Karachi and Islamabad among Top Five Affordable Cities Globally
Karachi and Islamabad are now among the top five most affordable cities in the world, according to Mercer’s Cost of Living City Ranking 2024 survey. The survey looked at 226 cities this year, showing big differences in living costs across regions. This is especially important for people moving internationally for work or other reasons.
The five most affordable cities in the world are:
Abuja, Nigeria (226)
Lagos, Nigeria (225)
Islamabad, Pakistan (224)
Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan (223)
Karachi, Pakistan (222)
In these places, the cost of living is very low, mainly because of currency depreciation. This makes daily expenses much more manageable for foreigners, making these cities attractive for those who want to keep their living costs low.
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