Cost of living in Karachi, Pakistan vs Mazatlán, Mexico
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| Food | - 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Karachi (Pakistan) is 18% cheaper than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨627 (Mex$ 94) | Mex$ 154 | - 39% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨606 (Mex$ 91) | Mex$ 91 | - 0% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨269 (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 47 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨106 (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 18 | - 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨118 (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 34 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨118 (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 17 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨424 (Mex$ 64) | Mex$ 57 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨176 (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 36 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨42 (Mex$ 6) | Mex$ 19 | - 68% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨222 (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 18 | + 83% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨1,847 (Mex$ 277) | Mex$ 204 | + 36% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨126 (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 25 | - 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨45 (Mex$ 7) | Mex$ 14 | - 52% | |
| Housing | - 8% | |||
| Housing in Karachi (Pakistan) is 8% cheaper than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨53,460 (Mex$ 8,023) | Mex$ 14,928 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨35,978 (Mex$ 5,400) | Mex$ 6,302 | - 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨8,698 (Mex$ 1,305) | Mex$ 901 | + 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨52,934 (Mex$ 7,944) | Mex$ 7,950 | - 0% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨23,200 (Mex$ 3,482) | Mex$ 4,109 | - 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨5,348 (Mex$ 803) | Mex$ 647 | + 24% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨2,335 (Mex$ 350) | Mex$ 351 | - 0% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨35,489 (Mex$ 5,326) | Mex$ 7,423 | - 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨9,396 (Mex$ 1,410) | Mex$ 1,636 | - 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨443 (Mex$ 66) | Mex$ 89 | - 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨1,100 (Mex$ 165) | Mex$ 58 | + 183% | |
| Clothes | - 16% | |||
| Clothes in Karachi (Pakistan) is 16% cheaper than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨1,915 (Mex$ 287) | Mex$ 786 | - 63% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨3,977 (Mex$ 597) | Mex$ 560 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨6,525 (Mex$ 979) | Mex$ 1,394 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨5,097 (Mex$ 765) | Mex$ 1,124 | - 32% | |
| Transportation | - 15% | |||
| Transportation in Karachi (Pakistan) is 15% cheaper than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨2,597,450 (Mex$ 389,828) | Mex$ 235,920 | + 65% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨114 (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 20 | - 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,808 (Mex$ 271) | Mex$ 456 | - 41% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨394 (Mex$ 59) | Mex$ 272 | - 78% | |
| Personal Care | - 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Karachi (Pakistan) is 15% cheaper than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨203 (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 94 | - 68% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨506 (Mex$ 76) | Mex$ 114 | - 33% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨2,213 (Mex$ 332) | Mex$ 471 | - 29% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨528 (Mex$ 79) | Mex$ 63 | + 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨289 (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 43 | + 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨300 (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 33 | + 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨137 (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 21 | - 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨139 (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 20 | + 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨444 (Mex$ 67) | Mex$ 78 | - 15% | |
| Entertainment | - 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Karachi (Pakistan) is about the same as in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,258 (Mex$ 189) | Mex$ 291 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨1,286 (Mex$ 193) | Mex$ 103 | + 87% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨3,618 (Mex$ 543) | Mex$ 496 | + 10% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨3,470 (Mex$ 521) | Mex$ 517 | + 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨456 (Mex$ 68) | Mex$ 89 | - 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨321 (Mex$ 48) | Mex$ 43 | + 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨475 (Mex$ 71) | Mex$ 30 | + 134% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨68,950 (Mex$ 10,348) | Mex$ 11,076 | - 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨7 (Mex$ 1.03) | Mex$ 2.75 | - 63% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨5,059 (Mex$ 759) | Mex$ 428 | + 78% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨225 (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 47 | - 27% | |
| TOTAL | - 12% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,121 prices entered by 205 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 06, 2020.
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Cost of living in Karachi (Pakistan) is 12% cheaper than in Mazatlán (Mexico)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require Mex$ 43,000 in Mazatlán you would need to make just about Mex$ 37,821 (₨252,001) in Karachi.
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