Cost of living in Karachi (Pakistan) is about the same as in Zanzibar (Tanzania)
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| Food | + 7% | |||
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| Food in Karachi (Pakistan) is 7% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Karachi | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨1,359 (11,339 Shilling) | 10,372 Shilling | + 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨1,043 (8,701 Shilling) | 9,696 Shilling | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨531 (4,428 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨183 (1,523 Shilling) | 2,490 Shilling | - 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨292 (2,437 Shilling) | 3,964 Shilling | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨145 (1,213 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨780 (6,502 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨272 (2,268 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨124 (1,034 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨1,138 (9,491 Shilling) | 3,104 Shilling | + 206% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨1,769 (14,756 Shilling) | 16,778 Shilling | - 12% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨227 (1,895 Shilling) | 2,821 Shilling | - 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨127 (1,060 Shilling) | 1,135 Shilling | - 7% | |
| Housing | - 17% | |||
| Housing in Karachi (Pakistan) is 17% cheaper than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Karachi | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨97,017 (809,209 Shilling) | 1,126,910 Shilling | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨61,474 (512,746 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨31,090 (259,323 Shilling) | 163,123 Shilling | + 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨65,236 (544,131 Shilling) | 1,352,930 Shilling | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨50,781 (423,558 Shilling) | 815,000 Shilling | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨33,782 (281,773 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨1,645 (13,721 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨108,633 (906,099 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨26,669 (222,441 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨1,037 (8,651 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨1,347 (11,238 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Karachi (Pakistan) is about the same as in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Karachi | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨3,714 (30,976 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨7,503 (62,581 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨14,343 (119,631 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨20,432 (170,421 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 3% | |||
| Transportation in Karachi (Pakistan) is about the same as in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Karachi | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨3,543,370 (29,554,966 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨244 (2,039 Shilling) | 2,473 Shilling | - 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨5,624 (46,907 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨2,401 (20,028 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Karachi (Pakistan) is about the same as in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Karachi | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨928 (7,741 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨805 (6,715 Shilling) | 10,000 Shilling | - 33% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨2,007 (16,743 Shilling) | 68,095 Shilling | - 75% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨743 (6,201 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨1,545 (12,889 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨1,651 (13,771 Shilling) | 9,453 Shilling | + 46% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨1,184 (9,880 Shilling) | 6,007 Shilling | + 64% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨277 (2,310 Shilling) | 3,890 Shilling | - 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨1,735 (14,472 Shilling) | 5,170 Shilling | + 180% | |
| Entertainment | + 0% | |||
| Entertainment in Karachi (Pakistan) is about the same as in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Karachi | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨3,576 (29,829 Shilling) | 32,620 Shilling | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨2,355 (19,641 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨2,951 (24,611 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨6,790 (56,638 Shilling) | 67,787 Shilling | - 16% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨1,170 (9,756 Shilling) | 13,162 Shilling | - 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨909 (7,582 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨1,152 (9,608 Shilling) | 4,486 Shilling | + 114% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨74,684 (622,933 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨4.35 (36 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨9,399 (78,393 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨547 (4,560 Shilling) | 5,246 Shilling | - 13% | |
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TOTAL | - 4% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 683 prices entered by 172 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 20, 2023.
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