Cost of living in Maliana is 13% higher than in Karachi (without rent).
Rent in Maliana is 28% more expensive than in Karachi.
Cost of living including rent in Maliana is 19% higher than in Karachi.
Food in Maliana is 42% more expensive than in Karachi.
Transport in Maliana is 67% cheaper than in Karachi.
| Maliana | Karachi | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Maliana | Karachi | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
3.37 $ | 2.02 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 20.6 $ | 13.3 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.66 $ | 4.2 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.78 $ | 2.18 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.83 $ | 2.14 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.55 $ | 0.32 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.17 $ | 0.78 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.67 $ | 0.51 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.17 $ | 0.99 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.6 $ | 1.15 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.86 $ | 5.6 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.3 $ | 3.16 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.7 $ | 4.42 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.21 $ | 1.04 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.24 $ | 0.61 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.67 $ | 0.77 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.91 $ | 0.34 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1 $ | 0.58 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.34 $ | 0.26 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.2 $ | 0.84 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 7.35 $ | 3.48 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.41 $ | 1.38 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.84 $ | 1.94 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.37 $ | 0.22 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 13.7 $ | 8.29 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.1 $ | 1.01 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 6.39 $ | 4.8 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 14.9 $ | 13.1 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.58 $ | 1.67 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.94 $ | 2.91 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.55 $ | 1.37 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.27 $ | 0.97 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
38 $ | 63.9 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
58.8 $ | 97.3 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
27.3 $ | 9.99 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 150 $ | 96.4 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 304 $ | 187 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 216 $ | 141 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 458 $ | 307 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,476 $ | 544 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 845 $ | 338 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 404 $ | 173 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 12.47 % | 21.44 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 22.5 $ | 16.9 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 4.29 $ | 4.07 $ |
| Haircut | 4 $ | 1.95 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 64 $ | 52.9 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 28.4 $ | 15.6 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 101 $ | 42.4 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 3,330 $ | 1,146 $ |