Cost of living in Karachi (Pakistan) is 29% more expensive than in Asansol (India)
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| Food | + 41% | |||
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| Food in Karachi (Pakistan) is 41% more expensive than in Asansol (India) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Karachi | Asansol | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨698 (₨218) | ₨106 | + 105% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨1,106 (₨345) | ₨202 | + 71% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨511 (₨159) | ₨111 | + 44% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨217 (₨68) | ₨34 | + 99% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨311 (₨97) | ₨68 | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨200 (₨63) | ₨32 | + 97% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨785 (₨245) | ₨300 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨243 (₨76) | ₨114 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨116 (₨36) | ₨16 | + 128% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨450 (₨141) | ₨90 | + 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨2,197 (₨686) | ₨874 | - 21% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨230 (₨72) | ₨80 | - 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨149 (₨46) | ₨10 | + 365% | |
| Housing | + 69% | |||
| Housing in Karachi (Pakistan) is 69% more expensive than in Asansol (India) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Karachi | Asansol | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨134,360 (₨41,952) | ₨15,160 | + 177% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨90,256 (₨28,181) | ₨12,000 | + 135% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨28,054 (₨8,759) | ₨1,500 | + 484% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨75,594 (₨23,603) | ₨9,000 | + 162% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨54,960 (₨17,161) | ₨7,000 | + 145% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨23,483 (₨7,332) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨1,975 (₨617) | ₨575 | + 7% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨66,256 (₨20,688) | ₨18,000 | + 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨28,002 (₨8,743) | ₨3,600 | + 143% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨1,580 (₨493) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨1,115 (₨348) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 26% | |||
| Clothes in Karachi (Pakistan) is 26% more expensive than in Asansol (India) | ||||
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| Karachi | Asansol | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨4,133 (₨1,290) | ₨1,455 | - 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨7,242 (₨2,261) | ₨2,000 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨14,700 (₨4,590) | ₨2,000 | + 129% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨9,262 (₨2,892) | ₨700 | + 313% | |
| Transportation | + 11% | |||
| Transportation in Karachi (Pakistan) is 11% more expensive than in Asansol (India) | ||||
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| Karachi | Asansol | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨3,248,850 (₨1,014,407) | ₨635,000 | + 60% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨283 (₨88) | ₨73 | + 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨3,732 (₨1,165) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨1,195 (₨373) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Karachi (Pakistan) is about the same as in Asansol (India) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Karachi | Asansol | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨396 (₨124) | ₨40 | + 209% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨934 (₨292) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨3,510 (₨1,096) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨691 (₨216) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨581 (₨181) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨806 (₨252) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨380 (₨119) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨271 (₨85) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨680 (₨212) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Karachi (Pakistan) is 28% more expensive than in Asansol (India) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Karachi | Asansol | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨3,074 (₨960) | ₨600 | + 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨1,905 (₨595) | ₨257 | + 132% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨3,830 (₨1,196) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨6,891 (₨2,152) | ₨500 | + 330% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨1,353 (₨422) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨811 (₨253) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨812 (₨254) | ₨106 | + 139% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨101,016 (₨31,541) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨19 (₨6) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨7,701 (₨2,404) | ₨709 | + 239% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨530 (₨165) | - | - | |
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TOTAL | + 29% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 297 prices entered by 94 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 07, 2025.
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