Karachi, Pakistan

In 2023, a single person living in Karachi needs approximately PKR 79,468/month, covering rent, groceries, transport and utilities. A family of 3–4 typically spends around PKR 157,271/month. Karachi is considered a relatively expensive city by global standards.

A 1-bedroom apartment in Karachi costs approximately PKR 51,700/month in 2023. A 3-bedroom apartment runs around PKR 98,700/month. Rent has changed +6.8% vs 2022.

Monthly grocery costs for one person in Karachi are approximately PKR 16,920 in 2023. This covers basic supermarket shopping including food and household essentials.

A monthly public transport pass in Karachi costs PKR 2,068 in 2023, covering unlimited bus, metro and tram travel within the city.

Monthly utility costs in Karachi average PKR 5,170 in 2023, covering electricity, heating/cooling, water and internet for a standard apartment.

Karachi is located in Pakistan (Asia). With a 1-bed rent of PKR 51,700/month and total single-person expenses around PKR 79,468/month, it is relatively expensive by global standards.

A typical restaurant meal for one person in Karachi costs approximately PKR 451 in 2023. Budget around PKR 3,610/month if dining out a few times a week.

LifeIndexed tracks cost of living data for Karachi from 2022 to 2026. 1-bed rent has increased by 51.5% over this period (from PKR 48,400 in 2022 to PKR 73,337 in 2026). Use the year tabs above to compare costs across years.

To live comfortably in Karachi in 2023, a single person needs approximately PKR 79,468/month. This covers rent (PKR 51,700), groceries (PKR 16,920), transport (PKR 2,068), utilities (PKR 5,170) and dining out occasionally. A family of 3–4 should budget around PKR 157,271/month.