Cost of living in Pakistan compared to Mexico
Currency:
Food | - 62% | |||
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Food in Pakistan is 62% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
Pakistan | Mexico | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨853 (Mex$ 51) | Mex$ 307 | - 83% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨1,049 (Mex$ 63) | Mex$ 160 | - 61% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨492 (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 70 | - 58% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨185 (Mex$ 11) | Mex$ 28 | - 60% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨314 (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 47 | - 60% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨168 (Mex$ 10) | Mex$ 30 | - 67% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨1,416 (Mex$ 85) | Mex$ 94 | - 10% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨317 (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 50 | - 62% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨97 (Mex$ 5.80) | Mex$ 35 | - 84% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨506 (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 30 | + 1% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨2,654 (Mex$ 159) | Mex$ 280 | - 43% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₨204 (Mex$ 12) | Mex$ 36 | - 66% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨193 (Mex$ 12) | Mex$ 25 | - 54% | |
Housing | - 50% | |||
Housing in Pakistan is 50% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
Pakistan | Mexico | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨152,835 (Mex$ 9,161) | Mex$ 22,547 | - 59% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨91,231 (Mex$ 5,469) | Mex$ 11,524 | - 53% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨33,939 (Mex$ 2,034) | Mex$ 1,261 | + 61% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨75,769 (Mex$ 4,542) | Mex$ 13,624 | - 67% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨53,656 (Mex$ 3,216) | Mex$ 7,661 | - 58% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨20,047 (Mex$ 1,202) | Mex$ 888 | + 35% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨2,152 (Mex$ 129) | Mex$ 432 | - 70% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₨60,264 (Mex$ 3,612) | Mex$ 6,272 | - 42% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨26,966 (Mex$ 1,616) | Mex$ 2,714 | - 40% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨1,409 (Mex$ 84) | Mex$ 115 | - 27% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨2,151 (Mex$ 129) | Mex$ 119 | + 8% | |
Clothes | - 42% | |||
Clothes in Pakistan is 42% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
Pakistan | Mexico | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨4,450 (Mex$ 267) | Mex$ 979 | - 73% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨8,668 (Mex$ 520) | Mex$ 692 | - 25% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨18,609 (Mex$ 1,115) | Mex$ 1,751 | - 36% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨7,339 (Mex$ 440) | Mex$ 1,375 | - 68% | |
Transportation | - 45% | |||
Transportation in Pakistan is 45% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
Pakistan | Mexico | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨4,426,660 (Mex$ 265,344) | Mex$ 375,809 | - 29% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨277 (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 23 | - 28% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨3,424 (Mex$ 205) | Mex$ 583 | - 65% | |
Personal Care | - 59% | |||
Personal Care in Pakistan is 59% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
Pakistan | Mexico | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨606 (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 93 | - 61% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨998 (Mex$ 60) | Mex$ 218 | - 73% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨2,526 (Mex$ 151) | Mex$ 696 | - 78% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨851 (Mex$ 51) | Mex$ 79 | - 36% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨669 (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 63 | - 36% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨526 (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 69 | - 54% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨209 (Mex$ 13) | Mex$ 35 | - 65% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨282 (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 34 | - 50% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨2,238 (Mex$ 134) | Mex$ 260 | - 48% | |
Entertainment | - 60% | |||
Entertainment in Pakistan is 60% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
Pakistan | Mexico | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨3,608 (Mex$ 216) | Mex$ 396 | - 45% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨1,829 (Mex$ 110) | Mex$ 164 | - 33% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨5,580 (Mex$ 335) | Mex$ 829 | - 60% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨6,757 (Mex$ 405) | Mex$ 904 | - 55% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨2,441 (Mex$ 146) | Mex$ 179 | - 18% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨794 (Mex$ 48) | Mex$ 81 | - 41% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨706 (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 49 | - 13% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨72,434 (Mex$ 4,342) | Mex$ 11,173 | - 61% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨3.61 (Mex$ 0.22) | Mex$ 2.44 | - 91% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨2,832 (Mex$ 170) | Mex$ 888 | - 81% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨441 (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 74 | - 64% | |
TOTAL | - 54% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 9,962 prices entered by 1,286 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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Cost of living in Pakistan is 54% cheaper than in Mexico
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