Cost of Living Comparison · 2026

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฐ Islamabad vs ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฐ Karachi

Karachi is 11.4% more expensive

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Category ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฐ Islamabad ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฐ Karachi Difference
Cost of Living 12.3 13.7 +11.4%
Rent 5.8 3.3 -43.1%
Groceries 20.6 19.6 -4.9%
Restaurants 27.0 20.1 -25.6%
Purchasing Power 44.3 26.4 -40.4%
Data from October 2026 · Cost of living: Numbeo, blended with Expatistan and LivingCost where available. Rent, groceries, restaurants and purchasing power: Numbeo (NYC = 100) · Indices reflect relative costs; absolute prices vary by neighbourhood.
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