- Cost of Living
- Pakistan
- Poland
- Karachi
- Łódź
- Comparison
Cost of living in Karachi, Pakistan compared to Łódź, Poland
Currency:
| Food | - 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Karachi (Pakistan) is 3% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨200 (7 zł) | 20 zł | - 64% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨550 (20 zł) | 18 zł | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨183 (7 zł) | 9 zł | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨86 (3.11 zł) | 2.70 zł | + 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨109 (3.94 zł) | 6 zł | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨55 (2.00 zł) | 6 zł | - 68% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨256 (9 zł) | 19 zł | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨120 (4.32 zł) | 2.95 zł | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨29 (1.03 zł) | 1.88 zł | - 45% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨475 (17 zł) | 2.81 zł | + 511% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨625 (23 zł) | 20 zł | + 13% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨121 (4.38 zł) | 5.43 zł | - 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨49 (1.76 zł) | 2.08 zł | - 15% | |
| Housing | - 31% | |||
| Housing in Karachi (Pakistan) is 31% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨39,042 (1,410 zł) | 2,325 zł | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨21,727 (785 zł) | 1,671 zł | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨7,093 (256 zł) | 463 zł | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨14,583 (527 zł) | 1,175 zł | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨8,441 (305 zł) | 844 zł | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨3,547 (128 zł) | 248 zł | - 48% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨2,616 (94 zł) | 47 zł | + 101% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨42,306 (1,528 zł) | 2,062 zł | - 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨9,373 (339 zł) | 434 zł | - 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨472 (17 zł) | 18 zł | - 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨460 (17 zł) | 20 zł | - 18% | |
| Clothes | - 24% | |||
| Clothes in Karachi (Pakistan) is 24% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,535 (92 zł) | 275 zł | - 67% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨3,212 (116 zł) | 113 zł | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨5,109 (185 zł) | 297 zł | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨4,095 (148 zł) | 276 zł | - 46% | |
| Transportation | - 34% | |||
| Transportation in Karachi (Pakistan) is 34% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,600,000 (57,794 zł) | 65,000 zł | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨79 (2.84 zł) | 5.10 zł | - 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,200 (43 zł) | 75 zł | - 42% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨326 (12 zł) | 27 zł | - 56% | |
| Personal Care | - 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Karachi (Pakistan) is 38% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨212 (8 zł) | 15 zł | - 47% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨395 (14 zł) | 25 zł | - 42% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨765 (28 zł) | 100 zł | - 72% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨459 (17 zł) | 17 zł | - 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨255 (9 zł) | 12 zł | - 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨306 (11 zł) | 11 zł | - 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨94 (3.41 zł) | 5.01 zł | - 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨110 (3.96 zł) | 7 zł | - 42% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨455 (16 zł) | 27 zł | - 39% | |
| Entertainment | - 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Karachi (Pakistan) is 24% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,520 (55 zł) | 65 zł | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨1,000 (36 zł) | 44 zł | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨2,162 (78 zł) | 114 zł | - 31% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,000 (36 zł) | 90 zł | - 60% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨598 (22 zł) | 15 zł | + 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨165 (5.97 zł) | 6 zł | - 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨250 (9 zł) | 6.00 zł | + 51% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | ₨21,018 (759 zł) | 680 zł | + 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨2.26 (0.08 zł) | 0.29 zł | - 72% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨2,133 (77 zł) | 108 zł | - 29% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨140 (5.06 zł) | 13 zł | - 61% | |
| TOTAL | - 25% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,466 prices entered by 118 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 24, 2017.
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6,800 zł
in Łódź
you would need to make just about 5,106 zł
(₨141,347)
in Karachi.
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