- Cost of Living
- Pakistan
- Brazil
- Comparison
Cost of living in Pakistan compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | - 26% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Pakistan is 26% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨557 (R$ 15) | R$ 29 | - 48% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨619 (R$ 16) | R$ 26 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨219 (R$ 5.81) | R$ 7 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨108 (R$ 2.86) | R$ 3.27 | - 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨122 (R$ 3.24) | R$ 7 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨79 (R$ 2.10) | R$ 4.81 | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨613 (R$ 16) | R$ 15 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨156 (R$ 4.13) | R$ 5.66 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨39 (R$ 1.05) | R$ 3.25 | - 68% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨283 (R$ 7) | R$ 4.59 | + 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨2,980 (R$ 79) | R$ 40 | + 97% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨116 (R$ 3.08) | R$ 6 | - 52% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨57 (R$ 1.51) | R$ 3.22 | - 53% | |
| Housing | - 41% | |||
| Housing in Pakistan is 41% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨56,589 (R$ 1,501) | R$ 3,127 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨35,418 (R$ 939) | R$ 1,944 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨8,319 (R$ 221) | R$ 632 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨46,212 (R$ 1,225) | R$ 2,132 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨29,470 (R$ 782) | R$ 1,335 | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨6,959 (R$ 185) | R$ 397 | - 53% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨2,729 (R$ 72) | R$ 81 | - 11% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨41,526 (R$ 1,101) | R$ 1,728 | - 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨11,677 (R$ 310) | R$ 424 | - 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨499 (R$ 13) | R$ 21 | - 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨1,031 (R$ 27) | R$ 17 | + 64% | |
| Clothes | - 41% | |||
| Clothes in Pakistan is 41% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,663 (R$ 71) | R$ 204 | - 65% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨4,551 (R$ 121) | R$ 181 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨6,644 (R$ 176) | R$ 337 | - 48% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨6,006 (R$ 159) | R$ 254 | - 37% | |
| Transportation | - 51% | |||
| Transportation in Pakistan is 51% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨2,115,150 (R$ 56,091) | R$ 87,068 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨92 (R$ 2.45) | R$ 4.35 | - 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨2,561 (R$ 68) | R$ 201 | - 66% | |
| Personal Care | - 50% | |||
| Personal Care in Pakistan is 50% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨241 (R$ 6) | R$ 16 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨748 (R$ 20) | R$ 47 | - 58% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨2,396 (R$ 64) | R$ 230 | - 72% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨445 (R$ 12) | R$ 17 | - 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨320 (R$ 8) | R$ 12 | - 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨365 (R$ 10) | R$ 14 | - 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨158 (R$ 4.20) | R$ 5.84 | - 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨112 (R$ 2.98) | R$ 4.03 | - 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨589 (R$ 16) | R$ 39 | - 60% | |
| Entertainment | - 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Pakistan is 22% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,589 (R$ 42) | R$ 97 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨1,181 (R$ 31) | R$ 50 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨3,978 (R$ 105) | R$ 175 | - 40% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨3,176 (R$ 84) | R$ 179 | - 53% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨1,228 (R$ 33) | R$ 24 | + 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨389 (R$ 10) | R$ 9 | + 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨548 (R$ 15) | R$ 11 | + 34% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨57,145 (R$ 1,515) | R$ 2,696 | - 44% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨52 (R$ 1.39) | R$ 1.22 | + 14% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨3,979 (R$ 106) | R$ 117 | - 10% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨281 (R$ 7) | R$ 10 | - 24% | |
| TOTAL | - 38% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 16, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Pakistan is 38% cheaper than in Brazil
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