- Cost of Living
- Pakistan
- India
- Karachi
- Amritsar
- Comparison
Cost of living in Karachi, Pakistan compared to Amritsar, India
Currency:
| Food | - 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Karachi (Pakistan) is 5% cheaper than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨200 (₨112) | ₨349 | - 68% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨550 (₨307) | ₨315 | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨183 (₨102) | ₨94 | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨86 (₨48) | ₨41 | + 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨109 (₨61) | ₨52 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨55 (₨31) | ₨41 | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨256 (₨143) | ₨228 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨120 (₨67) | ₨87 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨29 (₨16) | ₨35 | - 54% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨475 (₨265) | ₨119 | + 123% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨625 (₨349) | ₨809 | - 57% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨118 (₨66) | ₨65 | + 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨49 (₨27) | ₨25 | + 10% | |
| Housing | - 22% | |||
| Housing in Karachi (Pakistan) is 22% cheaper than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨39,042 (₨21,820) | ₨33,553 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨21,727 (₨12,143) | ₨7,500 | + 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨7,093 (₨3,964) | ₨4,669 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨14,583 (₨8,151) | ₨21,203 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨8,441 (₨4,718) | ₨25,000 | - 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨3,547 (₨1,982) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨2,616 (₨1,462) | ₨1,269 | + 15% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨39,648 (₨22,159) | ₨41,000 | - 46% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,758 (₨6,013) | ₨8,000 | - 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨508 (₨284) | ₨200 | + 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨1,309 (₨731) | ₨500 | + 46% | |
| Clothes | - 41% | |||
| Clothes in Karachi (Pakistan) is 41% cheaper than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,535 (₨1,417) | ₨2,480 | - 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨3,212 (₨1,795) | ₨2,891 | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨5,109 (₨2,855) | ₨5,358 | - 47% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨4,095 (₨2,289) | ₨4,949 | - 54% | |
| Transportation | - 34% | |||
| Transportation in Karachi (Pakistan) is 34% cheaper than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,600,000 (₨894,234) | ₨605,082 | + 48% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨79 (₨44) | ₨91 | - 51% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,200 (₨671) | ₨1,790 | - 63% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨413 (₨231) | - | - | |
| 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) | ₨251 (₨140) | ₨545 | - 74% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨467 (₨261) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨2,333 (₨1,304) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨372 (₨208) | ₨248 | - 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨218 (₨122) | ₨206 | - 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨322 (₨180) | ₨200 | - 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨137 (₨77) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨115 (₨64) | ₨73 | - 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨376 (₨210) | ₨154 | + 36% | |
| Entertainment | - 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Karachi (Pakistan) is 29% cheaper than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,357 (₨759) | ₨1,355 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨1,000 (₨559) | ₨471 | + 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨2,691 (₨1,504) | ₨656 | + 129% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,000 (₨559) | ₨2,179 | - 74% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨538 (₨301) | ₨328 | - 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨165 (₨92) | ₨205 | - 55% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨250 (₨140) | ₨153 | - 9% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨56,664 (₨31,669) | ₨35,850 | - 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨2.26 (₨1.26) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨2,133 (₨1,192) | ₨1,719 | - 31% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨140 (₨78) | ₨252 | - 69% | |
| 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 1,945 prices entered by 218 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 22, 2018.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
₨93,000
in Amritsar
you would need to make just about ₨70,191
(₨125,589)
in Karachi.
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