Cost of living in Karachi, Pakistan

Summary of cost of living in Karachi

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: ₨367,440
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: ₨161,972
    • WARNING!  These estimates are currently based on just a small amount of data. They provide a decent starting assumption, but they are not yet completely reliable.

List of prices in Karachi
Current as of Mar 2025.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district ₨741
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) ₨1,060
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast ₨491
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk ₨219
12 eggs, large ₨292
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes ₨193
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese ₨816
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples ₨228
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes ₨113
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket ₨450
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality ₨2,008
2 liters of coca-cola ₨244
Bread for 2 people for 1 day ₨134
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Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area ₨112,220
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area ₨72,238
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat ₨20,663
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area ₨72,259
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area ₨52,137
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio ₨19,458
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) ₨2,028
40” flat screen tv ₨63,651
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) ₨27,626
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) ₨1,493
Hourly rate for cleaning help ₨1,115
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) ₨4,133
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) ₨7,242
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) ₨14,700
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes ₨9,297
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new ₨3,252,450
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas ₨274
Monthly ticket public transport ₨3,144
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) ₨1,196
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Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) ₨396
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) ₨805
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) ₨3,510
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) ₨691
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) ₨581
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) ₨668
4 rolls of toilet paper ₨380
Tube of toothpaste ₨258
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city ₨687
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub ₨2,478
2 tickets to the movies ₨1,705
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) ₨3,830
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert ₨6,891
1 cocktail drink in downtown club ₨1,353
Cappuccino in expat area of the city ₨811
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) ₨845
Ipad wi-fi 128gb ₨101,016
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) ₨19
1 month of gym membership in business district ₨5,507
1 package of marlboro cigarettes ₨530
These prices are lacking data. It provides a decent estimate, but they are not yet reliable. They are based on 327 prices entered by 83 different people.
Latest price update: March 17, 2025

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