Adelaide , General info:
9/10

Adelaide is the capital of South Australia and is nestled between the ocean and the hills. Adelaide has beautiful beaches, world-class vineyards, an abundance of quality food and wine and a laid back vibe.

Adelaide is a vibrant, original and cultured capital that offers a high standard of living in a Mediterranean climate. In 2005 Adelaide was voted as one of the world’s top five cities in which to live for lifestyle?

(Economist Intelligence Unit’s Liveability Survey 2005).

Affordable housing, low living costs, great amenities and a smorgasbord of entertainment events, means that Adelaide can offer an attractive mix of great lifestyle and employment options.

All Australian capital cities offer different things. Adelaide is a city where people can still get anywhere within twenty minutes, where you can play cricket on the beach with your family and then enjoy a relaxing beer or wine at any number of bars or cafes. Adelaide is a city full of friendly, outgoing people that are more than willing to tell you how good life in South Australia is.

Adelaide , Cheap stuff:
8/10

Adelaide is the cheapest place in Australia as far as cost of living and accommodation standards go. Being so close to several wine regions also means that good, cheap wine is available from cellar doors (an added bonus!!).

Adelaide , Different stuff:
9/10

Adelaide is truely a multi cultural city which is seen through the variety of festivals that are often held here. Aside from all the food and wine festivals which are held in Norwood, Glenelg, Henley Beach, North Adelaide and more, Adelaide also hosts the Adelaide Festival, Guitar Festival, Feast Festival, Fringe Festival, Film Festivals etc. Don\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\'t forget that Adelaide is also home to the Tour Down Under, Classic Adelaide Rally, Clipsal 500, Adelaide Cup, Magic Millions, and plently of music events such as WOMAdelaide.

Adelaide , Don't miss:
8/10

Mount Lofty Lookout, Cleland wildlife park, Glenelg Beach, Kangaroo Island, Victor Harbour, SKYCITY casino, Barossa Valley, McLaren Vale, Rundle Mall, The Parade in Norwood, the dining on Hutt Street and in North Adelaide, the festivals, and more! Check out GLAM Adelaide for more info on what\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\'s happening around town.

Adelaide , Food:
8/10

Everything is fresh and grown locally. Best place to buy is the Central Market in the city centre.

Adelaide , Hotels:
8/10

A great range of hotels are located throughout the city and suburbs catering for all tastes and budgets.

Adelaide , Safety:
9/10

Adelaide has a fantastic Police service and is generally a safe place. As with all major cities, always be cautious if walking through the city centre at night.

Karachi , General info:
8/10

Karachi is the main financial and industrial hub in Pakistan, a country with a GDP greater than Norway and Denmark combined. Karachi contributes nearly 70% of Pakistan's $420 billion GDP (source: CIA World Facts Book). Karachi's sea ports (Karachi main and Port Qasim) handle nearly 100% of Pakistan's international trade. The city's attractions include its mild weather, and its open space inland. Karachi International Airport has historically been a hub for international airlines, though recently it has lost its luster to Dubai and Mumbai.

Karachi's industries include automobile plants (Toyota, Suzuki, Nissan and local auto and auto parts manufacturers), textiles, steel, oil refineries, chemical and fertilizer, food processing, space launch systems (Sonmiani Beach), and nuclear power.

Karachi' tourist attractions include its white sand beaches, moonlight crab fishing, and its sea dolphins, fine Pakistani cuisine mostly focused around goat meat, beef, chicken, and fish.

Karachi , Cheap stuff:
7/10

Karachi has been found to be the least expensive and the most cost-efficient city of the world in terms of hotel rates for its Sheraton, Marriott, Holiday Inn, Avari (ex Hilton) and Pearl Continental (ex Intercontinental) hotels. Average room costs under $150 per night at these hotels. The finest 7-course dinner at one of the most expensive restaurants will cost under $20, while a good meal in a medium restaurant will be under $8.

The city has recently become a dumping ground of inexpensive Chinese products, thus totally annihilating local manufacture of same products. The Chinese products, however, are available at prices much lower than anywhere else in the world. A 1.0 GB USB flash memory is available for under $5.

Pizza Hut ($6 for a 10-inch pizza with five toppings), McDonalds ($1.20for a full meal), and Kentucky Fried Chicken ($1.50 for a 12-piece all white meat pack) are some of the American brands with outlets across the entire city. But watch for the toppings and add-ons --- they all have some local flavoring also available.

Karachi , Different stuff:
8/10

The spped at which the city moves beats any big city.

Karachi , Don't miss:
10/10

Don't miss grilled food, lassi (yougurt drink), and

Beaches, moonlight crab fishing and dolphin dance at the beach.

Karachi , Food:
10/10

Siekh kabab, Chicken tikka, Beef tikka, Fish (fried and tikka) and Biryani. Be sure to eat it with tandoori naan.

Drinks include lassi (yoghurt drink), roohe afzaa (watermelon extract with vanilla and natural sweeteners), mango lassi, mango and orange (kinnoo) juices.

Local ice creameries are full of faluda (icecream with rose syrup and spaghetti in milk) and pistachio ice cream on a stick.

Karachi , Hotels:
8/10

Taj Mahal, Avari, Mehran, Pearl Continental, Marriott, Sheraton, Holiday Inn, Meridien, and over 500 other hotels

Karachi , Safety:
5/10

As in all large cities, Karachi has a high crime rate, though the murders rate in Karachi is still above half that in New York, and on a per capita basis, it is as low as that of San Francisco. Be sure to -not- carry any valuables with you, or a large sum of cash or expensive cameras and jewelery, unless you are with a group. Carjacking and cellphone jacking are favorite hobbies of local criminals.

Keeping a low profile, regardless of where you are, is always a wise choice. Showing off cell phones, cameras, and jewellery, and carrying a lot of hard cash is not a good idea. Travel with those Pakistanis who have been to other parts of the world and make good friends. This might help in addressing safety issues. People, in general, are quite progressive, hospitable, and hard working.