Cost of living in Bangalore (India) is 38% more expensive than in Karachi (Pakistan)
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| Food | + 31% | |||
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| Food in Bangalore (India) is 31% more expensive than in Karachi (Pakistan) | ||||
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| Bangalore | Karachi | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨312 (₨1,032) | ₨728 | + 42% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨357 (₨1,180) | ₨1,005 | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨186 (₨616) | ₨470 | + 31% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨56 (₨184) | ₨223 | - 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨106 (₨349) | ₨304 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨42 (₨137) | ₨198 | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨315 (₨1,040) | ₨780 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨235 (₨775) | ₨289 | + 168% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨44 (₨144) | ₨107 | + 35% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨177 (₨584) | ₨445 | + 31% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨950 (₨3,136) | ₨1,963 | + 60% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨93 (₨306) | ₨240 | + 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨51 (₨167) | ₨151 | + 10% | |
| Housing | + 57% | |||
| Housing in Bangalore (India) is 57% more expensive than in Karachi (Pakistan) | ||||
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| Bangalore | Karachi | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨62,117 (₨205,123) | ₨122,314 | + 68% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨38,169 (₨126,042) | ₨72,103 | + 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨5,737 (₨18,944) | ₨25,548 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨27,437 (₨90,603) | ₨68,591 | + 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨16,842 (₨55,614) | ₨47,912 | + 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨8,347 (₨27,564) | ₨19,970 | + 38% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨903 (₨2,982) | ₨1,749 | + 71% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨28,648 (₨94,602) | ₨60,703 | + 56% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨12,304 (₨40,630) | ₨27,626 | + 47% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨583 (₨1,924) | ₨1,283 | + 50% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨1,475 (₨4,870) | ₨1,115 | + 337% | |
| Clothes | + 13% | |||
| Clothes in Bangalore (India) is 13% more expensive than in Karachi (Pakistan) | ||||
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| Bangalore | Karachi | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,503 (₨8,266) | ₨4,269 | + 94% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,500 (₨8,255) | ₨8,534 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,214 (₨13,915) | ₨14,571 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨3,015 (₨9,957) | ₨8,735 | + 14% | |
| Transportation | + 46% | |||
| Transportation in Bangalore (India) is 46% more expensive than in Karachi (Pakistan) | ||||
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| Bangalore | Karachi | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,672,680 (₨5,523,524) | ₨3,252,450 | + 70% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨103 (₨340) | ₨274 | + 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,719 (₨5,676) | ₨3,675 | + 54% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨327 (₨1,080) | ₨1,207 | - 10% | |
| Personal Care | + 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Bangalore (India) is 23% more expensive than in Karachi (Pakistan) | ||||
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| Bangalore | Karachi | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨122 (₨402) | ₨396 | + 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨151 (₨498) | ₨805 | - 38% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,000 (₨3,302) | ₨3,510 | - 6% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨460 (₨1,518) | ₨691 | + 120% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨222 (₨732) | ₨581 | + 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨271 (₨895) | ₨668 | + 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨215 (₨710) | ₨380 | + 87% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨43 (₨141) | ₨258 | - 45% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨177 (₨586) | ₨687 | - 15% | |
| Entertainment | + 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Bangalore (India) is 25% more expensive than in Karachi (Pakistan) | ||||
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| Bangalore | Karachi | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,177 (₨3,885) | ₨2,478 | + 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨760 (₨2,511) | ₨1,705 | + 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,001 (₨3,305) | ₨3,830 | - 14% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,016 (₨6,658) | ₨6,891 | - 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨1,621 (₨5,353) | ₨1,353 | + 296% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨201 (₨664) | ₨811 | - 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨217 (₨716) | ₨893 | - 20% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨35,187 (₨116,193) | ₨101,016 | + 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨5.86 (₨19) | ₨19 | - 1% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,934 (₨6,387) | ₨5,507 | + 16% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨352 (₨1,162) | ₨530 | + 119% | |
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TOTAL | + 38% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 746 prices entered by 120 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 20, 2025.
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