Is Karachi more expensive than Islamabad?

Karachi is 15.2% cheaper than Islamabad overall. Rent is 44.1% lower, groceries 0.5% cheaper, and restaurants 19.3% cheaper.

Which city has better purchasing power, Islamabad or Karachi?

Islamabad has a purchasing power index of 44.6 while Karachi has 26.1 (NYC = 100). Islamabad offers better purchasing power.

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🇵🇰 Islamabad vs 🇵🇰 Karachi

2026

Karachi är 15.2% billigare

Kategori	🇵🇰 Islamabad	🇵🇰 Karachi	Skillnad
Levnadskostnader	25.7	21.8	-15.2%
Hyra	5.9	3.3	-44.1%
Livsmedel	20.9	20.8	-0.5%
Restauranger	23.8	19.2	-19.3%
Köpkraft	44.6	26.1	-41.5%

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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