Should I move to Karachi?

Karachi, Pakistan has a cost of living 86.3% cheaper than New York City (index: 13.7). It is ranked #546 out of 577 cities globally. Local purchasing power is very weak (index: 26.4 vs NYC = 100). Use our salary comparison calculator to see exactly how your take-home pay would change.

What is the cost of living in Karachi?

The cost of living in Karachi is 86.3% cheaper than New York City (index: 13.7). Groceries are 80.4% cheaper than NYC. Restaurants are 79.9% cheaper than NYC. A 1-bedroom apartment in the city centre costs approximately PKR 31,649 per month. Local purchasing power index is 26.4 (NYC = 100).

🇵🇰 Pakistan · #546 of 577 cities · 2026

Moet Ik Verhuizen naar Karachi?

86.3% goedkoper om hier te leven dan in New York City.

Gebruik de rekenmachine met uw salaris voor een persoonlijk antwoord.

-86.3%

vs NYC

PKR 31,649

1-slaapkamer, stadscentrum

26.4

Koopkracht

Very weak

Koopkracht

Kostenindex: Numbeo, waar beschikbaar gecombineerd met Expatistan en LivingCost (New York = 100) · Gegevens: oktober 2026

Persoonlijk Antwoord

Vergelijk uw salaris: verhuizen naar Karachi?

Kostenverdeling: Karachi

Kostenindexen vs NYC = 100

Kosten van Levensonderhoud

13.7 Very affordable

Huur

3.3 Very affordable

Boodschappen

19.6 Very affordable

Restaurants

20.1 Very affordable

Koopkracht

26.4 Very weak

Huur in Karachi

1-slaapkamer, stadscentrum PKR 31,649/mo

1-slaapkamer, buiten centrum PKR 19,916/mo

3-slaapkamers, stadscentrum PKR 98,278/mo

3-slaapkamers, buiten centrum PKR 50,685/mo

Besparing buiten het centrum 37% goedkoper

Numbeo · 2026-10-02

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CoL index 10.5

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