- Cost of Living
- Pakistan
- Mexico
- Comparison
Cost of living in Pakistan compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | - 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Pakistan is 23% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨561 (Mex$ 77) | Mex$ 119 | - 35% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨654 (Mex$ 90) | Mex$ 96 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨222 (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 65 | - 53% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨108 (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 19 | - 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨122 (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 31 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨81 (Mex$ 11) | Mex$ 21 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨601 (Mex$ 83) | Mex$ 64 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨157 (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 38 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨40 (Mex$ 5.51) | Mex$ 24 | - 77% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨283 (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 21 | + 82% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨2,980 (Mex$ 409) | Mex$ 216 | + 90% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨117 (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 25 | - 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨57 (Mex$ 8) | Mex$ 20 | - 61% | |
| Housing | - 39% | |||
| Housing in Pakistan is 39% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨55,913 (Mex$ 7,678) | Mex$ 19,235 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨35,841 (Mex$ 4,922) | Mex$ 10,195 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨8,271 (Mex$ 1,136) | Mex$ 1,635 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨45,604 (Mex$ 6,262) | Mex$ 11,999 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨28,662 (Mex$ 3,936) | Mex$ 6,850 | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨7,054 (Mex$ 969) | Mex$ 1,316 | - 26% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨2,745 (Mex$ 377) | Mex$ 382 | - 1% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨41,233 (Mex$ 5,662) | Mex$ 8,054 | - 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨11,254 (Mex$ 1,545) | Mex$ 2,017 | - 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨504 (Mex$ 69) | Mex$ 109 | - 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨1,031 (Mex$ 142) | Mex$ 77 | + 83% | |
| Clothes | - 32% | |||
| Clothes in Pakistan is 32% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,511 (Mex$ 345) | Mex$ 838 | - 59% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨3,906 (Mex$ 536) | Mex$ 674 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨6,587 (Mex$ 905) | Mex$ 1,525 | - 41% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨5,399 (Mex$ 741) | Mex$ 1,328 | - 44% | |
| Transportation | - 17% | |||
| Transportation in Pakistan is 17% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨2,201,860 (Mex$ 302,358) | Mex$ 318,271 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨92 (Mex$ 13) | Mex$ 19 | - 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨2,619 (Mex$ 360) | Mex$ 455 | - 21% | |
| Personal Care | - 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Pakistan is 30% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨241 (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 77 | - 57% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨774 (Mex$ 106) | Mex$ 181 | - 41% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨2,396 (Mex$ 329) | Mex$ 545 | - 40% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨458 (Mex$ 63) | Mex$ 72 | - 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨326 (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 50 | - 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨361 (Mex$ 50) | Mex$ 55 | - 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨156 (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 28 | - 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨111 (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 30 | - 50% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨585 (Mex$ 80) | Mex$ 127 | - 37% | |
| Entertainment | + 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Pakistan is 4% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,463 (Mex$ 201) | Mex$ 379 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨1,197 (Mex$ 164) | Mex$ 138 | + 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨3,978 (Mex$ 546) | Mex$ 1,217 | - 55% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨3,261 (Mex$ 448) | Mex$ 750 | - 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨1,228 (Mex$ 169) | Mex$ 103 | + 63% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨400 (Mex$ 55) | Mex$ 55 | + 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨548 (Mex$ 75) | Mex$ 45 | + 68% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨57,507 (Mex$ 7,897) | Mex$ 10,363 | - 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨50 (Mex$ 7) | Mex$ 2.32 | + 194% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨3,895 (Mex$ 535) | Mex$ 757 | - 29% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨275 (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 52 | - 28% | |
| TOTAL | - 23% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 22, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 14,215 prices entered by 1,659 different people.
Cost of living in Pakistan is 23% cheaper than in Mexico
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