- Cost of Living
- Pakistan
- Poland
- Karachi
- Łódź
- Comparison
Cost of living in Karachi, Pakistan compared to Łódź, Poland
Currency:
| Food | - 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Karachi (Pakistan) is 12% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨200 (6 zł) | 20 zł | - 69% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨550 (17 zł) | 17 zł | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨183 (5.59 zł) | 8 zł | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨86 (2.63 zł) | 2.49 zł | + 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨109 (3.33 zł) | 6 zł | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨55 (1.69 zł) | 5.07 zł | - 67% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨256 (8 zł) | 17 zł | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨120 (3.65 zł) | 2.80 zł | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨29 (0.87 zł) | 2.51 zł | - 65% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨475 (14 zł) | 2.81 zł | + 416% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨625 (19 zł) | 20 zł | - 5% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨118 (3.60 zł) | 5.29 zł | - 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨49 (1.48 zł) | 2.05 zł | - 28% | |
| Housing | - 33% | |||
| Housing in Karachi (Pakistan) is 33% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨39,042 (1,192 zł) | 2,325 zł | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨21,727 (663 zł) | 1,671 zł | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨7,093 (217 zł) | 519 zł | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨14,583 (445 zł) | 1,175 zł | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨8,441 (258 zł) | 844 zł | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨3,547 (108 zł) | 275 zł | - 61% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨2,616 (80 zł) | 47 zł | + 69% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨39,648 (1,210 zł) | 1,789 zł | - 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,758 (328 zł) | 419 zł | - 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨508 (16 zł) | 20 zł | - 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨1,309 (40 zł) | 16 zł | + 157% | |
| Clothes | - 37% | |||
| Clothes in Karachi (Pakistan) is 37% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,535 (77 zł) | 275 zł | - 72% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨3,212 (98 zł) | 113 zł | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨5,109 (156 zł) | 277 zł | - 44% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨4,095 (125 zł) | 303 zł | - 59% | |
| Transportation | - 44% | |||
| Transportation in Karachi (Pakistan) is 44% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,600,000 (48,839 zł) | 65,000 zł | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨79 (2.40 zł) | 5.26 zł | - 54% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,200 (37 zł) | 75 zł | - 51% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨401 (12 zł) | 26 zł | - 53% | |
| 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) | ₨251 (8 zł) | 14 zł | - 44% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨467 (14 zł) | 26 zł | - 45% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨2,333 (71 zł) | 100 zł | - 29% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨372 (11 zł) | 16 zł | - 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨218 (7 zł) | 12 zł | - 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨322 (10 zł) | 11 zł | - 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨137 (4.19 zł) | 4.65 zł | - 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨115 (3.50 zł) | 7 zł | - 48% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨376 (11 zł) | 28 zł | - 59% | |
| Entertainment | - 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Karachi (Pakistan) is 37% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,357 (41 zł) | 63 zł | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨1,000 (31 zł) | 44 zł | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨2,691 (82 zł) | 115 zł | - 29% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,000 (31 zł) | 90 zł | - 66% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨538 (16 zł) | 16 zł | + 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨165 (5.04 zł) | 6 zł | - 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨250 (8 zł) | 6.00 zł | + 27% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨56,664 (1,730 zł) | 2,100 zł | - 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨2.26 (0.07 zł) | 0.29 zł | - 76% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨2,133 (65 zł) | 108 zł | - 40% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨140 (4.27 zł) | 13 zł | - 67% | |
| TOTAL | - 33% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,028 prices entered by 224 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 25, 2018.
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Cost of living in Karachi (Pakistan) is 33% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
6,400 zł
in Łódź
you would need to make just about 4,307 zł
(₨141,112)
in Karachi.
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