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Abbottabad vs Karachi

Pakistan vs Pakistan · 1,194 km apart

Abbottabad

Pakistan

₨70,056 ($252)

single / month

Cheaper overall
VS

Karachi

Pakistan

₨92,837 ($334)

single / month

Category Breakdown (USD)

ExpenseAbbottabadKarachiCheaper
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant$2.70$3.51Abbottabad
Three-course meal for two, mid-range$10.80$14.04Abbottabad
Cappuccino$0.81$1.05Abbottabad
Monthly groceries (single person)$61.20$79.56Abbottabad
Monthly public transport pass$9.90$12.87Abbottabad
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment$26.10$33.93Abbottabad
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)$7.56$9.83Abbottabad
Fitness club membership$7.56$9.83Abbottabad
Cinema ticket$1.98$2.57Abbottabad
One-bedroom apartment in city centre$104$144Abbottabad
One-bedroom apartment outside centre$72.00$99.95Abbottabad
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre$216$300Abbottabad
Total single-person budget$252$334Abbottabad
Average net salary$320$416

Verdict

Abbottabad is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Abbottabad runs about $252 versus $334 in Karachi — a difference of roughly 33%.

Salary-adjusted, Karachi leaves more disposable income after basic expenses. Both figures are model estimates — see each city page for local-currency detail.

Full cost of living in Abbottabad  ·  Full cost of living in Karachi

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Abbottabad cheaper than Karachi?
Yes. A single person spends an estimated $252 per month in Abbottabad versus $334 in Karachi — about 33% less.
How far is Abbottabad from Karachi?
The straight-line distance between Abbottabad and Karachi is approximately 1,194 km (742 miles).
Which city has better salaries, Abbottabad or Karachi?
The estimated average net salary is $320 in Abbottabad and $416 in Karachi. After living costs, a single person keeps roughly $68 in Abbottabad versus $82 in Karachi per month.