Is Karachi more expensive than Rawalpindi?

Karachi is 0.9% more expensive than Rawalpindi overall. Rent is 29.5% lower, groceries 11.2% cheaper, and restaurants 8.9% more expensive.

Which city has better purchasing power, Rawalpindi or Karachi?

Rawalpindi has a purchasing power index of 23.4 while Karachi has 25.2 (NYC = 100). Karachi offers better purchasing power.

Cost of Living Comparison · 2026

🇵🇰 Rawalpindi vs 🇵🇰 Karachi

2026

Karachi is 0.9% more expensive

Category	🇵🇰 Rawalpindi	🇵🇰 Karachi	Difference
Cost of Living	21.9	22.1	+0.9%
Rent	4.4	3.1	-29.5%
Groceries	23.3	20.7	-11.2%
Restaurants	18.0	19.6	+8.9%
Purchasing Power	23.4	25.2	+7.7%

Data verified Q1 2026 · Source: Numbeo cost-of-living indices (NYC = 100 baseline) · Indices reflect relative costs; absolute prices vary by neighbourhood.

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