Living in Karachi

Karachi

Bazaars and Biryani
Photo by Arfat Jabbar
53
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Karachi, Pakistan's largest city, is known for its spirit and diverse culture. Wander through bazaars, enjoy street food, and soak in the city's energy. From the historic Quaid's Mausoleum to the Clifton Beach, whether you're exploring its colonial architecture or tasting its famous biryani, Karachi is a city that buzzes with energy day and night.

The Good

  • 😋 Decent food options
  • 🍜 Streetfood
  • Coffee
  • ☀️ Fantastic weather
  • 💸 Very affordable

The Bad

  • 🏘️ Limited accomodation options
  • 👮 Not the safest
  • 🚘 Traffic
  • 🗑️ Pollution
  • 🚶 Not walkable
  • ☀️ Uncomfortably hot
  • 🤼 Crowded

Living costs

⚠️ Incomplete data
Estimated Monthly Living Cost
Karachi
Cheapest () Costliest ()
Pakistan
7%
cheaper than Pakistan median
17th
Cheapest out of 291 RoamRank places
  • Karachi is the 3rd most expensive place (out of 4) to live in Pakistan
  • The average salary in Karachi is
  • It's about 449% cheaper to live in Karachi than it is Athens
  • You can expect to spend around $302.08 per month living here

Work

Internet
60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data
PAYG Sim Card
30 Day / Unlimited Data
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Airalo eSim
Global eSims for Instant Connectivity
Buy
Coffee
Regular (8-10oz)
Co-Working Space
Per Month
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Living

Apartment (1 bed)
Median Rent Per Month
Apartment (2 beds)
Median Rent Per Month
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Airbnb (2 beds)
Median Rent Per Month
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Utilities
Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage Collection Per Month
Water
0.33 liter bottle

Leisure

Meal
Cheap Restaurant
Meal for 2
Mid Range Restaurant
Local Beer
330ml Bottle
Cocktail
Standard Measure
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Bottle of Wine
Mid range
Gym Membership
Per Month
Cigarettes
20 pack
Cinema
Admission Per Person
  • Prices are estimates and should be used as a guide only. We accept no responsibility for inaccuracies in data.
  • Prices adjusted to reflect exchange rates as of 4th Jun 2026

Safety

Unsafe

Karachi has high crime rates, including violent crime and theft, and safety can vary significantly by area.

Internet speed

Poor

Download
17.7Mbps
Upload
12.1Mbps
Latency
28.2ms
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Time difference

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When to visit

Current weather
The weather in June is very hot with temperatures around 35°

Average temperatures

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