- Cost of Living
- Pakistan
- Brazil
- Lahore
- Cuiabá
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Lahore (Pakistan) and Cuiabá (Brazil)
| Food | 68% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lahore (Pakistan) is 68% cheaper than in Cuiabá (Brazil) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | ₨456 (R$ 9.43) | R$ 15 | 37% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨159 (R$ 3.28) | R$ 15 | 78% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | ₨100 (R$ 2.06) | R$ 6.67 | 69% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨39 (R$ 0.80) | R$ 3.17 | 75% |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨38 (R$ 0.78) | R$ 3.50 | 78% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨76 (R$ 1.56) | R$ 3.50 | 55% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨192 (R$ 3.96) | R$ 6.13 | 35% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨96 (R$ 1.98) | R$ 9.33 | 79% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | ₨65 (R$ 1.35) | R$ 5.17 | 74% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | ₨86 (R$ 1.77) | R$ 6.33 | 72% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨421 (R$ 8.70) | R$ 38 | 77% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨46 (R$ 0.95) | R$ 4.33 | 78% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨19.88 (R$ 0.41) | R$ 3 | 86% |
| Housing | 64% | ||
| Housing in Lahore (Pakistan) is 64% cheaper than in Cuiabá (Brazil) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | ₨30,157 (R$ 623) | R$ 1,520 | 59% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨5,163 (R$ 107) | R$ 333 | 68% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | ₨801 (R$ 16.56) | R$ 145 | 89% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨10,929 (R$ 226) | R$ 2,567 | 91% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | ₨4,907 (R$ 101) | R$ 333 | 70% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨293 (R$ 6.05) | R$ 12.50 | 52% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | R$ 11 | - |
| Clothes | 82% | ||
| Clothes in Lahore (Pakistan) is 82% cheaper than in Cuiabá (Brazil) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | ₨5,231 (R$ 108) | R$ 213 | 49% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | ₨539 (R$ 11.14) | R$ 197 | 94% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | ₨3,415 (R$ 71) | R$ 350 | 80% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | ₨3,076 (R$ 64) | R$ 193 | 67% |
| Transportation | 76% | ||
| Transportation in Lahore (Pakistan) is 76% cheaper than in Cuiabá (Brazil) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨348,950 (R$ 7,211) | R$ 47,667 | 85% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨12.78 (R$ 0.26) | R$ 2.97 | 91% |
| monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,915 (R$ 40) | R$ 126 | 68% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | ₨417 (R$ 8.61) | R$ 29 | 70% |
| Personal Care | 75% | ||
| Personal Care in Lahore (Pakistan) is 75% cheaper than in Cuiabá (Brazil) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | ₨124 (R$ 2.57) | R$ 24 | 89% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨243 (R$ 5.02) | R$ 37 | 86% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨124 (R$ 2.57) | R$ 8.67 | 70% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨108 (R$ 2.24) | R$ 15 | 85% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨81 (R$ 1.67) | R$ 3.83 | 56% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨122 (R$ 2.51) | R$ 3.10 | 19% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨773 (R$ 15.96) | R$ 17 | 6% |
| Entertainment | 41% | ||
| Entertainment in Lahore (Pakistan) is 41% cheaper than in Cuiabá (Brazil) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨3,167 (R$ 65) | R$ 62 | 6% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨906 (R$ 18.73) | R$ 31 | 39% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨2,113 (R$ 44) | R$ 150 | 71% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | ₨11,865 (R$ 245) | R$ 140 | 75% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨275 (R$ 5.68) | R$ 18.33 | 69% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | ₨250 (R$ 5.17) | R$ 12.50 | 59% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | ₨268 (R$ 5.53) | R$ 6 | 8% |
| iPod nano 16GB | ₨9,059 (R$ 187) | R$ 800 | 77% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨6.03 (R$ 0.12) | R$ 1 | 88% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | ₨900 (R$ 18.60) | R$ 135 | 86% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | ₨159 (R$ 3.28) | R$ 5.17 | 36% |
| TOTAL | 66% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,592 prices entered by 99 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 16, 2013.
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Cost of living in Lahore (Pakistan) is 66% cheaper than in Cuiabá (Brazil)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
R$ 3,750
in Cuiabá
you would need to make just about R$ 1,288
(₨62,307)
in Lahore.