- Cost of Living
- Pakistan
- Brazil
- Comparison
Cost of living in Pakistan compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | - 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Pakistan is 20% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨513 (R$ 16) | R$ 29 | - 44% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨606 (R$ 19) | R$ 26 | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨229 (R$ 7) | R$ 7 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨105 (R$ 3.33) | R$ 3.17 | + 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨117 (R$ 3.73) | R$ 7 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨81 (R$ 2.57) | R$ 4.63 | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨477 (R$ 15) | R$ 14 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨155 (R$ 4.92) | R$ 5.56 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨40 (R$ 1.27) | R$ 3.35 | - 62% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨282 (R$ 9) | R$ 4.58 | + 95% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨1,862 (R$ 59) | R$ 40 | + 48% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨116 (R$ 3.68) | R$ 6 | - 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨54 (R$ 1.72) | R$ 3.22 | - 47% | |
| Housing | - 30% | |||
| Housing in Pakistan is 30% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨54,970 (R$ 1,744) | R$ 3,123 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨33,795 (R$ 1,072) | R$ 1,948 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨8,248 (R$ 262) | R$ 541 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨43,470 (R$ 1,380) | R$ 2,073 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨28,720 (R$ 911) | R$ 1,291 | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨6,246 (R$ 198) | R$ 390 | - 49% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨2,720 (R$ 86) | R$ 84 | + 3% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨40,532 (R$ 1,286) | R$ 1,715 | - 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,999 (R$ 349) | R$ 430 | - 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨530 (R$ 17) | R$ 21 | - 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨954 (R$ 30) | R$ 17 | + 83% | |
| Clothes | - 29% | |||
| Clothes in Pakistan is 29% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,642 (R$ 84) | R$ 206 | - 59% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨4,581 (R$ 145) | R$ 182 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨6,398 (R$ 203) | R$ 329 | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨5,618 (R$ 178) | R$ 256 | - 30% | |
| Transportation | - 47% | |||
| Transportation in Pakistan is 47% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,778,140 (R$ 56,430) | R$ 85,165 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨81 (R$ 2.59) | R$ 4.11 | - 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨2,420 (R$ 77) | R$ 198 | - 61% | |
| Personal Care | - 48% | |||
| Personal Care in Pakistan is 48% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨205 (R$ 7) | R$ 18 | - 63% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨1,014 (R$ 32) | R$ 46 | - 29% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨2,107 (R$ 67) | R$ 231 | - 71% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨398 (R$ 13) | R$ 17 | - 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨255 (R$ 8) | R$ 12 | - 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨342 (R$ 11) | R$ 15 | - 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨141 (R$ 4.47) | R$ 6 | - 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨110 (R$ 3.48) | R$ 4.07 | - 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨454 (R$ 14) | R$ 38 | - 62% | |
| Entertainment | - 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Pakistan is 28% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,581 (R$ 50) | R$ 97 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨1,138 (R$ 36) | R$ 50 | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨3,973 (R$ 126) | R$ 169 | - 26% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨3,166 (R$ 100) | R$ 174 | - 42% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨510 (R$ 16) | R$ 24 | - 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨356 (R$ 11) | R$ 9 | + 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨496 (R$ 16) | R$ 11 | + 44% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨57,586 (R$ 1,827) | R$ 2,808 | - 35% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨27 (R$ 0.86) | R$ 1.20 | - 28% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨3,816 (R$ 121) | R$ 129 | - 6% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨172 (R$ 5.46) | R$ 10 | - 43% | |
| TOTAL | - 34% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Pakistan is 34% cheaper than in Brazil
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