Cost of living in Karachi (Pakistan) is 65% cheaper than in Birmingham (United Kingdom)
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| Food | - 59% | |||
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| Food in Karachi (Pakistan) is 59% cheaper than in Birmingham (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Karachi | Birmingham | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨1,362 (£3.81) | £11 | - 65% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨703 (£1.97) | £6 | - 67% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨558 (£1.56) | £3.77 | - 59% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨183 (£0.51) | £1.10 | - 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨279 (£0.78) | £3.44 | - 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨195 (£0.55) | £2.05 | - 73% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨860 (£2.41) | £3.39 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨309 (£0.87) | £2.03 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨99 (£0.28) | £0.87 | - 68% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨472 (£1.32) | £1.81 | - 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨2,839 (£8) | £8 | - 5% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨207 (£0.58) | £2.04 | - 72% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨137 (£0.38) | £0.91 | - 58% | |
| Housing | - 72% | |||
| Housing in Karachi (Pakistan) is 72% cheaper than in Birmingham (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Karachi | Birmingham | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨131,789 (£369) | £1,574 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨75,504 (£211) | £1,037 | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨24,826 (£69) | £272 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨85,483 (£239) | £852 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨57,670 (£161) | £725 | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨23,545 (£66) | £105 | - 37% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨2,434 (£7) | £27 | - 75% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨84,244 (£236) | £347 | - 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨25,535 (£71) | £102 | - 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨2,247 (£6) | £7 | - 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨1,347 (£3.77) | £13 | - 71% | |
| Clothes | - 43% | |||
| Clothes in Karachi (Pakistan) is 43% cheaper than in Birmingham (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨3,714 (£10) | £63 | - 84% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨7,503 (£21) | £28 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨13,265 (£37) | £67 | - 45% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨20,432 (£57) | £62 | - 8% | |
| Transportation | - 71% | |||
| Transportation in Karachi (Pakistan) is 71% cheaper than in Birmingham (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨3,543,370 (£9,917) | £24,000 | - 59% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨256 (£0.72) | £1.53 | - 53% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨4,575 (£13) | £64 | - 80% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨2,422 (£7) | £13 | - 48% | |
| Personal Care | - 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Karachi (Pakistan) is 37% cheaper than in Birmingham (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨928 (£2.60) | £7 | - 62% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨805 (£2.25) | £8 | - 70% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨2,007 (£5.62) | £100 | - 94% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨743 (£2.08) | £3.66 | - 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨1,545 (£4.32) | £1.98 | + 118% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨1,651 (£4.62) | £3.40 | + 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨1,184 (£3.31) | £1.99 | + 67% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨277 (£0.78) | £1.92 | - 60% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨1,044 (£2.92) | £13 | - 78% | |
| Entertainment | - 63% | |||
| Entertainment in Karachi (Pakistan) is 63% cheaper than in Birmingham (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Karachi | Birmingham | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨3,576 (£10) | £23 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨2,355 (£7) | £18 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨2,951 (£8) | £93 | - 91% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨6,790 (£19) | £49 | - 61% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨1,170 (£3.27) | £8 | - 60% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨909 (£2.54) | £3.15 | - 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨927 (£2.59) | £4.04 | - 36% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨74,684 (£209) | £444 | - 53% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨4.35 (£0.01) | £0.19 | - 93% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨9,399 (£26) | £31 | - 15% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨533 (£1.49) | £12 | - 88% | |
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TOTAL | - 65% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 743 prices entered by 215 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 08, 2023.
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