- Cost of Living
- Pakistan
- Poland
- Karachi
- Łódź
- Comparison
Cost of living in Karachi, Pakistan compared to Łódź, Poland
Currency:
| Food | - 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Karachi (Pakistan) is 17% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨200 (5.84 zł) | 20 zł | - 71% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨550 (16 zł) | 17 zł | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨183 (5.35 zł) | 8 zł | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨86 (2.52 zł) | 2.49 zł | + 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨109 (3.19 zł) | 6 zł | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨55 (1.62 zł) | 5.07 zł | - 68% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨256 (7 zł) | 17 zł | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨120 (3.49 zł) | 2.80 zł | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨29 (0.83 zł) | 2.51 zł | - 67% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨475 (14 zł) | 2.81 zł | + 394% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨625 (18 zł) | 20 zł | - 9% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨124 (3.63 zł) | 5.18 zł | - 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨49 (1.42 zł) | 2.05 zł | - 31% | |
| Housing | - 41% | |||
| Housing in Karachi (Pakistan) is 41% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨39,042 (1,140 zł) | 2,325 zł | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨21,727 (635 zł) | 1,671 zł | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨7,093 (207 zł) | 519 zł | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨14,583 (426 zł) | 1,175 zł | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨8,441 (247 zł) | 844 zł | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨3,547 (104 zł) | 275 zł | - 62% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨2,616 (76 zł) | 47 zł | + 62% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨39,574 (1,156 zł) | 1,879 zł | - 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,135 (296 zł) | 419 zł | - 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨496 (15 zł) | 19 zł | - 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨687 (20 zł) | 16 zł | + 29% | |
| Clothes | - 40% | |||
| Clothes in Karachi (Pakistan) is 40% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,535 (74 zł) | 275 zł | - 73% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨3,212 (94 zł) | 113 zł | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨5,109 (149 zł) | 283 zł | - 47% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨4,095 (120 zł) | 298 zł | - 60% | |
| Transportation | - 46% | |||
| Transportation in Karachi (Pakistan) is 46% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,600,000 (46,738 zł) | 65,000 zł | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨79 (2.30 zł) | 5.28 zł | - 56% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,200 (35 zł) | 75 zł | - 53% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨465 (14 zł) | 26 zł | - 48% | |
| Personal Care | - 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Karachi (Pakistan) is 34% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨254 (7 zł) | 14 zł | - 46% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨417 (12 zł) | 26 zł | - 53% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨2,835 (83 zł) | 100 zł | - 17% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨326 (10 zł) | 16 zł | - 42% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨215 (6 zł) | 12 zł | - 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨331 (10 zł) | 11 zł | - 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨128 (3.74 zł) | 4.65 zł | - 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨111 (3.23 zł) | 7 zł | - 52% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨359 (10 zł) | 28 zł | - 63% | |
| Entertainment | - 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Karachi (Pakistan) is 38% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,388 (41 zł) | 63 zł | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨1,000 (29 zł) | 44 zł | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨2,629 (77 zł) | 115 zł | - 33% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,000 (29 zł) | 90 zł | - 68% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨538 (16 zł) | 15 zł | + 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨165 (4.82 zł) | 6 zł | - 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨250 (7 zł) | 6.00 zł | + 22% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨56,664 (1,655 zł) | 2,100 zł | - 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨2.26 (0.07 zł) | 0.29 zł | - 77% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨2,133 (62 zł) | 108 zł | - 42% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨140 (4.09 zł) | 13 zł | - 68% | |
| TOTAL | - 36% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,918 prices entered by 191 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2018.
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Cost of living in Karachi (Pakistan) is 36% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
7,300 zł
in Łódź
you would need to make just about 4,642 zł
(₨158,900)
in Karachi.
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