Cost of living in Karachi, Pakistan vs Teresina, Brazil
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| Food | - 0% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Karachi (Pakistan) is about the same as in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨421 (R$ 15) | R$ 20 | - 26% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨590 (R$ 21) | R$ 22 | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨279 (R$ 10) | R$ 9 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨116 (R$ 4.15) | R$ 4.12 | + 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨142 (R$ 5.06) | R$ 7 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨87 (R$ 3.12) | R$ 4.21 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨640 (R$ 23) | R$ 17 | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨151 (R$ 5.41) | R$ 5.46 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨48 (R$ 1.73) | R$ 3.82 | - 55% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨303 (R$ 11) | R$ 4.61 | + 135% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨1,422 (R$ 51) | R$ 36 | + 40% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨136 (R$ 4.86) | R$ 5.82 | - 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨67 (R$ 2.41) | R$ 3.42 | - 29% | |
| Housing | + 13% | |||
| Housing in Karachi (Pakistan) is 13% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨75,307 (R$ 2,695) | R$ 1,618 | + 67% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨41,742 (R$ 1,494) | R$ 1,081 | + 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨12,208 (R$ 437) | R$ 369 | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨51,861 (R$ 1,856) | R$ 1,425 | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨31,371 (R$ 1,123) | R$ 865 | + 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨6,958 (R$ 249) | R$ 493 | - 49% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨2,053 (R$ 73) | R$ 113 | - 35% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨50,630 (R$ 1,812) | R$ 1,517 | + 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨12,906 (R$ 462) | R$ 413 | + 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨574 (R$ 21) | R$ 13 | + 64% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨977 (R$ 35) | R$ 10 | + 262% | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in Karachi (Pakistan) is about the same as in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨3,453 (R$ 124) | R$ 200 | - 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨5,484 (R$ 196) | R$ 173 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨9,575 (R$ 343) | R$ 314 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨6,980 (R$ 250) | R$ 205 | + 22% | |
| Transportation | - 31% | |||
| Transportation in Karachi (Pakistan) is 31% cheaper than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨2,518,870 (R$ 90,134) | R$ 63,667 | + 42% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨112 (R$ 3.99) | R$ 4.09 | - 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,720 (R$ 62) | R$ 167 | - 63% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨405 (R$ 14) | R$ 43 | - 66% | |
| Personal Care | - 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Karachi (Pakistan) is 21% cheaper than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨253 (R$ 9) | R$ 15 | - 39% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨532 (R$ 19) | R$ 49 | - 61% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨2,028 (R$ 73) | R$ 155 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨528 (R$ 19) | R$ 11 | + 72% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨282 (R$ 10) | R$ 8 | + 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨350 (R$ 13) | R$ 13 | - 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨163 (R$ 5.84) | R$ 4.25 | + 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨156 (R$ 5.59) | R$ 4.70 | + 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨447 (R$ 16) | R$ 26 | - 39% | |
| Entertainment | - 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Karachi (Pakistan) is 17% cheaper than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,367 (R$ 49) | R$ 89 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨1,693 (R$ 61) | R$ 36 | + 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨3,774 (R$ 135) | R$ 130 | + 4% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨4,173 (R$ 149) | R$ 167 | - 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨613 (R$ 22) | R$ 10 | + 119% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨378 (R$ 14) | R$ 8 | + 80% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨455 (R$ 16) | R$ 7 | + 125% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨67,580 (R$ 2,418) | R$ 2,650 | - 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨12 (R$ 0.42) | R$ 1.76 | - 76% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨5,942 (R$ 213) | R$ 121 | + 75% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨287 (R$ 10) | R$ 10 | + 8% | |
| TOTAL | - 10% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 810 prices entered by 244 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 04, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require R$ 5,300 in Teresina you would need to make just about R$ 4,763 (₨133,110) in Karachi.
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