Cost of living in Pakistan compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | - 41% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Pakistan is 41% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨441 (Mex$ 58) | Mex$ 225 | - 74% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨682 (Mex$ 89) | Mex$ 121 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨269 (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 54 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨115 (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 21 | - 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨152 (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 35 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨86 (Mex$ 11) | Mex$ 23 | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨730 (Mex$ 95) | Mex$ 70 | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨149 (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 41 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨53 (Mex$ 7) | Mex$ 24 | - 72% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨304 (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 24 | + 68% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨1,613 (Mex$ 211) | Mex$ 226 | - 7% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨130 (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 30 | - 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨81 (Mex$ 11) | Mex$ 21 | - 49% | |
| Housing | - 28% | |||
| Housing in Pakistan is 28% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨68,178 (Mex$ 8,915) | Mex$ 19,357 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨38,848 (Mex$ 5,080) | Mex$ 8,581 | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨11,046 (Mex$ 1,444) | Mex$ 966 | + 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨53,451 (Mex$ 6,990) | Mex$ 10,263 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨33,101 (Mex$ 4,329) | Mex$ 5,200 | - 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨9,791 (Mex$ 1,280) | Mex$ 679 | + 88% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨2,408 (Mex$ 315) | Mex$ 387 | - 19% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨45,353 (Mex$ 5,931) | Mex$ 6,690 | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨22,152 (Mex$ 2,897) | Mex$ 2,040 | + 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨767 (Mex$ 100) | Mex$ 98 | + 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨518 (Mex$ 68) | Mex$ 94 | - 28% | |
| Clothes | - 11% | |||
| Clothes in Pakistan is 11% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨3,232 (Mex$ 423) | Mex$ 861 | - 51% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨5,463 (Mex$ 714) | Mex$ 671 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨9,871 (Mex$ 1,291) | Mex$ 1,515 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨6,396 (Mex$ 836) | Mex$ 1,146 | - 27% | |
| Transportation | - 24% | |||
| Transportation in Pakistan is 24% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨2,677,660 (Mex$ 350,150) | Mex$ 357,886 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨106 (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 19 | - 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨2,392 (Mex$ 313) | Mex$ 549 | - 43% | |
| Personal Care | - 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Pakistan is 29% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨250 (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 75 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨778 (Mex$ 102) | Mex$ 188 | - 46% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,865 (Mex$ 244) | Mex$ 551 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨577 (Mex$ 75) | Mex$ 79 | - 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨370 (Mex$ 48) | Mex$ 49 | - 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨526 (Mex$ 69) | Mex$ 57 | + 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨185 (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 31 | - 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨156 (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 29 | - 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨515 (Mex$ 67) | Mex$ 182 | - 63% | |
| Entertainment | - 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Pakistan is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨2,013 (Mex$ 263) | Mex$ 293 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨1,512 (Mex$ 198) | Mex$ 150 | + 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨2,928 (Mex$ 383) | Mex$ 805 | - 52% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨3,842 (Mex$ 502) | Mex$ 670 | - 25% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨1,548 (Mex$ 202) | Mex$ 122 | + 65% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨492 (Mex$ 64) | Mex$ 71 | - 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨457 (Mex$ 60) | Mex$ 40 | + 50% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨75,858 (Mex$ 9,920) | Mex$ 11,177 | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨41 (Mex$ 5.42) | Mex$ 3.08 | + 76% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨3,814 (Mex$ 499) | Mex$ 966 | - 48% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨282 (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 62 | - 40% | |
| TOTAL | - 26% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 14,908 prices entered by 1,652 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 09, 2021.
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Cost of living in Pakistan is 26% cheaper than in Mexico
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