Pakistan vs Pakistan · 1,143 km apart
Pakistan
single / month
Cheaper overallPakistan
single / month
| Expense | Islamabad | Karachi | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $3.08 | $3.51 | Islamabad |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $12.31 | $14.04 | Islamabad |
| Cappuccino | $0.92 | $1.05 | Islamabad |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $69.77 | $79.56 | Islamabad |
| Monthly public transport pass | $11.29 | $12.87 | Islamabad |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $29.75 | $33.93 | Islamabad |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $8.62 | $9.83 | Islamabad |
| Fitness club membership | $8.62 | $9.83 | Islamabad |
| Cinema ticket | $2.26 | $2.57 | Islamabad |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $122 | $144 | Islamabad |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $84.81 | $99.95 | Islamabad |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $254 | $300 | Islamabad |
| Total single-person budget | $290 | $334 | Islamabad |
| Average net salary | $365 | $416 |
Islamabad is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Islamabad runs about $290 versus $334 in Karachi — a difference of roughly 15%.
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 Islamabad · Full cost of living in Karachi