Cost of living in Houston, Texas (United States) is 265% more expensive than in Karachi (Pakistan)
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| Food | + 295% | |||
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| Food in Houston, Texas (United States) is 295% more expensive than in Karachi (Pakistan) | ||||
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| Houston, Texas | Karachi | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $18 (₨5,265) | ₨834 | + 531% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (₨2,973) | ₨857 | + 247% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.56 (₨1,596) | ₨462 | + 246% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.96 (₨276) | ₨196 | + 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.82 (₨1,384) | ₨289 | + 379% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.60 (₨745) | ₨171 | + 337% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (₨1,823) | ₨853 | + 114% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.19 (₨1,205) | ₨300 | + 302% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.03 (₨583) | ₨101 | + 477% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.10 (₨890) | ₨390 | + 128% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (₨4,842) | ₨2,088 | + 132% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.82 (₨809) | ₨221 | + 266% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.84 (₨815) | ₨128 | + 535% | |
| Housing | + 494% | |||
| Housing in Houston, Texas (United States) is 494% more expensive than in Karachi (Pakistan) | ||||
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| Houston, Texas | Karachi | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,003 (₨862,516) | ₨111,171 | + 676% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,696 (₨487,115) | ₨63,900 | + 662% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $230 (₨66,133) | ₨24,858 | + 166% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,661 (₨477,137) | ₨66,814 | + 614% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,247 (₨358,168) | ₨50,919 | + 603% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $134 (₨38,469) | ₨18,926 | + 103% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $52 (₨15,013) | ₨2,216 | + 577% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $314 (₨90,140) | ₨63,705 | + 41% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $80 (₨23,026) | ₨25,000 | - 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (₨3,077) | ₨1,306 | + 136% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $24 (₨6,985) | ₨1,066 | + 555% | |
| Clothes | + 139% | |||
| Clothes in Houston, Texas (United States) is 139% more expensive than in Karachi (Pakistan) | ||||
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| Houston, Texas | Karachi | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $54 (₨15,436) | ₨3,364 | + 359% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $43 (₨12,360) | ₨6,344 | + 95% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $82 (₨23,580) | ₨12,903 | + 83% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $119 (₨34,086) | ₨8,445 | + 304% | |
| Transportation | + 143% | |||
| Transportation in Houston, Texas (United States) is 143% more expensive than in Karachi (Pakistan) | ||||
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| Houston, Texas | Karachi | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $29,728 (₨8,538,681) | ₨3,543,370 | + 141% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.86 (₨247) | ₨266 | - 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $44 (₨12,633) | ₨4,895 | + 158% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $41 (₨11,818) | ₨1,228 | + 863% | |
| Personal Care | + 104% | |||
| Personal Care in Houston, Texas (United States) is 104% more expensive than in Karachi (Pakistan) | ||||
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| Houston, Texas | Karachi | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (₨2,113) | ₨696 | + 204% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $20 (₨5,863) | ₨921 | + 536% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $86 (₨24,822) | ₨2,267 | + 995% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (₨2,125) | ₨743 | + 186% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.13 (₨1,185) | ₨1,545 | - 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (₨2,038) | ₨1,651 | + 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.70 (₨1,350) | ₨1,184 | + 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.27 (₨651) | ₨277 | + 135% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $32 (₨9,231) | ₨1,044 | + 784% | |
| Entertainment | + 326% | |||
| Entertainment in Houston, Texas (United States) is 326% more expensive than in Karachi (Pakistan) | ||||
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| Houston, Texas | Karachi | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $54 (₨15,435) | ₨3,038 | + 408% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $28 (₨7,974) | ₨1,744 | + 357% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $199 (₨57,050) | ₨2,913 | + 1859% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $99 (₨28,529) | ₨6,790 | + 320% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $16 (₨4,543) | ₨1,170 | + 288% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.86 (₨1,683) | ₨648 | + 160% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6 (₨1,807) | ₨784 | + 130% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $353 (₨101,276) | ₨78,739 | + 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.37 (₨105) | ₨3.34 | + 3042% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $72 (₨20,719) | ₨6,504 | + 219% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $7 (₨2,052) | ₨598 | + 243% | |
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TOTAL | + 265% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,169 prices entered by 309 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 24, 2023.
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