- Cost of Living
- Pakistan
- India
- Karachi
- Amritsar
- Comparison
Cost of living in Karachi, Pakistan compared to Amritsar, India
Currency:
| Food | - 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Karachi (Pakistan) is 19% cheaper than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨200 (₨123) | ₨735 | - 83% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨550 (₨337) | ₨315 | + 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨183 (₨112) | ₨94 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨86 (₨53) | ₨46 | + 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨109 (₨67) | ₨52 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨55 (₨34) | ₨41 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨256 (₨157) | ₨228 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨120 (₨73) | ₨103 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨29 (₨17) | ₨31 | - 44% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨475 (₨291) | ₨119 | + 145% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨625 (₨383) | ₨827 | - 54% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨121 (₨74) | ₨65 | + 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨49 (₨30) | ₨27 | + 11% | |
| Housing | - 28% | |||
| Housing in Karachi (Pakistan) is 28% cheaper than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨39,042 (₨23,924) | ₨26,545 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨21,727 (₨13,314) | ₨7,500 | + 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨7,093 (₨4,347) | ₨4,669 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨14,583 (₨8,937) | ₨30,000 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨8,441 (₨5,173) | ₨25,000 | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨3,547 (₨2,173) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨2,616 (₨1,603) | ₨1,269 | + 26% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨38,437 (₨23,554) | ₨41,000 | - 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨9,176 (₨5,623) | ₨8,000 | - 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨458 (₨281) | ₨200 | + 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨455 (₨279) | ₨500 | - 44% | |
| Clothes | - 36% | |||
| Clothes in Karachi (Pakistan) is 36% cheaper than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,535 (₨1,554) | ₨2,480 | - 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨3,212 (₨1,968) | ₨2,891 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨5,109 (₨3,131) | ₨5,358 | - 42% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨4,095 (₨2,509) | ₨4,949 | - 49% | |
| Transportation | - 26% | |||
| Transportation in Karachi (Pakistan) is 26% cheaper than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,600,000 (₨980,468) | ₨605,082 | + 62% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨79 (₨48) | ₨74 | - 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,200 (₨735) | ₨1,790 | - 59% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨348 (₨213) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Karachi (Pakistan) is 15% cheaper than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨215 (₨132) | ₨545 | - 76% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨410 (₨251) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨718 (₨440) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨427 (₨262) | ₨248 | + 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨279 (₨171) | ₨206 | - 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨303 (₨186) | ₨200 | - 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨124 (₨76) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨109 (₨67) | ₨73 | - 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨440 (₨270) | ₨154 | + 75% | |
| Entertainment | - 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Karachi (Pakistan) is 18% cheaper than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,641 (₨1,006) | ₨1,355 | - 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨1,000 (₨613) | ₨471 | + 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,807 (₨1,108) | ₨656 | + 69% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,000 (₨613) | ₨2,179 | - 72% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨345 (₨211) | ₨328 | - 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨165 (₨101) | ₨205 | - 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨250 (₨153) | ₨153 | + 0% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | ₨21,767 (₨13,339) | ₨8,598 | + 55% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨2.26 (₨1.38) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨2,133 (₨1,307) | ₨1,719 | - 24% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨140 (₨86) | ₨252 | - 66% | |
| TOTAL | - 23% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,556 prices entered by 120 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 25, 2017.
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₨85,000
in Amritsar
you would need to make just about ₨65,133
(₨106,288)
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