Karachi travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Karachi

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Karachi for 2 people.

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 44 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 3.6 per person
  • $ 0.9 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 735* (9344328 UZS)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 67 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 8.4 per person
  • $ 3.8 per person
  • $ 4.4 per person

Total budget:

$ 1393* (17724406 UZS)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 94 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 11 per person
  • $ 9.2 per person
  • $ 8.7 per person

Total budget:

$ 2100* (26720792 UZS)

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).



Cost of living in Karachi compared to United States in 2024

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Karachi in 2024 is 63% less than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Karachi in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):




Local prices in Karachi by expense type

Restaurant budget in Karachi

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Karachi is 78% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 2.2/person
($ 1.1 to $ 3.7)

89% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 7.3/person
($ 4 to $ 15)

80% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 4.4/person
($ 3.7 to $ 5.5)

60% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 1.9/cup
($ 0.8 to $ 3.1)

64% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 0.3/can
($ 0.2 to $ 0.4)

87% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.2/bottle
($ 0.2 to $ 0.4)

88% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Hotel and accommodation budget in Karachi

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Karachi is 63% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 79/night
($ 35 to $ 194)

56% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 181
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 65/night
($ 23 to $ 125)

60% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 163
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 69/night
($ 19 to $ 123)

71% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 239
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 120/night
($ 63 to $ 235)

62% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 322
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 159/night
($ 120 to $ 247)

67% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 486
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 44/month
($ 44 to $ 249)

74% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 172
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 100/month
($ 36 to $ 258)

60% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 253
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 128/month
($ 61 to $ 256)

41% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 219
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 56/month
($ 50 to $ 62)

76% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 234
Family room
Family room
$ 77/month
($ 26 to $ 220)

64% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 220

Supermarket food budget in Karachi

On average, the price of supermarket food in Karachi is 74% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 0.8/litre
($ 0.8 to $ 0.9)

25% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Bread
Bread
$ 0.4/500g
($ 0.2 to $ 0.9)

86% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Rice
Rice
$ 1.2/kg
($ 0.9 to $ 1.5)

73% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6
Eggs
Eggs
$ 1.2/12 eggs
($ 0.9 to $ 1.6)

67% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7
Chicken
Chicken
$ 3/kg
($ 1.8 to $ 4)

74% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13
Apples
Apples
$ 1/kg
($ 0.6 to $ 1.7)

80% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 0.6/kg
($ 0.2 to $ 0.9)

88% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 0.3/kg
($ 0.2 to $ 0.6)

88% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.3
($ 0.3 to $ 0.6)

83% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Karachi

On average, the price of transport in Karachi is 45% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 0.2/ticket
($ 0.2 to $ 0.4)

91% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 0.6/km
($ 0.3 to $ 0.9)

67% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.1/litre
($ 1 to $ 1.2)

11% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 0.7
($ 0.3 to $ 1.2)

80% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Car hire
Car hire
$ 72/24hrs
($ 66 to $ 85)

2% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 71

Leisure activity budget in Karachi

On average, budget for leisure activities in Karachi is 54% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 4.4/ticket
($ 3.7 to $ 7.3)

68% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Tennis
Tennis
$ 13/hr
($ 7.3 to $ 19)

40% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 22

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Karachi

On average, shopping budget in Karachi is 65% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 2.2/pack
($ 1.7 to $ 2.9)

78% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 15
($ 5.5 to $ 34)

71% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 53
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 24
($ 11 to $ 55)

47% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 44

Plane ticket budget

London → Karachi
London → Karachi
London → Karachi
$ 660
(fair price: $ 584)
Sydney → Karachi
Sydney → Karachi
Sydney → Karachi
$ 1376
(fair price: $ 1170)
Manchester → Karachi
Manchester → Karachi
Manchester → Karachi
$ 725
(fair price: $ 628)
Melbourne → Karachi
Melbourne → Karachi
Melbourne → Karachi
$ 1346
(fair price: $ 1142)
Toronto → Karachi
Toronto → Karachi
Toronto → Karachi
$ 1418
(fair price: $ 1268)
New York City → Karachi
New York City → Karachi
New York City → Karachi
$ 1070
(fair price: $ 928)

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About this information on the cost of living in Karachi

The information about the cost of living in Karachi shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including: Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.

The information about the cost of living in Karachi was updated on 23-09-2024.

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