Cost of living in Karachi, Pakistan

Summary of cost of living in Karachi

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: ₨313,997
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: ₨119,557
    • WARNING!  These estimates are based on only a few data points. At the moment, you should treat them only as a best guess.

List of prices in Karachi
Current as of Dec 2022.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district ₨483
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) ₨657
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast ₨353
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk ₨185
12 eggs, large ₨271
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes ₨181
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese ₨908
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples ₨242
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes ₨104
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket ₨1,275
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality ₨1,915
2 liters of coca-cola ₨207
Bread for 2 people for 1 day ₨144
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Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area ₨78,175
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area ₨41,927
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat ₨22,942
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area ₨42,695
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area ₨41,382
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio ₨7,779
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) ₨2,052
40” flat screen tv ₨59,297
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) ₨26,194
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) ₨983
Hourly rate for cleaning help ₨1,027
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) ₨2,901
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) ₨4,371
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) ₨11,273
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes ₨6,745
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new ₨2,155,810
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas ₨230
Monthly ticket public transport ₨6,937
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) ₨1,177
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Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) ₨533
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) ₨860
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) ₨1,589
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) ₨1,318
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) ₨485
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) ₨740
4 rolls of toilet paper ₨289
Tube of toothpaste ₨251
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city ₨768
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub ₨2,192
2 tickets to the movies ₨1,880
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) ₨2,535
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert ₨6,016
1 cocktail drink in downtown club ₨1,900
Cappuccino in expat area of the city ₨662
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) ₨1,187
Ipad wi-fi 128gb ₨58,321
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) ₨3.62
1 month of gym membership in business district ₨7,306
1 package of marlboro cigarettes ₨683
WARNING!  These prices are based on only a few data points. At this point they are mostly a guess. They are based on 649 prices entered by 140 different people.
Latest price update: December 06, 2022

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