- Cost of Living
- Pakistan
- Senegal
- Karachi
- Ziguinchor
- Comparison
Cost of living in Karachi, Pakistan compared to Ziguinchor, Senegal
Currency:
Food | - 38% | |||
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Food in Karachi (Pakistan) is 38% cheaper than in Ziguinchor (Senegal) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨200 (916 Franc) | 10,000 Franc | - 91% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨550 (2,519 Franc) | 1,800 Franc | + 40% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨183 (838 Franc) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨86 (394 Franc) | 1,300 Franc | - 70% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨109 (499 Franc) | 1,200 Franc | - 58% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨55 (253 Franc) | 1,200 Franc | - 79% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨256 (1,174 Franc) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨120 (548 Franc) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨29 (131 Franc) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨475 (2,176 Franc) | 750 Franc | + 190% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨625 (2,863 Franc) | 3,500 Franc | - 18% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨124 (569 Franc) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨49 (223 Franc) | 300 Franc | - 26% | |
Housing | - 37% | |||
Housing in Karachi (Pakistan) is 37% cheaper than in Ziguinchor (Senegal) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨39,042 (178,836 Franc) | 350,000 Franc | - 49% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨21,727 (99,525 Franc) | 200,000 Franc | - 50% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨7,093 (32,491 Franc) | 50,000 Franc | - 35% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨14,583 (66,801 Franc) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨8,441 (38,666 Franc) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨3,547 (16,246 Franc) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨2,616 (11,982 Franc) | 50,000 Franc | - 76% | |
40” flat screen TV | ₨39,574 (181,276 Franc) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,135 (46,423 Franc) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨496 (2,274 Franc) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨687 (3,147 Franc) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Karachi (Pakistan) is in Ziguinchor (Senegal) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,535 (11,614 Franc) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨3,212 (14,712 Franc) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨5,109 (23,402 Franc) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨4,095 (18,759 Franc) | - | - | |
Transportation | ||||
Transportation in Karachi (Pakistan) is in Ziguinchor (Senegal) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,600,000 (7,329,028 Franc) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨79 (360 Franc) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,200 (5,497 Franc) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨465 (2,128 Franc) | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Karachi (Pakistan) is in Ziguinchor (Senegal) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨254 (1,163 Franc) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨417 (1,912 Franc) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨2,835 (12,984 Franc) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨326 (1,493 Franc) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨215 (985 Franc) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨331 (1,516 Franc) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨128 (586 Franc) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨111 (506 Franc) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨359 (1,646 Franc) | - | - | |
Entertainment | - 0% | |||
Entertainment in Karachi (Pakistan) is 0% cheaper than in Ziguinchor (Senegal) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,388 (6,359 Franc) | 7,000 Franc | - 9% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨1,000 (4,581 Franc) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨2,629 (12,043 Franc) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,000 (4,581 Franc) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨538 (2,464 Franc) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨165 (756 Franc) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨250 (1,145 Franc) | 1,000 Franc | + 15% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨56,664 (259,556 Franc) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨2.26 (10 Franc) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨2,133 (9,772 Franc) | - | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨140 (641 Franc) | - | - | |
TOTAL | - 30% |

These prices were last updated on April 19, 2018.
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Cost of living in Karachi (Pakistan) is 30% cheaper than in Ziguinchor (Senegal)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
1,020,000 Franc
in Ziguinchor
you would need to make just about 717,091 Franc
(₨156,548)
in Karachi.
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