- Cost of Living
- Pakistan
- Brazil
- Comparison
Cost of living in Pakistan compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | - 32% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Pakistan is 32% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨499 (R$ 15) | R$ 29 | - 50% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨563 (R$ 17) | R$ 26 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨228 (R$ 7) | R$ 7 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨103 (R$ 3.03) | R$ 3.24 | - 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨117 (R$ 3.44) | R$ 7 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨91 (R$ 2.70) | R$ 4.63 | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨475 (R$ 14) | R$ 15 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨148 (R$ 4.37) | R$ 5.65 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨40 (R$ 1.17) | R$ 3.59 | - 67% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨248 (R$ 7) | R$ 4.49 | + 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨1,308 (R$ 39) | R$ 40 | - 3% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨117 (R$ 3.45) | R$ 6 | - 45% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨55 (R$ 1.61) | R$ 3.21 | - 50% | |
| Housing | - 35% | |||
| Housing in Pakistan is 35% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨55,496 (R$ 1,636) | R$ 3,205 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨34,151 (R$ 1,007) | R$ 2,008 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨9,219 (R$ 272) | R$ 574 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨45,328 (R$ 1,336) | R$ 2,085 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨31,240 (R$ 921) | R$ 1,322 | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨6,182 (R$ 182) | R$ 432 | - 58% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨2,705 (R$ 80) | R$ 82 | - 3% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨41,180 (R$ 1,214) | R$ 1,770 | - 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨11,015 (R$ 325) | R$ 436 | - 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨571 (R$ 17) | R$ 22 | - 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨912 (R$ 27) | R$ 16 | + 63% | |
| Clothes | - 30% | |||
| Clothes in Pakistan is 30% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,859 (R$ 84) | R$ 208 | - 59% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨5,023 (R$ 148) | R$ 184 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨6,331 (R$ 187) | R$ 330 | - 44% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨5,244 (R$ 155) | R$ 251 | - 39% | |
| Transportation | - 50% | |||
| Transportation in Pakistan is 50% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,870,530 (R$ 55,144) | R$ 84,838 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨77 (R$ 2.27) | R$ 3.92 | - 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨2,248 (R$ 66) | R$ 196 | - 66% | |
| Personal Care | - 55% | |||
| Personal Care in Pakistan is 55% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨255 (R$ 8) | R$ 18 | - 58% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨464 (R$ 14) | R$ 42 | - 67% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨2,197 (R$ 65) | R$ 228 | - 72% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨410 (R$ 12) | R$ 17 | - 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨249 (R$ 7) | R$ 12 | - 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨335 (R$ 10) | R$ 14 | - 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨154 (R$ 4.53) | R$ 5.89 | - 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨108 (R$ 3.19) | R$ 4.20 | - 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨471 (R$ 14) | R$ 37 | - 63% | |
| Entertainment | - 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Pakistan is 10% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,700 (R$ 50) | R$ 99 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨1,124 (R$ 33) | R$ 50 | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨2,629 (R$ 77) | R$ 206 | - 62% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨3,261 (R$ 96) | R$ 177 | - 46% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨806 (R$ 24) | R$ 24 | - 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨351 (R$ 10) | R$ 9 | + 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨427 (R$ 13) | R$ 11 | + 14% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨52,557 (R$ 1,549) | R$ 2,881 | - 46% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨89 (R$ 2.61) | R$ 1.29 | + 103% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨3,625 (R$ 107) | R$ 135 | - 21% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨180 (R$ 5.30) | R$ 9 | - 44% | |
| TOTAL | - 35% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Pakistan is 35% cheaper than in Brazil
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