- Cost of Living
- Pakistan
- India
- Karachi
- Amritsar
- Comparison
Cost of living in Karachi, Pakistan compared to Amritsar, India
Currency:
| Food | - 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Karachi (Pakistan) is 3% cheaper than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨200 (₨114) | ₨349 | - 67% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨550 (₨313) | ₨315 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨183 (₨104) | ₨94 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨86 (₨49) | ₨41 | + 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨109 (₨62) | ₨52 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨55 (₨31) | ₨41 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨256 (₨146) | ₨228 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨120 (₨68) | ₨87 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨29 (₨16) | ₨35 | - 53% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨475 (₨270) | ₨119 | + 127% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨625 (₨356) | ₨809 | - 56% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨124 (₨71) | ₨65 | + 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨49 (₨28) | ₨25 | + 12% | |
| Housing | - 29% | |||
| Housing in Karachi (Pakistan) is 29% cheaper than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨39,042 (₨22,209) | ₨33,553 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨21,727 (₨12,360) | ₨7,500 | + 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨7,093 (₨4,035) | ₨4,669 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨14,583 (₨8,296) | ₨25,750 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨8,441 (₨4,802) | ₨25,000 | - 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨3,547 (₨2,018) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨2,616 (₨1,488) | ₨1,269 | + 17% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨39,574 (₨22,512) | ₨41,000 | - 45% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,135 (₨5,765) | ₨8,000 | - 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨496 (₨282) | ₨200 | + 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨687 (₨391) | ₨500 | - 22% | |
| Clothes | - 40% | |||
| Clothes in Karachi (Pakistan) is 40% cheaper than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,535 (₨1,442) | ₨2,480 | - 42% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨3,212 (₨1,827) | ₨2,891 | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨5,109 (₨2,906) | ₨5,358 | - 46% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨4,095 (₨2,330) | ₨4,949 | - 53% | |
| Transportation | - 32% | |||
| Transportation in Karachi (Pakistan) is 32% cheaper than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,600,000 (₨910,176) | ₨605,082 | + 50% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨79 (₨45) | ₨91 | - 51% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,200 (₨683) | ₨1,790 | - 62% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨465 (₨264) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Karachi (Pakistan) is 20% cheaper than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨254 (₨144) | ₨545 | - 73% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨417 (₨237) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨2,835 (₨1,612) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨326 (₨185) | ₨248 | - 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨215 (₨122) | ₨206 | - 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨331 (₨188) | ₨200 | - 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨128 (₨73) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨111 (₨63) | ₨73 | - 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨359 (₨204) | ₨154 | + 32% | |
| Entertainment | - 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Karachi (Pakistan) is 27% cheaper than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,388 (₨790) | ₨1,355 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨1,000 (₨569) | ₨471 | + 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨2,629 (₨1,496) | ₨656 | + 128% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,000 (₨569) | ₨2,179 | - 74% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨538 (₨306) | ₨328 | - 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨165 (₨94) | ₨205 | - 54% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨250 (₨142) | ₨153 | - 7% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨56,664 (₨32,234) | ₨35,850 | - 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨2.26 (₨1.29) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨2,133 (₨1,214) | ₨1,719 | - 29% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨140 (₨80) | ₨252 | - 68% | |
| TOTAL | - 25% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,798 prices entered by 185 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 18, 2018.
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₨107,000
in Amritsar
you would need to make just about ₨80,289
(₨141,141)
in Karachi.
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