Cost of living in Pakistan compared to Mexico
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| Food | - 57% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Pakistan is 57% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Pakistan | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨802 (Mex$ 56) | Mex$ 322 | - 83% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨1,160 (Mex$ 81) | Mex$ 179 | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨585 (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 71 | - 43% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨229 (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 29 | - 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨313 (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 49 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨158 (Mex$ 11) | Mex$ 34 | - 68% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨879 (Mex$ 61) | Mex$ 91 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨266 (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 47 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨103 (Mex$ 7) | Mex$ 34 | - 79% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨630 (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 30 | + 44% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨2,758 (Mex$ 191) | Mex$ 261 | - 27% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨249 (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 39 | - 56% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨146 (Mex$ 10) | Mex$ 28 | - 63% | |
| Housing | - 55% | |||
| Housing in Pakistan is 55% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Pakistan | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨93,306 (Mex$ 6,477) | Mex$ 23,151 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨55,839 (Mex$ 3,876) | Mex$ 12,312 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨20,080 (Mex$ 1,394) | Mex$ 1,260 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨79,128 (Mex$ 5,493) | Mex$ 15,019 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨39,248 (Mex$ 2,725) | Mex$ 7,923 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨16,807 (Mex$ 1,167) | Mex$ 730 | + 60% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨2,605 (Mex$ 181) | Mex$ 408 | - 56% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨61,383 (Mex$ 4,261) | Mex$ 5,872 | - 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨29,384 (Mex$ 2,040) | Mex$ 2,316 | - 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨1,214 (Mex$ 84) | Mex$ 139 | - 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨2,976 (Mex$ 207) | Mex$ 138 | + 50% | |
| Clothes | - 35% | |||
| Clothes in Pakistan is 35% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Pakistan | Mexico | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨4,498 (Mex$ 312) | Mex$ 977 | - 68% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨9,724 (Mex$ 675) | Mex$ 738 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨12,486 (Mex$ 867) | Mex$ 1,715 | - 49% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨13,517 (Mex$ 938) | Mex$ 1,413 | - 34% | |
| 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 | ₨2,800,000 (Mex$ 194,379) | Mex$ 392,521 | - 50% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨272 (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 24 | - 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨3,752 (Mex$ 260) | Mex$ 646 | - 60% | |
| Personal Care | - 60% | |||
| Personal Care in Pakistan is 60% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Pakistan | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨230 (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 107 | - 85% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨838 (Mex$ 58) | Mex$ 284 | - 79% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨3,307 (Mex$ 230) | Mex$ 655 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨1,222 (Mex$ 85) | Mex$ 95 | - 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨649 (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 68 | - 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨557 (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 84 | - 54% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨396 (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 45 | - 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨217 (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 44 | - 65% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨495 (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 297 | - 88% | |
| Entertainment | + 73% | |||
| Entertainment in Pakistan is 73% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Pakistan | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨3,859 (Mex$ 268) | Mex$ 390 | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨1,827 (Mex$ 127) | Mex$ 175 | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨6,844 (Mex$ 475) | Mex$ 911 | - 48% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨8,435 (Mex$ 586) | Mex$ 848 | - 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨2,877 (Mex$ 200) | Mex$ 182 | + 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨566 (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 101 | - 61% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨965 (Mex$ 67) | Mex$ 58 | + 15% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨149,999 (Mex$ 10,413) | Mex$ 11,177 | - 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨255 (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 2.42 | + 631% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨5,305 (Mex$ 368) | Mex$ 887 | - 58% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨637 (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 81 | - 45% | |
| TOTAL | - 33% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 7,379 prices entered by 859 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 27, 2025.
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Cost of living in Pakistan is 33% cheaper than in Mexico
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