- Cost of Living
- Pakistan
- Mexico
- Comparison
Cost of living in Pakistan compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | - 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Pakistan is 20% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨528 (Mex$ 81) | Mex$ 118 | - 31% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨604 (Mex$ 93) | Mex$ 95 | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨214 (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 66 | - 50% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨108 (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 19 | - 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨121 (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 31 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨82 (Mex$ 13) | Mex$ 20 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨437 (Mex$ 67) | Mex$ 62 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨153 (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 37 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨40 (Mex$ 6) | Mex$ 24 | - 74% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨314 (Mex$ 48) | Mex$ 21 | + 127% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨2,141 (Mex$ 328) | Mex$ 223 | + 47% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨117 (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 25 | - 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨55 (Mex$ 8) | Mex$ 20 | - 58% | |
| Housing | - 35% | |||
| Housing in Pakistan is 35% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨57,018 (Mex$ 8,741) | Mex$ 19,610 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨35,866 (Mex$ 5,498) | Mex$ 10,459 | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨7,949 (Mex$ 1,219) | Mex$ 1,601 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨44,615 (Mex$ 6,840) | Mex$ 11,800 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨25,314 (Mex$ 3,881) | Mex$ 6,637 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨6,795 (Mex$ 1,042) | Mex$ 1,595 | - 35% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨2,652 (Mex$ 407) | Mex$ 383 | + 6% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨39,920 (Mex$ 6,120) | Mex$ 8,082 | - 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨11,091 (Mex$ 1,700) | Mex$ 2,017 | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨499 (Mex$ 76) | Mex$ 103 | - 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨947 (Mex$ 145) | Mex$ 89 | + 64% | |
| Clothes | - 20% | |||
| Clothes in Pakistan is 20% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,542 (Mex$ 390) | Mex$ 798 | - 51% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨4,026 (Mex$ 617) | Mex$ 655 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨6,025 (Mex$ 924) | Mex$ 1,486 | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨5,302 (Mex$ 813) | Mex$ 1,302 | - 38% | |
| Transportation | - 16% | |||
| Transportation in Pakistan is 16% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,796,100 (Mex$ 275,350) | Mex$ 312,016 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨89 (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 19 | - 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨2,526 (Mex$ 387) | Mex$ 466 | - 17% | |
| Personal Care | - 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Pakistan is 30% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨227 (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 77 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨639 (Mex$ 98) | Mex$ 184 | - 47% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨2,133 (Mex$ 327) | Mex$ 542 | - 40% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨444 (Mex$ 68) | Mex$ 68 | - 0% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨268 (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 49 | - 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨340 (Mex$ 52) | Mex$ 53 | - 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨142 (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 28 | - 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨109 (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 29 | - 42% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨627 (Mex$ 96) | Mex$ 123 | - 22% | |
| Entertainment | - 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Pakistan is 5% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,501 (Mex$ 230) | Mex$ 383 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨1,126 (Mex$ 173) | Mex$ 136 | + 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨3,688 (Mex$ 565) | Mex$ 1,185 | - 52% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨3,095 (Mex$ 474) | Mex$ 743 | - 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨526 (Mex$ 81) | Mex$ 103 | - 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨391 (Mex$ 60) | Mex$ 55 | + 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨548 (Mex$ 84) | Mex$ 45 | + 88% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨54,726 (Mex$ 8,390) | Mex$ 10,287 | - 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨29 (Mex$ 4.51) | Mex$ 2.31 | + 96% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨3,850 (Mex$ 590) | Mex$ 721 | - 18% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨182 (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 52 | - 47% | |
| TOTAL | - 22% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 14,805 prices entered by 1,737 different people.
Cost of living in Pakistan is 22% cheaper than in Mexico
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