Cost of living in Karachi (Pakistan) is 70% cheaper than in Brazzaville (Republic of the Congo)
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| Food | - 72% | |||
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| Food in Karachi (Pakistan) is 72% cheaper than in Brazzaville (Republic of the Congo) | ||||
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| Karachi | Brazzaville | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨698 (1,563 Franc) | 11,040 Franc | - 86% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨1,106 (2,478 Franc) | 7,699 Franc | - 68% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨511 (1,144 Franc) | 2,852 Franc | - 60% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨216 (484 Franc) | 2,035 Franc | - 76% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨311 (698 Franc) | 2,151 Franc | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨174 (389 Franc) | 3,459 Franc | - 89% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨924 (2,070 Franc) | 20,000 Franc | - 90% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨241 (540 Franc) | 1,826 Franc | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨100 (225 Franc) | 2,386 Franc | - 91% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨450 (1,008 Franc) | 864 Franc | + 17% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨2,119 (4,745 Franc) | 11,291 Franc | - 58% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨230 (515 Franc) | 1,937 Franc | - 73% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨149 (333 Franc) | 525 Franc | - 37% | |
| Housing | - 80% | |||
| Housing in Karachi (Pakistan) is 80% cheaper than in Brazzaville (Republic of the Congo) | ||||
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| Karachi | Brazzaville | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨134,360 (300,938 Franc) | 1,651,290 Franc | - 82% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨90,256 (202,154 Franc) | 730,566 Franc | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨28,054 (62,835 Franc) | 43,865 Franc | + 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨75,594 (169,314 Franc) | 1,419,800 Franc | - 88% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨54,960 (123,099 Franc) | 350,218 Franc | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨23,483 (52,597 Franc) | 10,000 Franc | + 426% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨1,975 (4,423 Franc) | 109,745 Franc | - 96% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨66,256 (148,400 Franc) | 353,264 Franc | - 58% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨28,002 (62,718 Franc) | 167,498 Franc | - 63% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨1,580 (3,538 Franc) | 9,611 Franc | - 63% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨1,115 (2,496 Franc) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 69% | |||
| Clothes in Karachi (Pakistan) is 69% cheaper than in Brazzaville (Republic of the Congo) | ||||
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| Karachi | Brazzaville | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨4,133 (9,256 Franc) | 58,484 Franc | - 84% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨7,242 (16,220 Franc) | 47,158 Franc | - 66% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨14,700 (32,925 Franc) | 60,103 Franc | - 45% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨9,262 (20,746 Franc) | 75,077 Franc | - 72% | |
| Transportation | - 43% | |||
| Transportation in Karachi (Pakistan) is 43% cheaper than in Brazzaville (Republic of the Congo) | ||||
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| Karachi | Brazzaville | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨3,248,850 (7,276,741 Franc) | 17,406,800 Franc | - 58% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨283 (634 Franc) | 604 Franc | + 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨3,732 (8,359 Franc) | 15,000 Franc | - 44% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨1,198 (2,682 Franc) | 8,523 Franc | - 69% | |
| Personal Care | - 70% | |||
| Personal Care in Karachi (Pakistan) is 70% cheaper than in Brazzaville (Republic of the Congo) | ||||
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| Karachi | Brazzaville | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨396 (887 Franc) | 2,747 Franc | - 68% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨934 (2,092 Franc) | 5,000 Franc | - 58% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨3,510 (7,862 Franc) | 18,771 Franc | - 58% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨691 (1,547 Franc) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨581 (1,301 Franc) | 6,250 Franc | - 79% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨806 (1,804 Franc) | 4,160 Franc | - 57% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨380 (850 Franc) | 3,011 Franc | - 72% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨271 (608 Franc) | 3,000 Franc | - 80% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨680 (1,522 Franc) | 10,000 Franc | - 85% | |
| Entertainment | - 62% | |||
| Entertainment in Karachi (Pakistan) is 62% cheaper than in Brazzaville (Republic of the Congo) | ||||
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| Karachi | Brazzaville | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨3,074 (6,886 Franc) | 35,327 Franc | - 81% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨1,905 (4,267 Franc) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨3,830 (8,578 Franc) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨6,891 (15,434 Franc) | 54,821 Franc | - 72% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨1,353 (3,030 Franc) | 6,000 Franc | - 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨811 (1,816 Franc) | 6,460 Franc | - 72% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨809 (1,811 Franc) | 1,700 Franc | + 7% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨101,016 (226,255 Franc) | 500,000 Franc | - 55% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨19 (44 Franc) | 95 Franc | - 54% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨7,701 (17,248 Franc) | 85,647 Franc | - 80% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨530 (1,186 Franc) | 1,206 Franc | - 2% | |
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TOTAL | - 70% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 360 prices entered by 114 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 22, 2024.
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