Karachi, Pakistan

In 2024, a single person living in Karachi needs approximately PKR 84,540/month, covering rent, groceries, transport and utilities. A family of 3–4 typically spends around PKR 167,310/month. Karachi is considered a relatively expensive city by global standards.

A 1-bedroom apartment in Karachi costs approximately PKR 55,000/month in 2024. A 3-bedroom apartment runs around PKR 105,000/month. Rent has changed +6.4% vs 2023.

Monthly grocery costs for one person in Karachi are approximately PKR 18,000 in 2024. This covers basic supermarket shopping including food and household essentials.

A monthly public transport pass in Karachi costs PKR 2,200 in 2024, covering unlimited bus, metro and tram travel within the city.

Monthly utility costs in Karachi average PKR 5,500 in 2024, covering electricity, heating/cooling, water and internet for a standard apartment.

Karachi is located in Pakistan (Asia). With a 1-bed rent of PKR 55,000/month and total single-person expenses around PKR 84,540/month, it is relatively expensive by global standards.

A typical restaurant meal for one person in Karachi costs approximately PKR 480 in 2024. Budget around PKR 3,840/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 2024, a single person needs approximately PKR 84,540/month. This covers rent (PKR 55,000), groceries (PKR 18,000), transport (PKR 2,200), utilities (PKR 5,500) and dining out occasionally. A family of 3–4 should budget around PKR 167,310/month.