Sindh is Pakistan's southeastern coastal province, anchored by the sprawling port megacity of Karachi and stretching north along the Indus River to the ancient ruins of Mohenjo-daro. The province blends a major commercial capital with Sufi shrine culture, desert landscapes in the Tharparkar region, and some of South Asia's most significant archaeological and funerary sites, including the UNESCO-listed Makli Necropolis near Thatta.
Local currency: Pakistani Rupee (PKR).
Daily budget by traveller style
Typical per-person daily spend in Sindh.
Cost breakdown
Typical price ranges across major spending categories.
Accommodation
- Hostel
- PKR 1,800-4,000 (approx $6.50-14.40, Karachi backpacker guesthouses; lower in Hyderabad and Sukkur)
- Budget
- PKR 3,500-7,000 (approx $12.60-25.20)
- Midrange
- PKR 8,000-18,000 (approx $28.80-64.75)
- Luxury
- PKR 26,000-80,000+ (approx $93.50-287.75+, highest at Karachi's international five-star hotels)
Food
- Street
- PKR 100-400 (approx $0.35-1.45)
- Local
- PKR 500-1,500 (approx $1.80-5.40)
- Midrange
- PKR 1,500-4,000 (approx $5.40-14.40)
- Fine
- PKR 5,000-14,000 (approx $18-50)
Transport
- Bus
- PKR 30-150 (approx $0.10-0.55)
- Taxi
- PKR 300-1,200 (approx $1.10-4.30, Karachi ride-hailing fares run higher than smaller Sindh cities)
- Airport
- PKR 1,000-2,500 (approx $3.60-9)
- Daytrip
- PKR 3,000-8,000 (approx $10.80-28.80)
Activities
- Museum
- PKR 200-900 (approx $0.70-3.25, foreigner rates at Mohenjo-daro and Mohatta Palace often higher than local rates)
- Sites
- PKR 0-700 (approx $0-2.50, many shrines are free with a donation box)
- Tour
- PKR 3,500-9,000 (approx $12.60-32.40)
- Excursion
- PKR 6,000-20,000 (approx $21.60-72, day trips to Mohenjo-daro or the Thar Desert)
Trip budgets by length
What a typical trip to Sindh costs end-to-end.
Suggested trip budget covering accommodation, meals, transport and activities.
Suggested trip budget covering accommodation, meals, transport and activities.
Suggested trip budget covering accommodation, meals, transport and activities.
Money-saving tips
Practical ways to stretch your budget further.
Eat at dhabas and food streets such as Burns Road, which serve high-quality Sindhi and Karachi street food at a fraction of restaurant prices
Use ride-hailing apps (Careem, InDrive, Uber) rather than street-hailed taxis or rickshaws, which frequently quote inflated fares to visitors in Karachi
Many of Karachi's best sights, including Clifton Beach, Frere Hall's grounds, and the exteriors of Sufi shrines, are free or nearly free to visit
Pakistan Railways and intercity AC coach services between Karachi, Hyderabad, and Sukkur are inexpensive and far cheaper than hiring a private car for the same route
The Karachi Green Line BRT is a flat, very low fare and covers a useful stretch of the city for budget travelers
Bargaining is expected and normal in bazaars such as Empress Market and Zainab Market; starting at roughly half the quoted price is a reasonable opening move
Government-run heritage sites charge separate, higher entry fees for foreign nationals; budgeting a modest premium for these is expected but the amounts remain low globally
Drink bottled or filtered water rather than tap water to avoid the cost and inconvenience of illness
Free things to do
Memorable experiences that cost nothing.
Walking the seafront promenade at Clifton Beach and Sea View
Viewing the exterior and courtyard of the Shrine of Abdullah Shah Ghazi in Clifton
Strolling the grounds of Frere Hall and its adjoining gardens in Karachi's Saddar area
Browsing Empress Market and Zainab Market without buying
Walking the exterior grounds of Mohatta Palace (interior museum has a paid entry ticket)
Visiting the shrine of Lal Shahbaz Qalandar in Sehwan Sharif respectfully as a visitor (donation appreciated)
Watching the sunset over the Arabian Sea from Sea View's public promenade
Exploring the exterior of the Chaukhandi Tombs near Landhi