Cost of Living in Karachi

Worst city in the world, full of crime & pollution. One would be lucky to get out alive from this city.

An unfurnished one bedroom apartment starts at 33,000pkr.The only thing that's cheap is the internet.

Hi all,
I would suggest to add a range feature (min) to (max).
As for locals in a decent way living cost is 30000/person/month.
But for foreigners especialy whites it will be higher as 1000$.
Foreigners mostly well received in all over Pakistan.

Karachi is not a cheapest city. It is only cheapeast for those who live in western countries and earn in dollars and euro. They can come here on vacation and enjoy. But is us way expensive for people who live here. Salary is very low here compare to expenses here. Quality of life is poor if you want to earn and live here. Earn in dollers and live here is a way to go.

If you are a saver so i believe and practically getting 50000 is enough salary to live in Karachi if house is your own with all necessities include schooling with 4 kids. Their is no end of your desires so fulfill your needs not desires.

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I am from Karachi, living in London, England for many years. I left Karachi in '61. It was the golden period for Pakistan and for Karachi in particular. Karachi was very clean, well organized and a very tolerant city. It accommodated and welcomed all. There were bars, restaurants, hotels and picture houses. Elphinston Street had the best shops. Khayam Cinema and Cafe, fully air-conditioned, showed English films. Clifton was a real place to enjoy life, especially, after sunset till midnight, swimming by the moonlight. It was a jewel of a beach. The sea used shimmer like a wavy gold-leaf. Yes, my Karachi was a Jewel.
I worked for the PIA at a salary of Rs 320 / month. I had my own small flat in a house, a woman to clean and cook, a bicycle to ride and loads of friends to enjoy. The US$ was 4.13 and the £ was 13.45. My first visit to Pakistan / Karachi was in 1993. It had become a slum. My last visit was in 2002. Although, my family and friends enjoy a lavish life style, whereas, an ordinary person's life is nothing but a total misery. Karachi earns almost 40% of Pakistan's GDP, yet she is treated like step child. It is crime infested, dirty, expensive and has become very intolerant. Corrupt Politicians and the Mullah have devastated a jewel of a city. It is very sad. As long as the Mullah prevails, Muslims shall remain wretched, uneducated, disease ridden and destitute.

Karachi is not cheap. Those who says that karachi is cheap then you should also tell that what is the quality of life they are living.

Expenses for 1 person as follows:

Montly Salary for a person who do full time labor work is 10000pkr to 15000pkr (upon luck otherwise u get less)

Studio or 1 room rent in very cheap and bad area is 5000rps per month.

Electricity cost for a tv, 2 bulb and 2 fan is 1500rps per month.

Food cost for 2 times a day (basic meal) is around 3000 to 5000pkr per month.

Water, sewerage, garbage disposal costs is 500rps per month.

Gas cost for cooking is around 300pkr per month.

Transportation cost is around 3000 per month.

Now at this level your expenses are more than your salary. Now you tell how can you live a quality of life.

Karachi is among the best places for tourists, To illustrate; Beach, Mosques, tombs etcetra. Prices are bit low relatively to other countries. Restaurants differ from inexpensive to 5 Star Restaurants. Malls are filled with people at peak times. Karachites welcome foreigners warmly.
Healthcare is free in some Government Hospitals & NGO operated clinics. Government has made an effort to make drugs not freely available, So it doesn't gets into the wrong hands. It's not required to have medical insurance to pay for medicines. Even a signature by a registered doctor can be shown to a local pharmacy. Many pharmacies provide free of cost medicines if you have a consent with the doctor.
Karachi is relatively cheap, However family of six can live easily on $3164/ year.
Inflation & Deflation has been a part of the economy.

Pakistan has enjoyed a high life style & quality living conditions in main cities, like Islamabad, Lahore & Karachi.