Cost of Living in
Karachi
Comprehensive urban intelligence for Karachi, Pakistan. Analyzing market prices, safety metrics, and quality of life indices in real-time.
78Global Quality Score
QoL Index
Safety & Security
57.47
Healthcare System
57.56
Purchasing Power
29
Climate & Air
10
Rent Per Month
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre$0.23
Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre$0.13
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre$0.12
Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre$0.25
3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre$0.54
3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre$0.84
1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre$0.21
1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre$0.35
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend)$0.53
Basic Utilities for 85 m2 Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage)$0.30
Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage)$0.30
General
Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child$0.18
International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child$0.50
Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar)$0.46
Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range)$0.16
Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M)$0.70
Men's Leather Business Shoes$0.92
Onions (1 lb)$0.39
Bananas (1 lb)$0.79
Oranges (1 lb)$0.13
Bottle of Non-Alcoholic Wine (Mid-Range)$0.35
Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro)$0.60
Onions (1 kg)$0.86
Oranges (1 kg)$0.28
Potatoes (1 lb)$0.43
Bananas (1 kg)$0.18
Tomatoes (1 kg)$0.13
Local Cheese (1 lb)$0.81
Local Cheese (1 kg)$0.18
Lettuce (1 Head)$0.11
Potatoes (1 kg)$0.95
Tomatoes (1 lb)$0.60
Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle)$0.98
Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 0.33 Liter Bottle)$0.98
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)$0.50
Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %)$13.84
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car)$0.77
Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car)$0.50
Markets
Chicken Fillets (1 kg)$0.91
Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb)$0.74
White Rice (1 kg)$0.34
White Rice (1 lb)$0.15
Fresh White Bread (500 g Loaf)$0.16
Chicken Fillets (1 lb)$0.41
Apples (1 kg)$0.33
Apples (1 lb)$0.15
Bottled Water (50 oz)$0.12
Bottled Water (1.5 Liter)$0.12
Eggs (12, Large Size)$0.34
Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 kg)$0.16
Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf)$0.14
Milk (Regular, 1 Liter)$0.24
Bottled Water (0.33 Liter)$0.63
Bottled Water (12 oz)$0.63
Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price)$0.25
Restaurants
Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 Liter Bottle)$0.62
Domestic Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 Liter Bottle)$0.42
Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (12 oz Small Bottle)$0.62
Domestic Non-Alcoholic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle)$0.42
Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant$0.50
Domestic Draft Non-Alcoholic Beer (1 Pint)$0.60
Domestic Draft Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 Liter)$0.60
Cappuccino (Regular Size)$0.68
Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal)$0.15
Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks)$0.40
Sports And Leisure
Monthly Fitness Club Membership$0.52
Cinema Ticket (International Release)$0.12
Transportation
Taxi Start (Standard Tariff)$0.23
Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff)$0.50
One-Way Ticket (Local Transport)$0.80
Gasoline (1 Liter)$0.29
Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff)$0.32
Taxi 1 km (Standard Tariff)$0.20
Utilities (Monthly)
Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher)$0.35
Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data)$0.16