🇵🇰 Pakistan · #513 of 538 cities · 2026

Cost of Living in Karachi

Close to the Pakistan average

Ranked #513 of 538 cities · More expensive than 4.6% of cities worldwide

Compared to Pakistan average

Rent Prices

Rent Prices in Karachi

Apartment City Centre Outside Centre You Save
1-Bedroom PKR 29,263/mo ≈ $105 PKR 21,947/mo ≈ $79 25%
3-Bedroom PKR 50,723/mo ≈ $182 PKR 38,042/mo ≈ $137 25%
Estimated from rent index. Actual prices vary. · 2026

Cost Indices

Cost of Living
-0.4% Average
Rent
-0.6% Average
Groceries
-0.1% Average
Restaurants
-0.4% Average
Purchasing Power
-4.1% Average

Living in Karachi: What to Expect

Karachi is average by global standards (ranked #513 of 538 cities). It is 0.4% cheaper than the Pakistan average, based on 4 cities.

Groceries are average, while dining out is average. Rent offers the best value, while Groceries is the priciest.

Local purchasing power is limited — residents can afford fewer goods and services than in most cities.

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