Cost of living in Karachi (Pakistan) is 75% cheaper than in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States)
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Food | - 74% | |||
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Food in Karachi (Pakistan) is 74% cheaper than in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) | ||||
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Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨707 ($2.53) | $19 | - 87% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨1,150 ($4.12) | $10 | - 58% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨502 ($1.80) | $6 | - 72% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨214 ($0.77) | $1.18 | - 35% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨310 ($1.11) | $4.16 | - 73% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨189 ($0.68) | $7 | - 90% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨997 ($3.57) | $7 | - 51% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨295 ($1.06) | $5.39 | - 80% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨89 ($0.32) | $1.99 | - 84% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨390 ($1.40) | $2.11 | - 34% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨2,433 ($9) | $15 | - 40% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₨217 ($0.78) | $1.96 | - 60% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨165 ($0.59) | $3.07 | - 81% | |
Housing | - 79% | |||
Housing in Karachi (Pakistan) is 79% cheaper than in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨152,418 ($546) | $2,997 | - 82% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨90,745 ($325) | $2,058 | - 84% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨38,637 ($138) | $161 | - 14% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨79,996 ($287) | $1,568 | - 82% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨54,988 ($197) | $1,210 | - 84% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨20,483 ($73) | $74 | - 0% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨2,330 ($8) | $68 | - 88% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₨72,863 ($261) | $291 | - 10% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨26,669 ($96) | $131 | - 27% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨1,285 ($4.60) | $11 | - 58% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨1,645 ($5.89) | $35 | - 83% | |
Clothes | - 50% | |||
Clothes in Karachi (Pakistan) is 50% cheaper than in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨4,246 ($15) | $69 | - 78% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨9,192 ($33) | $49 | - 33% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨17,554 ($63) | $105 | - 40% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨9,515 ($34) | $144 | - 76% | |
Transportation | - 74% | |||
Transportation in Karachi (Pakistan) is 74% cheaper than in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨3,604,340 ($12,915) | $29,856 | - 57% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨278 ($0.99) | $0.91 | + 9% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨3,751 ($13) | $94 | - 86% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨1,262 ($4.52) | $21 | - 78% | |
Personal Care | - 81% | |||
Personal Care in Karachi (Pakistan) is 81% cheaper than in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨461 ($1.65) | $7 | - 75% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨818 ($2.93) | $13 | - 78% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨3,026 ($11) | $201 | - 95% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨604 ($2.16) | $7 | - 69% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨534 ($1.91) | $5.14 | - 63% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨664 ($2.38) | $4.99 | - 52% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨285 ($1.02) | $4.26 | - 76% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨299 ($1.07) | $1.58 | - 32% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨928 ($3.33) | $27 | - 88% | |
Entertainment | - 71% | |||
Entertainment in Karachi (Pakistan) is 71% cheaper than in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) | ||||
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Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨3,485 ($12) | $63 | - 80% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨1,853 ($7) | $30 | - 78% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨5,042 ($18) | $174 | - 90% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨6,987 ($25) | $83 | - 70% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨1,170 ($4.19) | $14 | - 71% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨696 ($2.49) | $6 | - 59% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨768 ($2.75) | $7 | - 62% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨105,685 ($379) | $372 | + 2% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨3.55 ($0.01) | $0.15 | - 92% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨7,238 ($26) | $97 | - 73% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨495 ($1.77) | $10 | - 83% | |
TOTAL | - 75% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 691 prices entered by 226 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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