Cost of living in Karachi, Pakistan vs Łódź, Poland
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| Food | - 32% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Karachi (Pakistan) is 32% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨421 (10 zł) | 26 zł | - 62% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨590 (14 zł) | 19 zł | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨279 (7 zł) | 8 zł | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨115 (2.69 zł) | 2.89 zł | - 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨140 (3.28 zł) | 10 zł | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨96 (2.25 zł) | 7 zł | - 66% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨640 (15 zł) | 12 zł | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨151 (3.55 zł) | 3.69 zł | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨49 (1.16 zł) | 2.31 zł | - 50% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨303 (7 zł) | 3.22 zł | + 121% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨1,422 (33 zł) | 27 zł | + 26% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨126 (2.96 zł) | 4.73 zł | - 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨67 (1.58 zł) | 2.66 zł | - 41% | |
| Housing | - 30% | |||
| Housing in Karachi (Pakistan) is 30% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨75,307 (1,769 zł) | 3,027 zł | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨43,249 (1,016 zł) | 1,964 zł | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨12,208 (287 zł) | 471 zł | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨51,861 (1,218 zł) | 1,890 zł | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨31,371 (737 zł) | 1,028 zł | - 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨6,958 (163 zł) | 280 zł | - 42% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨2,466 (58 zł) | 47 zł | + 22% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨46,440 (1,091 zł) | 1,541 zł | - 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨12,401 (291 zł) | 403 zł | - 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨574 (13 zł) | 21 zł | - 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨977 (23 zł) | 17 zł | + 33% | |
| Clothes | - 24% | |||
| Clothes in Karachi (Pakistan) is 24% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨3,453 (81 zł) | 246 zł | - 67% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨5,484 (129 zł) | 118 zł | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨9,575 (225 zł) | 310 zł | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨6,980 (164 zł) | 350 zł | - 53% | |
| Transportation | - 42% | |||
| Transportation in Karachi (Pakistan) is 42% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨2,518,870 (59,171 zł) | 70,724 zł | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨111 (2.60 zł) | 4.82 zł | - 46% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,720 (40 zł) | 94 zł | - 57% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨405 (10 zł) | 26 zł | - 63% | |
| Personal Care | - 45% | |||
| Personal Care in Karachi (Pakistan) is 45% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨253 (5.93 zł) | 16 zł | - 62% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨532 (12 zł) | 28 zł | - 55% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,934 (45 zł) | 101 zł | - 55% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨528 (12 zł) | 17 zł | - 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨282 (7 zł) | 11 zł | - 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨350 (8 zł) | 10 zł | - 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨163 (3.83 zł) | 5.13 zł | - 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨156 (3.67 zł) | 8 zł | - 53% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨447 (11 zł) | 36 zł | - 71% | |
| Entertainment | - 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Karachi (Pakistan) is 17% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,377 (32 zł) | 68 zł | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨1,652 (39 zł) | 54 zł | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨3,774 (89 zł) | 133 zł | - 33% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨4,173 (98 zł) | 138 zł | - 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨613 (14 zł) | 18 zł | - 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨378 (9 zł) | 8 zł | + 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨455 (11 zł) | 8 zł | + 32% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨67,580 (1,588 zł) | 1,907 zł | - 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨12 (0.28 zł) | 0.30 zł | - 6% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨5,942 (140 zł) | 119 zł | + 17% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨287 (7 zł) | 14 zł | - 51% | |
| TOTAL | - 32% | |||
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These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
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