Cost of living
Gujrat (Pakistan) compared to Karachi
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Overview comparison
Gujrat (Pakistan)Karachi
Consumer prices in Karachi are roughly 24% higher than in Gujrat (Pakistan).
Cost of living
| Item | Gujrat (Pakistan) | Karachi |
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| Total with rent one person | 294 | 478 |
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| Total with rent family | 720 | 1,216 |
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| Without rent one person | 210 | 255 |
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| Without rent one family | 568 | 789 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 145.8 | 190.04 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 183.96 | 360.54 |
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| Food person | 132 | 153 |
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| Food family | 297 | 383 |
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| Transport person | 20.08 | 66.76 |
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| Transport family | 51.77 | 156.57 |
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| Life expectancy | 69.52 years | 83.44 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Gujrat (Pakistan) | Karachi |
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| Lunch Menu | 3.15 | 1.67 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 7.21 | 12.25 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 4.26 | 4.96 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.94 | 2.56 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.17 | 1.91 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.29 | 0.37 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Gujrat (Pakistan) | Karachi |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 88.45 | 172.98 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 79.32 | 78.06 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 147.15 | 314.33 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 81.51 | 174.91 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 38.23 | 54.23 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 43.82 | 97.83 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 19.22 | 10.37 |
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Transportation
| Item | Gujrat (Pakistan) | Karachi |
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| Local transport ticket | 19.38 | 19.14 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 882 | 615 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 476 | 304 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.21 | 0.21 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 8.97% | 7.3% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 2.77 | 5.26 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.92 | 0.97 |
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Groceries
| Item | Gujrat (Pakistan) | Karachi |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.53 | 0.82 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.48 | 0.62 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.23 | 0.96 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 10.15 | 4.61 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.68 | 2.6 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.33 | 3.69 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.67 | 0.51 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.31 | 0.25 |
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Other
| Item | Gujrat (Pakistan) | Karachi |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 15.82 | 19.05 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 3.18 | 4.22 |
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| Doctors visit | 6.43 | 11.32 |
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| Haircut, simple | 1.89 | 1.82 |
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| Brand Jeans | 18.62 | 18.17 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 73.29 | 62.38 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 21.97 | 49.64 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 687 | 1,233 |
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