Cost of living
Sheikhupura compared to Karachi
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Overview comparison
SheikhupuraKarachi
Consumer prices in Sheikhupura are roughly 13% higher than in Karachi.
Cost of living
| Item | Sheikhupura | Karachi |
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| Total with rent one person | 449 | 478 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,014 | 1,216 |
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| Without rent one person | 187 | 255 |
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| Without rent one family | 674 | 789 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 141.72 | 190.04 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 286.61 | 360.54 |
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| Food person | 124 | 153 |
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| Food family | 315 | 383 |
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| Transport person | 28.81 | 66.76 |
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| Transport family | 83.79 | 156.57 |
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| Life expectancy | 76.51 years | 83.44 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Sheikhupura | Karachi |
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| Lunch Menu | 2 | 1.67 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 15.37 | 12.25 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 5.11 | 4.96 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.83 | 2.56 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.01 | 1.91 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.31 | 0.37 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Sheikhupura | Karachi |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 103.84 | 172.98 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 59.09 | 78.06 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 184.99 | 314.33 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 127.29 | 174.91 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 80.87 | 54.23 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 115.38 | 97.83 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 21.4 | 10.37 |
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Transportation
| Item | Sheikhupura | Karachi |
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| Local transport ticket | 23.02 | 19.14 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 590 | 615 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 491 | 304 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.2 | 0.21 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 7.08% | 7.3% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 3.99 | 5.26 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.93 | 0.97 |
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Groceries
| Item | Sheikhupura | Karachi |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.48 | 0.82 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.56 | 0.62 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.09 | 0.96 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.14 | 4.61 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.77 | 2.6 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.74 | 3.69 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.73 | 0.51 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.25 | 0.25 |
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Other
| Item | Sheikhupura | Karachi |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 14.12 | 19.05 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 4.43 | 4.22 |
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| Doctors visit | 13.2 | 11.32 |
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| Haircut, simple | 3.03 | 1.82 |
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| Brand Jeans | 20.35 | 18.17 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 92.58 | 62.38 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 57.93 | 49.64 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 2,780 | 1,233 |
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