Cost of living in Karachi (Pakistan) is 70% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
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| Food | - 70% | |||
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| Food in Karachi (Pakistan) is 70% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Karachi | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨698 (£1.90) | £13 | - 86% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨1,106 (£3.02) | £6 | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨511 (£1.39) | £3.87 | - 64% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨216 (£0.59) | £1.20 | - 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨315 (£0.86) | £3.27 | - 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨174 (£0.47) | £2.36 | - 80% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨924 (£2.52) | £5.27 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨272 (£0.74) | £2.35 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨100 (£0.27) | £1.03 | - 73% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨450 (£1.23) | £4.84 | - 75% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨2,179 (£5.94) | £9 | - 33% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨230 (£0.63) | £1.79 | - 65% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨149 (£0.41) | £1.34 | - 70% | |
| Housing | - 69% | |||
| Housing in Karachi (Pakistan) is 69% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Karachi | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨134,360 (£366) | £953 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨90,256 (£246) | £1,073 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨28,054 (£77) | £297 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨75,594 (£206) | £702 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨54,960 (£150) | £544 | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨23,483 (£64) | £125 | - 49% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨1,975 (£5.38) | £25 | - 79% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨66,256 (£181) | £418 | - 57% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨28,002 (£76) | £129 | - 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨1,580 (£4.31) | £7 | - 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨1,115 (£3.04) | £13 | - 77% | |
| Clothes | - 60% | |||
| Clothes in Karachi (Pakistan) is 60% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Karachi | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨4,133 (£11) | £69 | - 84% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨7,242 (£20) | £37 | - 47% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨14,700 (£40) | £99 | - 60% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨9,262 (£25) | £52 | - 52% | |
| Transportation | - 75% | |||
| Transportation in Karachi (Pakistan) is 75% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Karachi | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨3,248,850 (£8,859) | £17,412 | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨283 (£0.77) | £1.52 | - 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨3,732 (£10) | £65 | - 84% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨1,197 (£3.26) | £18 | - 82% | |
| Personal Care | - 65% | |||
| Personal Care in Karachi (Pakistan) is 65% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Karachi | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨396 (£1.08) | £2.31 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨934 (£2.55) | £4.96 | - 49% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨3,510 (£10) | £94 | - 90% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨691 (£1.88) | £2.68 | - 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨581 (£1.58) | £1.57 | + 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨806 (£2.20) | £4.18 | - 47% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨380 (£1.03) | £2.17 | - 52% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨271 (£0.74) | £1.68 | - 56% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨680 (£1.85) | £13 | - 86% | |
| Entertainment | - 68% | |||
| Entertainment in Karachi (Pakistan) is 68% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Karachi | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨3,074 (£8) | £61 | - 86% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨1,905 (£5.20) | £15 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨3,830 (£10) | £83 | - 87% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨6,891 (£19) | £72 | - 74% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨1,353 (£3.69) | £7 | - 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨811 (£2.21) | £3.57 | - 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨783 (£2.13) | £4.42 | - 52% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨101,016 (£275) | £502 | - 45% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨19 (£0.05) | £0.09 | - 41% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨7,701 (£21) | £50 | - 58% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨530 (£1.44) | £11 | - 87% | |
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TOTAL | - 70% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 561 prices entered by 147 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 11, 2024.
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