Cost of living in Pakistan compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | - 42% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Pakistan is 42% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Pakistan | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨519 (R$ 13) | R$ 30 | - 57% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨742 (R$ 19) | R$ 31 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨215 (R$ 5.40) | R$ 10 | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨119 (R$ 3.00) | R$ 4.39 | - 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨168 (R$ 4.23) | R$ 10 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨102 (R$ 2.55) | R$ 7 | - 64% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨658 (R$ 17) | R$ 20 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨194 (R$ 4.88) | R$ 7 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨51 (R$ 1.29) | R$ 4.82 | - 73% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨220 (R$ 5.53) | R$ 5.71 | - 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨2,141 (R$ 54) | R$ 42 | + 27% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨170 (R$ 4.26) | R$ 8 | - 47% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨77 (R$ 1.94) | R$ 3.82 | - 49% | |
| Housing | - 37% | |||
| Housing in Pakistan is 37% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Pakistan | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨65,360 (R$ 1,642) | R$ 2,814 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨44,450 (R$ 1,117) | R$ 2,001 | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨14,918 (R$ 375) | R$ 569 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨47,849 (R$ 1,202) | R$ 2,236 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨35,800 (R$ 899) | R$ 1,472 | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨10,123 (R$ 254) | R$ 404 | - 37% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨2,270 (R$ 57) | R$ 84 | - 32% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨53,975 (R$ 1,356) | R$ 2,006 | - 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨18,356 (R$ 461) | R$ 586 | - 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨851 (R$ 21) | R$ 26 | - 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨797 (R$ 20) | R$ 19 | + 6% | |
| Clothes | - 16% | |||
| Clothes in Pakistan is 16% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Pakistan | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨4,868 (R$ 122) | R$ 245 | - 50% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨7,670 (R$ 193) | R$ 219 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨17,357 (R$ 436) | R$ 347 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨8,106 (R$ 204) | R$ 266 | - 23% | |
| Transportation | - 26% | |||
| Transportation in Pakistan is 26% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Pakistan | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨5,697,890 (R$ 143,145) | R$ 98,696 | + 45% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨146 (R$ 3.66) | R$ 7 | - 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨4,073 (R$ 102) | R$ 222 | - 54% | |
| Personal Care | - 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Pakistan is 38% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Pakistan | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨237 (R$ 5.95) | R$ 17 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨572 (R$ 14) | R$ 52 | - 72% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,768 (R$ 44) | R$ 244 | - 82% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨1,267 (R$ 32) | R$ 17 | + 87% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨575 (R$ 14) | R$ 12 | + 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨371 (R$ 9) | R$ 17 | - 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨352 (R$ 9) | R$ 6 | + 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨116 (R$ 2.92) | R$ 4.62 | - 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨681 (R$ 17) | R$ 47 | - 64% | |
| Entertainment | - 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Pakistan is 41% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Pakistan | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨2,016 (R$ 51) | R$ 92 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨1,908 (R$ 48) | R$ 54 | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨2,708 (R$ 68) | R$ 189 | - 64% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨4,907 (R$ 123) | R$ 189 | - 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨1,025 (R$ 26) | R$ 26 | + 0% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨469 (R$ 12) | R$ 12 | - 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨513 (R$ 13) | R$ 10 | + 26% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨107,118 (R$ 2,691) | R$ 3,925 | - 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨4.02 (R$ 0.10) | R$ 1.29 | - 92% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨4,729 (R$ 119) | R$ 123 | - 3% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨237 (R$ 5.96) | R$ 12 | - 51% | |
| TOTAL | - 34% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 20, 2022.
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Cost of living in Pakistan is 34% cheaper than in Brazil
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