Cost of living in Pakistan compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | - 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Pakistan is 13% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨477 (R$ 17) | R$ 28 | - 41% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨617 (R$ 22) | R$ 27 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨253 (R$ 9) | R$ 8 | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨111 (R$ 3.88) | R$ 3.88 | - 0% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨146 (R$ 5.09) | R$ 8 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨85 (R$ 2.98) | R$ 5.58 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨736 (R$ 26) | R$ 17 | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨147 (R$ 5.15) | R$ 7 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨52 (R$ 1.80) | R$ 4.56 | - 60% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨285 (R$ 10) | R$ 4.82 | + 107% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨1,607 (R$ 56) | R$ 38 | + 48% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨133 (R$ 4.66) | R$ 7 | - 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨80 (R$ 2.81) | R$ 3.34 | - 16% | |
| Housing | - 12% | |||
| Housing in Pakistan is 12% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨65,208 (R$ 2,278) | R$ 3,108 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨40,675 (R$ 1,421) | R$ 1,814 | - 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨11,662 (R$ 408) | R$ 493 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨44,902 (R$ 1,569) | R$ 2,067 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨32,659 (R$ 1,141) | R$ 1,276 | - 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨8,932 (R$ 312) | R$ 357 | - 13% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨2,572 (R$ 90) | R$ 79 | + 13% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨44,098 (R$ 1,541) | R$ 1,672 | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨23,617 (R$ 825) | R$ 471 | + 75% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨667 (R$ 23) | R$ 22 | + 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨516 (R$ 18) | R$ 17 | + 5% | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in Pakistan is 12% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨3,054 (R$ 107) | R$ 209 | - 49% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨5,408 (R$ 189) | R$ 192 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨8,399 (R$ 293) | R$ 324 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨5,912 (R$ 207) | R$ 247 | - 16% | |
| Transportation | - 40% | |||
| Transportation in Pakistan is 40% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨2,463,580 (R$ 86,081) | R$ 87,613 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨107 (R$ 3.75) | R$ 4.43 | - 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨2,108 (R$ 74) | R$ 223 | - 67% | |
| Personal Care | - 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Pakistan is 28% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨260 (R$ 9) | R$ 16 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨616 (R$ 22) | R$ 41 | - 47% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,831 (R$ 64) | R$ 217 | - 70% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨463 (R$ 16) | R$ 15 | + 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨350 (R$ 12) | R$ 11 | + 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨441 (R$ 15) | R$ 16 | - 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨189 (R$ 7) | R$ 5.93 | + 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨169 (R$ 5.90) | R$ 4.07 | + 45% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨480 (R$ 17) | R$ 43 | - 61% | |
| Entertainment | - 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Pakistan is 13% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,849 (R$ 65) | R$ 94 | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨1,458 (R$ 51) | R$ 53 | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨2,679 (R$ 94) | R$ 219 | - 57% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨3,680 (R$ 129) | R$ 183 | - 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨850 (R$ 30) | R$ 25 | + 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨437 (R$ 15) | R$ 11 | + 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨435 (R$ 15) | R$ 10 | + 55% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨58,894 (R$ 2,058) | R$ 3,532 | - 42% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨39 (R$ 1.35) | R$ 1.27 | + 6% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨4,106 (R$ 143) | R$ 117 | + 22% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨267 (R$ 9) | R$ 10 | - 10% | |
| TOTAL | - 22% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 17,468 prices entered by 2,021 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Pakistan is 22% cheaper than in Brazil
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