General Information

Karachi is the capital city of the province of Sindh, Pakistan. It is the largest city in Pakistan and 12th largest in the world, with a population of over 20 million. It is situated at the southern tip of the country along the Arabian Sea coast and formerly served as the country's capital from 1947 to 1959. Ranked as a beta-global city, it is Pakistan's premier industrial and financial centre, with an estimated GDP of over $200 billion (PPP) as of 2021. Karachi is a major metropolitan area and is considered Pakistan's most cosmopolitan city, and among the country's most linguistically, ethnically, and religiously diverse regions, as well as one of the country's most progressive and socially liberal cities.

• Population: 16.1 million (approx)
• Area: 3,780 km²
• Coordinates: Latitude: 24.860000610352, Longitude: 67.01000213623

Living Expenses

• Rent 1 Bedroom (City Center): PKR 35,000 - 80,000
• Rent 1 Bedroom (Outside Center): PKR 20,000 - 45,000
• Groceries per Person/Month: PKR 12,000 - 25,000
• Utilities (Monthly): PKR 6,000 - 15,000
• Internet (Monthly): PKR 3,000 - 6,000
• Dining Out (Cheap Meal): PKR 250 - 800

Transportation

• Local Bus / Minibus: PKR 20 - 60
• Rickshaw (Short Trip): PKR 100 - 300
• Taxi Start Price: PKR 200 - 400
• Monthly Commuter Card (estimate): PKR 3,000 - 6,000

Average Salaries by Profession

• Average Net Salary: PKR 40,000 - 120,000
• Software Engineer: PKR 80,000 - 250,000
• IT Support / Technician: PKR 35,000 - 90,000
• Teacher (Private School): PKR 30,000 - 90,000
• University Lecturer: PKR 70,000 - 200,000
• Doctor / Physician: PKR 150,000 - 500,000
• Nurse: PKR 30,000 - 80,000
• Civil Engineer: PKR 70,000 - 200,000
• Architect: PKR 60,000 - 180,000
• Accountant: PKR 40,000 - 120,000
• Bank Employee: PKR 45,000 - 140,000
• Police Officer: PKR 30,000 - 90,000
• Lawyer: PKR 80,000 - 300,000
• Restaurant Manager: PKR 50,000 - 140,000
• Waiter / Waitress: PKR 18,000 - 45,000
• Retail Cashier: PKR 18,000 - 40,000
• Construction Worker: PKR 20,000 - 50,000
• Driver: PKR 25,000 - 60,000
• Security Guard: PKR 18,000 - 45,000
• Graphic Designer: PKR 40,000 - 110,000
• Digital Marketer: PKR 45,000 - 130,000
• Port / Logistics Worker: PKR 25,000 - 80,000
• Fisherman (coastal): PKR 18,000 - 50,000
• Hotel Receptionist: PKR 25,000 - 60,000

Family Costs (Family of 4)

• Rent 3 Bedroom: PKR 80,000 - 220,000
• Groceries (Family of 4): PKR 40,000 - 90,000
• Utilities (Monthly): PKR 12,000 - 30,000
• Internet: PKR 3,000 - 6,000
• Transportation: PKR 8,000 - 20,000

Top Attractions

• Clifton Beach
• Mohatta Palace
• Karachi Port Trust (historic areas)
• Frere Hall
• Quaid-e-Azam Mausoleum
• National Museum of Pakistan
• Empress Market

Major Events

• Karachi Literature Festival
• Karachi Eat Festival
• Pakistan Fashion Week Karachi
• Karachi Biennale
• Independence Day celebrations (Aug 14)