Cost of living
Karachi compared to Gilgit-Baltistan (Pakistan)
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Overview comparison
KarachiGilgit-Baltistan (Pakistan)
Consumer prices in Gilgit-Baltistan (Pakistan) are roughly 78% higher than in Karachi.
Cost of living
| Item | Karachi | Gilgit-Baltistan (Pakistan) |
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| Total with rent one person | 478 | 1,675 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,216 | 3,388 |
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| Without rent one person | 255 | 567 |
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| Without rent one family | 789 | 1,938 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 190.04 | 807.28 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 360.54 | 1,417.45 |
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| Food person | 153 | 507 |
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| Food family | 383 | 1,248 |
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| Transport person | 66.76 | 41.95 |
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| Transport family | 156.57 | 119.82 |
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| Life expectancy | 83.44 years | 82.58 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Karachi | Gilgit-Baltistan (Pakistan) |
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| Lunch Menu | 1.67 | 7.59 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 12.25 | 38.45 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 4.96 | 7.09 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.56 | 2.96 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.91 | 4.39 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.37 | 1.59 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Karachi | Gilgit-Baltistan (Pakistan) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 172.98 | 766.53 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 78.06 | 528.27 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 314.33 | 1,309.71 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 174.91 | 1,326.15 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 54.23 | 33.52 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 97.83 | 61.11 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 10.37 | 70.64 |
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Transportation
| Item | Karachi | Gilgit-Baltistan (Pakistan) |
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| Local transport ticket | 19.14 | 4.26 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 615 | 3,642 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 304 | 2,954 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.21 | 1.84 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 7.3% | 26.87% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 5.26 | 19.99 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.97 | 0.43 |
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Groceries
| Item | Karachi | Gilgit-Baltistan (Pakistan) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.82 | 2.66 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.62 | 2.84 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 0.96 | 2.15 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.61 | 6.57 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.6 | 9.68 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.69 | 20.18 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.51 | 4.07 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.25 | 0.95 |
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Other
| Item | Karachi | Gilgit-Baltistan (Pakistan) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 19.05 | 94.59 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 4.22 | 6.21 |
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| Doctors visit | 11.32 | 37.96 |
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| Haircut, simple | 1.82 | 7.47 |
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| Brand Jeans | 18.17 | 89.98 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 62.38 | 105.29 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 49.64 | 372.86 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 1,233 | 8,637 |
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