Cost of living in Shanghai (China) is 128% more expensive than in Karachi (Pakistan)

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These prices were last updated on February 06, 2025. Exchange rate: 38.807 PKR / CNY *
For example, you would need at least ₨1,005,602 (25,913元) in Shanghai to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with ₨442,000 in Karachi.

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