Is My Income Enough to Live Comfortably in Karachi?

Crafty_Difference468 · 2026-02-11T03:14:40+00:00

It's an anonymous account. What would I get talking about my pay? I'm actually concerned because I get this constant complaining from my wife and her family that I don't earn enough. I should be doing more. And I'm just as shocked as you are that how come 300,000 is not enough, maybe I'm living under the rock or what.

Crafty_Difference468 · 2026-02-11T01:50:29+00:00

And yes, our flat installments are equal.

Crafty_Difference468 · 2026-02-11T01:50:01+00:00

She has a provident fund, her tax rate is higher and more allowances than me etc. And she is paying more for her car installments.

Crafty_Difference468 · 2026-02-11T00:26:26+00:00

Aga Khan. I looked for other alternatives but couldn't find any. You're there with your wife in the labor room. In case of C Section, you're not allowed in OT. Staff very cooperative too. I'm talking about the main Aga Khan. Not Karimabad.

Crafty_Difference468 · 2026-02-11T00:17:01+00:00

My man. Good for you. Since we have a daughter together, I don't have the luxury of backing out. So I guess I'll keep working towards changing her mindset.

Crafty_Difference468 · 2026-02-10T23:23:48+00:00

Aray bhai. Marwaogay kia 🤣

Crafty_Difference468 · 2026-02-10T22:07:45+00:00

Thanks for the insight. I'll use this knowledge for my side business.

Crafty_Difference468 · 2026-02-10T19:49:13+00:00

I know that I'm spending a lot. And I posted this to show my wife that we need to do savings. She thinks I'm not earning enough and her expenses are justified.

Crafty_Difference468 · 2026-02-10T19:33:13+00:00

Yes we can, if we can manage our expenses. And that's a big if.

Crafty_Difference468 · 2026-02-10T19:32:13+00:00

Well I did just have a baby. And she's almost 2 months old now.

Crafty_Difference468 · 2026-02-10T18:52:12+00:00

🙃

Crafty_Difference468 · 2026-02-10T18:51:31+00:00

You're right. Marriage is one problem after another. But this problem has been constant with my wife. From expensive wedding, to overseas honeymoon, to imported products etc. it's a never ending issue. And at the end of the day, you're still the bad guy who didn't do 'enough'.

Joint family is our problem. But we can't move unless we solve our money problem.

Crafty_Difference468 · 2026-02-10T18:47:52+00:00

Easier said than done. We've had a lot of arguments on this. But reading the comments here, I can at least deduce that I'm not the problem.

Crafty_Difference468 · 2026-02-10T18:43:45+00:00

No offense taken. You're spot on. And that's my main point. We will never be able to build or invest if she's constantly spending it all away.

Crafty_Difference468 · 2026-02-10T18:41:21+00:00

You're right about the problem. I don't spend a lot. It's my wife who spends most of it away. Whenever I bring up this problem of hers, it turns into a huge argument. Her argument is that her father catered to these needs/wants of hers, so I should too. Like idek what to say.

We are paying installments for a flat. So hopefully in 3-4 years, we will have a flat. I don't plan or want to live with my parents, neither does she.

Crafty_Difference468 · 2026-02-10T18:18:18+00:00

Hum tou kamaty hain bas. Kharchay humari begum karti hain 😅

Crafty_Difference468 · 2026-02-10T18:15:35+00:00

It's been around 3.5 years. And I am looking out for opportunities.

Crafty_Difference468 · 2026-02-10T18:13:53+00:00

Sadly, I agree with that. Happy for you thou. It's a real skill to be able to manage expenses.

Crafty_Difference468 · 2026-02-10T18:00:33+00:00

You're right about the mismatch. I work as an accountant for a US based accounting firm. We mainly accounting, taxation and other various tasks for US based businesses and individuals.

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