- 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 | ₨541 (R$ 15) | R$ 29 | - 47% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨605 (R$ 17) | R$ 26 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨220 (R$ 6) | R$ 7 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨108 (R$ 3.04) | R$ 3.27 | - 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨121 (R$ 3.39) | R$ 7 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨81 (R$ 2.26) | R$ 4.68 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨437 (R$ 12) | R$ 15 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨154 (R$ 4.33) | R$ 5.61 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨40 (R$ 1.11) | R$ 3.26 | - 66% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨307 (R$ 9) | R$ 4.57 | + 88% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨2,141 (R$ 60) | R$ 40 | + 50% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨117 (R$ 3.29) | R$ 6 | - 49% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨56 (R$ 1.56) | R$ 3.22 | - 52% | |
| Housing | - 40% | |||
| Housing in Pakistan is 40% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨57,744 (R$ 1,618) | R$ 3,158 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨36,167 (R$ 1,013) | R$ 1,957 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨8,189 (R$ 229) | R$ 577 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨44,615 (R$ 1,250) | R$ 2,133 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨25,314 (R$ 709) | R$ 1,335 | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨6,795 (R$ 190) | R$ 409 | - 54% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨2,646 (R$ 74) | R$ 83 | - 11% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨39,967 (R$ 1,120) | R$ 1,724 | - 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨11,006 (R$ 308) | R$ 429 | - 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨499 (R$ 14) | R$ 21 | - 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨816 (R$ 23) | R$ 17 | + 37% | |
| Clothes | - 44% | |||
| Clothes in Pakistan is 44% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,600 (R$ 73) | R$ 205 | - 64% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨4,026 (R$ 113) | R$ 183 | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨6,156 (R$ 173) | R$ 329 | - 48% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨5,399 (R$ 151) | R$ 259 | - 41% | |
| Transportation | - 52% | |||
| Transportation in Pakistan is 52% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,834,970 (R$ 51,419) | R$ 86,169 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨89 (R$ 2.50) | R$ 4.30 | - 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨2,526 (R$ 71) | R$ 202 | - 65% | |
| Personal Care | - 56% | |||
| Personal Care in Pakistan is 56% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨227 (R$ 6) | R$ 17 | - 62% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨639 (R$ 18) | R$ 46 | - 61% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨2,133 (R$ 60) | R$ 238 | - 75% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨444 (R$ 12) | R$ 17 | - 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨275 (R$ 8) | R$ 12 | - 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨340 (R$ 10) | R$ 15 | - 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨142 (R$ 3.99) | R$ 6 | - 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨109 (R$ 3.04) | R$ 4.05 | - 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨637 (R$ 18) | R$ 39 | - 54% | |
| Entertainment | - 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Pakistan is 34% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,494 (R$ 42) | R$ 96 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨1,128 (R$ 32) | R$ 51 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨3,688 (R$ 103) | R$ 176 | - 41% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨3,101 (R$ 87) | R$ 175 | - 50% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨526 (R$ 15) | R$ 23 | - 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨392 (R$ 11) | R$ 9 | + 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨548 (R$ 15) | R$ 11 | + 41% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨54,726 (R$ 1,534) | R$ 2,724 | - 44% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨28 (R$ 0.78) | R$ 1.13 | - 31% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨4,012 (R$ 112) | R$ 116 | - 3% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨187 (R$ 5.24) | R$ 10 | - 46% | |
| TOTAL | - 41% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Pakistan is 41% cheaper than in Brazil
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