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Karachi vs Faisalabad

Pakistan vs Pakistan · 941 km apart

Karachi

Pakistan

₨92,837 ($334)

single / month

VS

Faisalabad

Pakistan

₨80,624 ($290)

single / month

Cheaper overall

Category Breakdown (USD)

ExpenseKarachiFaisalabadCheaper
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant$3.51$3.08Faisalabad
Three-course meal for two, mid-range$14.04$12.31Faisalabad
Cappuccino$1.05$0.92Faisalabad
Monthly groceries (single person)$79.56$69.77Faisalabad
Monthly public transport pass$12.87$11.29Faisalabad
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment$33.93$29.75Faisalabad
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)$9.83$8.62Faisalabad
Fitness club membership$9.83$8.62Faisalabad
Cinema ticket$2.57$2.26Faisalabad
One-bedroom apartment in city centre$144$122Faisalabad
One-bedroom apartment outside centre$99.95$84.81Faisalabad
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre$300$254Faisalabad
Total single-person budget$334$290Faisalabad
Average net salary$416$365

Verdict

Faisalabad is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Karachi runs about $334 versus $290 in Faisalabad — a difference of roughly 13%.

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 Karachi  ·  Full cost of living in Faisalabad

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Karachi cheaper than Faisalabad?
No. Karachi costs an estimated $334 per month for a single person, about 13% more than Faisalabad at $290.
How far is Karachi from Faisalabad?
The straight-line distance between Karachi and Faisalabad is approximately 941 km (585 miles).
Which city has better salaries, Karachi or Faisalabad?
The estimated average net salary is $416 in Karachi and $365 in Faisalabad. After living costs, a single person keeps roughly $82 in Karachi versus $75 in Faisalabad per month.