- Cost of Living
- Pakistan
- Mexico
- Comparison
Cost of living in Pakistan compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | - 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Pakistan is 21% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨513 (Mex$ 79) | Mex$ 117 | - 32% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨606 (Mex$ 94) | Mex$ 93 | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨229 (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 64 | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨105 (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 18 | - 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨117 (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 31 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨81 (Mex$ 13) | Mex$ 21 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨477 (Mex$ 74) | Mex$ 61 | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨155 (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 37 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨40 (Mex$ 6) | Mex$ 24 | - 74% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨282 (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 20 | + 116% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨1,862 (Mex$ 288) | Mex$ 212 | + 36% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨116 (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 24 | - 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨54 (Mex$ 8) | Mex$ 20 | - 58% | |
| Housing | - 31% | |||
| Housing in Pakistan is 31% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨54,970 (Mex$ 8,509) | Mex$ 19,031 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨33,795 (Mex$ 5,231) | Mex$ 9,746 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨8,248 (Mex$ 1,277) | Mex$ 1,447 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨43,470 (Mex$ 6,729) | Mex$ 10,493 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨28,720 (Mex$ 4,446) | Mex$ 5,799 | - 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨6,246 (Mex$ 967) | Mex$ 1,377 | - 30% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨2,720 (Mex$ 421) | Mex$ 391 | + 8% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨40,532 (Mex$ 6,274) | Mex$ 8,207 | - 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,999 (Mex$ 1,703) | Mex$ 2,065 | - 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨530 (Mex$ 82) | Mex$ 102 | - 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨954 (Mex$ 148) | Mex$ 93 | + 58% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Pakistan is 10% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,642 (Mex$ 409) | Mex$ 832 | - 51% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨4,581 (Mex$ 709) | Mex$ 649 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨6,398 (Mex$ 990) | Mex$ 1,433 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨5,618 (Mex$ 870) | Mex$ 1,198 | - 27% | |
| Transportation | - 19% | |||
| Transportation in Pakistan is 19% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,778,140 (Mex$ 275,245) | Mex$ 299,363 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨81 (Mex$ 13) | Mex$ 18 | - 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨2,420 (Mex$ 375) | Mex$ 504 | - 26% | |
| Personal Care | - 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Pakistan is 26% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨205 (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 74 | - 57% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨1,014 (Mex$ 157) | Mex$ 177 | - 12% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨2,107 (Mex$ 326) | Mex$ 537 | - 39% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨398 (Mex$ 62) | Mex$ 67 | - 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨255 (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 49 | - 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨342 (Mex$ 53) | Mex$ 50 | + 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨141 (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 28 | - 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨110 (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 28 | - 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨454 (Mex$ 70) | Mex$ 118 | - 41% | |
| Entertainment | - 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Pakistan is 3% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,581 (Mex$ 245) | Mex$ 365 | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨1,138 (Mex$ 176) | Mex$ 138 | + 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨3,973 (Mex$ 615) | Mex$ 1,151 | - 47% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨3,166 (Mex$ 490) | Mex$ 714 | - 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨510 (Mex$ 79) | Mex$ 98 | - 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨356 (Mex$ 55) | Mex$ 52 | + 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨496 (Mex$ 77) | Mex$ 42 | + 81% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨57,586 (Mex$ 8,914) | Mex$ 10,225 | - 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨27 (Mex$ 4.20) | Mex$ 2.41 | + 74% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨3,816 (Mex$ 591) | Mex$ 652 | - 9% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨172 (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 51 | - 48% | |
| TOTAL | - 20% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 14,703 prices entered by 1,785 different people.
Cost of living in Pakistan is 20% cheaper than in Mexico
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