | ₨310 (₨558) | ₨270 | 107% |
| TOTAL | 42% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,866 prices entered by 156 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 12, 2013.
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Cost of living in Jamshedpur (India) is 42% more expensive than in Karachi (Pakistan)
For example, you would need at least ₨556,101
(₨309,145)
in Jamshedpur
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨390,625
in Karachi.