A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Haifa vs. Karachi for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Haifa or Karachi?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Haifa and Karachi. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.

Where Should I go: Haifa or Karachi?

Haifa

Located on the northern Mediterranean coast of Israel, Haifa is Israel's third largest city. It is also a beautiful and strategically located city near the border with Lebanon. The population of Haifa, which is approximately 300,000, is surprisingly diverse. There are Jews, Muslim, and Christian Arabs throughout the city. While Haifa is an industrial city with a strong work ethic and a good job base, it is also a beautiful city with many gardens and a stunning coastline. Today the job base has increasingly become technology based with some large companies such as Google and Microsoft offering employment in the area. Haifa University is also the country's top technology university.

Karachi

Karachi is the capital of the Pakistani province of Sindh. It is the most populous city in Pakistan, and sixth most populous city proper in the world. Karachi, located on the coast of the Arabian Sea, is the financial and commercial center of the nation, as well as its largest port. The pace of life here is more hurried, and social attitudes are far more liberal than elsewhere in Pakistan. Locals call it the City of Lights, the City of The Quaid, and the City that Never Sleeps. The city credits its growth to the mixed populations of economic and political migrants along with refugees from different national, provincial, linguistic and religious origins, who generally come to the city to settle permanently.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Sightseeing Tours in Israel, The Best Cultural Tours in Israel, The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Pakistan, and The Best Historical Tours in Pakistan.

When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Haifa and Karachi, we can see that Haifa is more expensive. And not only is Karachi much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Haifa is in Middle East and Karachi is in Asia, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. So, traveling to Karachi would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Karachi and be able to afford a more luxurious travel style by staying in nicer hotels, eating at more expensive restaurants, taking tours, and experiencing more activities. The same level of travel in Haifa would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Haifa than you might in Karachi.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Haifa Expensive? and Is Karachi Expensive?.

Which is Bigger, Haifa or Karachi?

Karachi has a larger population, and is about 40 times larger than the population of Haifa. When comparing the sizes of Haifa and Karachi, keep in mind that a larger population does not always imply the destination has more attractions or better activities. So, always research the type of place that you want to visit along with the activities and attractions that interest you.

When is the best time to visit Haifa or Karachi?

Karachi has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Haifa experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.

Should I visit Haifa or Karachi in the Summer?

The summer brings many poeple to Haifa as well as Karachi. Haifa attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.

Haifa is cooler than Karachi in the summer. The daily temperature in Haifa averages around 27°C (81°F) in July, and Karachi fluctuates around 30°C (86°F).

People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Haifa this time of the year. In the summer, Haifa often gets more sunshine than Karachi. Haifa gets 364 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Karachi receives 155 hours of full sun.

Haifa usually gets less rain in July than Karachi. Haifa gets 20 mm (0.8 in) of rain, while Karachi receives 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain this time of the year.

Should I visit Haifa or Karachi in the Autumn?

Both Karachi and Haifa are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Haifa throughout the year.

In the autumn, Haifa is cooler than Karachi. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Haifa in October average around 24°C (75°F), and Karachi averages at about 29°C (84°F).

It's quite sunny in Karachi. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Haifa. Haifa usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Karachi during autumn. Haifa gets 274 hours of sunny skies, while Karachi receives 284 hours of full sun in the autumn.

In October, Haifa usually receives more rain than Karachi. Haifa gets 20 mm (0.8 in) of rain, while Karachi receives 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain each month for the autumn.

Should I visit Haifa or Karachi in the Winter?

Both Karachi and Haifa during the winter are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Haifa because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.

In January, Haifa is generally cooler than Karachi. Daily temperatures in Haifa average around 14°C (57°F), and Karachi fluctuates around 19°C (66°F).

In Karachi, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the winter, Haifa often gets less sunshine than Karachi. Haifa gets 184 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Karachi receives 271 hours of full sun.

It rains a lot this time of the year in Haifa. Haifa usually gets more rain in January than Karachi. Haifa gets 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain, while Karachi receives 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain this time of the year.

Should I visit Haifa or Karachi in the Spring?

The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Haifa and Karachi. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Haifa year-round.

Haifa is much colder than Karachi in the spring. The daily temperature in Haifa averages around 19°C (66°F) in April, and Karachi fluctuates around 29°C (84°F).

People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Karachi this time of the year. In Haifa, it's very sunny this time of the year. Haifa usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Karachi during spring. Haifa gets 269 hours of sunny skies, while Karachi receives 277 hours of full sun in the spring.

In April, Haifa usually receives more rain than Karachi. Haifa gets 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain, while Karachi receives 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain each month for the spring.

Typical Weather for Karachi and Haifa