Cost of living in Karachi, Pakistan vs Verona, Italy
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Food | - 65% | |||
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Food in Karachi (Pakistan) is 65% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨421 (€2.20) | €13 | - 83% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨590 (€3.09) | €8 | - 61% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨279 (€1.46) | €4.33 | - 66% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨115 (€0.60) | €1.37 | - 56% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨140 (€0.73) | €4.20 | - 83% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨89 (€0.46) | €1.87 | - 75% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨640 (€3.35) | €5.74 | - 42% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨151 (€0.79) | €1.70 | - 53% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨49 (€0.26) | €1.39 | - 81% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨303 (€1.59) | €1.38 | + 14% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨1,422 (€7) | €7 | + 13% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₨126 (€0.66) | €2.27 | - 71% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨67 (€0.35) | €1.03 | - 66% | |
Housing | - 58% | |||
Housing in Karachi (Pakistan) is 58% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨75,307 (€394) | €965 | - 59% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨43,249 (€226) | €672 | - 66% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨12,208 (€64) | €178 | - 64% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨51,861 (€271) | €630 | - 57% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨31,371 (€164) | €483 | - 66% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨6,958 (€36) | €100 | - 64% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨2,466 (€13) | €24 | - 47% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₨46,440 (€243) | €431 | - 44% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨12,401 (€65) | €122 | - 47% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨574 (€3.00) | €4.99 | - 40% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨977 (€5.11) | €9 | - 43% | |
Clothes | - 48% | |||
Clothes in Karachi (Pakistan) is 48% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨3,453 (€18) | €94 | - 81% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨5,484 (€29) | €35 | - 17% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨9,575 (€50) | €91 | - 45% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨6,980 (€37) | €130 | - 72% | |
Transportation | - 63% | |||
Transportation in Karachi (Pakistan) is 63% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨2,518,870 (€13,178) | €20,723 | - 36% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨111 (€0.58) | €1.45 | - 60% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,720 (€9) | €34 | - 74% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨405 (€2.12) | €20 | - 89% | |
Personal Care | - 73% | |||
Personal Care in Karachi (Pakistan) is 73% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨253 (€1.32) | €8 | - 83% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨532 (€2.78) | €8 | - 63% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,934 (€10) | €99 | - 90% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨528 (€2.76) | €5.45 | - 49% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨282 (€1.47) | €3.61 | - 59% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨350 (€1.83) | €3.88 | - 53% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨163 (€0.85) | €1.61 | - 47% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨156 (€0.82) | €2.34 | - 65% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨447 (€2.34) | €19 | - 88% | |
Entertainment | - 55% | |||
Entertainment in Karachi (Pakistan) is 55% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,377 (€7) | €39 | - 82% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨1,652 (€9) | €16 | - 48% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨3,774 (€20) | €94 | - 79% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨4,173 (€22) | €58 | - 62% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨613 (€3.21) | €7 | - 56% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨378 (€1.98) | €1.45 | + 36% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨455 (€2.38) | €4.61 | - 48% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨67,580 (€354) | €447 | - 21% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨12 (€0.06) | €0.18 | - 65% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨5,942 (€31) | €48 | - 36% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨287 (€1.50) | €5.29 | - 72% | |
TOTAL | - 61% |

These prices were last updated on March 03, 2021.
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