Cost of living in Pakistan compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | - 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Pakistan is 35% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨577 (Mex$ 76) | Mex$ 177 | - 57% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨658 (Mex$ 86) | Mex$ 110 | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨249 (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 54 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨108 (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 20 | - 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨120 (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 33 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨96 (Mex$ 13) | Mex$ 23 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨526 (Mex$ 69) | Mex$ 68 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨176 (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 40 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨44 (Mex$ 5.82) | Mex$ 23 | - 75% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨344 (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 22 | + 104% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨1,632 (Mex$ 214) | Mex$ 225 | - 5% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨126 (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 29 | - 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨57 (Mex$ 8) | Mex$ 20 | - 63% | |
| Housing | - 33% | |||
| Housing in Pakistan is 33% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨60,758 (Mex$ 7,982) | Mex$ 18,685 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨35,785 (Mex$ 4,701) | Mex$ 8,719 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨9,753 (Mex$ 1,281) | Mex$ 1,252 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨53,937 (Mex$ 7,086) | Mex$ 10,817 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨30,998 (Mex$ 4,072) | Mex$ 5,566 | - 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨7,631 (Mex$ 1,003) | Mex$ 848 | + 18% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨2,510 (Mex$ 330) | Mex$ 378 | - 13% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨40,341 (Mex$ 5,300) | Mex$ 7,424 | - 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨12,473 (Mex$ 1,639) | Mex$ 1,945 | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨609 (Mex$ 80) | Mex$ 101 | - 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨649 (Mex$ 85) | Mex$ 84 | + 1% | |
| Clothes | - 33% | |||
| Clothes in Pakistan is 33% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,518 (Mex$ 331) | Mex$ 840 | - 61% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨3,757 (Mex$ 494) | Mex$ 618 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨6,430 (Mex$ 845) | Mex$ 1,534 | - 45% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨5,127 (Mex$ 674) | Mex$ 1,176 | - 43% | |
| Transportation | - 22% | |||
| Transportation in Pakistan is 22% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨2,319,940 (Mex$ 304,783) | Mex$ 318,137 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨115 (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 20 | - 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨2,310 (Mex$ 303) | Mex$ 499 | - 39% | |
| Personal Care | - 41% | |||
| Personal Care in Pakistan is 41% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨235 (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 83 | - 63% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨426 (Mex$ 56) | Mex$ 201 | - 72% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,378 (Mex$ 181) | Mex$ 530 | - 66% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨435 (Mex$ 57) | Mex$ 70 | - 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨332 (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 48 | - 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨311 (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 56 | - 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨207 (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 29 | - 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨138 (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 30 | - 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨434 (Mex$ 57) | Mex$ 189 | - 70% | |
| Entertainment | - 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Pakistan is 33% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,566 (Mex$ 206) | Mex$ 344 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨1,256 (Mex$ 165) | Mex$ 140 | + 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨3,430 (Mex$ 451) | Mex$ 954 | - 53% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨3,673 (Mex$ 483) | Mex$ 658 | - 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨792 (Mex$ 104) | Mex$ 114 | - 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨348 (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 61 | - 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨516 (Mex$ 68) | Mex$ 40 | + 69% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨50,116 (Mex$ 6,584) | Mex$ 9,607 | - 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨4.30 (Mex$ 0.56) | Mex$ 1.95 | - 71% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨4,335 (Mex$ 570) | Mex$ 925 | - 38% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨215 (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 57 | - 51% | |
| TOTAL | - 32% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 04, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 19,565 prices entered by 1,836 different people.
Cost of living in Pakistan is 32% cheaper than in Mexico
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