- Cost of Living
- Pakistan
- Brazil
- Comparison
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 | ₨527 (R$ 17) | R$ 29 | - 40% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨599 (R$ 20) | R$ 26 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨214 (R$ 7) | R$ 7 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨105 (R$ 3.45) | R$ 3.23 | + 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨120 (R$ 3.94) | R$ 7 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨81 (R$ 2.68) | R$ 4.59 | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨482 (R$ 16) | R$ 14 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨151 (R$ 4.97) | R$ 5.62 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨40 (R$ 1.32) | R$ 3.32 | - 60% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨311 (R$ 10) | R$ 4.59 | + 123% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨2,271 (R$ 75) | R$ 40 | + 88% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨118 (R$ 3.90) | R$ 6 | - 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨54 (R$ 1.77) | R$ 3.24 | - 45% | |
| Housing | - 28% | |||
| Housing in Pakistan is 28% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨56,830 (R$ 1,870) | R$ 3,126 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨33,442 (R$ 1,100) | R$ 1,946 | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨7,867 (R$ 259) | R$ 566 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨42,799 (R$ 1,408) | R$ 2,088 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨25,665 (R$ 844) | R$ 1,311 | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨6,434 (R$ 212) | R$ 404 | - 48% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨2,590 (R$ 85) | R$ 84 | + 1% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨40,917 (R$ 1,346) | R$ 1,740 | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,990 (R$ 362) | R$ 430 | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨509 (R$ 17) | R$ 21 | - 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨1,097 (R$ 36) | R$ 17 | + 116% | |
| Clothes | - 31% | |||
| Clothes in Pakistan is 31% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,520 (R$ 83) | R$ 203 | - 59% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨4,267 (R$ 140) | R$ 184 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨6,098 (R$ 201) | R$ 328 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨5,524 (R$ 182) | R$ 256 | - 29% | |
| Transportation | - 44% | |||
| Transportation in Pakistan is 44% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,809,730 (R$ 59,538) | R$ 85,500 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨85 (R$ 2.78) | R$ 4.21 | - 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨2,543 (R$ 84) | R$ 202 | - 58% | |
| Personal Care | - 51% | |||
| Personal Care in Pakistan is 51% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨221 (R$ 7) | R$ 17 | - 57% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨542 (R$ 18) | R$ 45 | - 61% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨2,075 (R$ 68) | R$ 233 | - 71% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨386 (R$ 13) | R$ 18 | - 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨243 (R$ 8) | R$ 12 | - 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨332 (R$ 11) | R$ 15 | - 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨136 (R$ 4.48) | R$ 6 | - 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨104 (R$ 3.43) | R$ 3.99 | - 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨612 (R$ 20) | R$ 38 | - 47% | |
| Entertainment | - 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Pakistan is 23% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,486 (R$ 49) | R$ 97 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨1,147 (R$ 38) | R$ 50 | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨3,939 (R$ 130) | R$ 177 | - 27% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨3,130 (R$ 103) | R$ 174 | - 41% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨500 (R$ 16) | R$ 24 | - 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨374 (R$ 12) | R$ 9 | + 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨444 (R$ 15) | R$ 11 | + 34% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨55,174 (R$ 1,815) | R$ 2,758 | - 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨29 (R$ 0.96) | R$ 1.14 | - 15% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨4,065 (R$ 134) | R$ 124 | + 8% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨177 (R$ 5.83) | R$ 10 | - 40% | |
| TOTAL | - 31% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Pakistan is 31% cheaper than in Brazil
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