Cost of living in Pakistan compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | - 40% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Pakistan is 40% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Pakistan | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨851 (R$ 15) | R$ 36 | - 60% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨952 (R$ 16) | R$ 34 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨348 (R$ 5.98) | R$ 11 | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨169 (R$ 2.91) | R$ 5.86 | - 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨282 (R$ 4.84) | R$ 12 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨250 (R$ 4.28) | R$ 8 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨1,139 (R$ 20) | R$ 26 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨290 (R$ 4.98) | R$ 9 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨122 (R$ 2.10) | R$ 5.66 | - 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨549 (R$ 9) | R$ 6 | + 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨2,784 (R$ 48) | R$ 44 | + 8% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨289 (R$ 4.95) | R$ 9 | - 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨191 (R$ 3.28) | R$ 4.90 | - 33% | |
| Housing | - 44% | |||
| Housing in Pakistan is 44% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Pakistan | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨115,670 (R$ 1,985) | R$ 3,725 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨70,950 (R$ 1,217) | R$ 2,495 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨25,995 (R$ 446) | R$ 593 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨59,502 (R$ 1,021) | R$ 2,641 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨50,821 (R$ 872) | R$ 1,683 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨20,152 (R$ 346) | R$ 510 | - 32% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨2,097 (R$ 36) | R$ 89 | - 60% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨71,636 (R$ 1,229) | R$ 2,004 | - 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨23,262 (R$ 399) | R$ 631 | - 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨1,718 (R$ 29) | R$ 29 | + 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨1,977 (R$ 34) | R$ 21 | + 61% | |
| Clothes | - 58% | |||
| Clothes in Pakistan is 58% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Pakistan | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨3,426 (R$ 59) | R$ 249 | - 76% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨6,254 (R$ 107) | R$ 246 | - 56% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨13,199 (R$ 226) | R$ 412 | - 45% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨8,569 (R$ 147) | R$ 307 | - 52% | |
| Transportation | - 47% | |||
| Transportation in Pakistan is 47% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Pakistan | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨4,456,060 (R$ 76,456) | R$ 116,713 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨270 (R$ 4.63) | R$ 5.53 | - 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨4,626 (R$ 79) | R$ 229 | - 65% | |
| Personal Care | - 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Pakistan is 39% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Pakistan | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨1,015 (R$ 17) | R$ 22 | - 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨1,391 (R$ 24) | R$ 44 | - 45% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨3,667 (R$ 63) | R$ 263 | - 76% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨521 (R$ 9) | R$ 23 | - 61% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨922 (R$ 16) | R$ 13 | + 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨736 (R$ 13) | R$ 19 | - 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨249 (R$ 4.27) | R$ 8 | - 44% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨242 (R$ 4.15) | R$ 5.28 | - 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨860 (R$ 15) | R$ 55 | - 73% | |
| Entertainment | - 54% | |||
| Entertainment in Pakistan is 54% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Pakistan | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨3,545 (R$ 61) | R$ 113 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨2,089 (R$ 36) | R$ 66 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨2,959 (R$ 51) | R$ 205 | - 75% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨7,109 (R$ 122) | R$ 199 | - 39% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨880 (R$ 15) | R$ 29 | - 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨669 (R$ 11) | R$ 12 | - 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨1,106 (R$ 19) | R$ 11 | + 72% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨119,622 (R$ 2,052) | R$ 4,141 | - 50% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨3.79 (R$ 0.07) | R$ 1.29 | - 95% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨3,764 (R$ 65) | R$ 125 | - 48% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨415 (R$ 7) | R$ 11 | - 37% | |
| TOTAL | - 47% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 18,708 prices entered by 2,103 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 08, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Pakistan is 47% cheaper than in Brazil
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