- Cost of Living
- Pakistan
- Mexico
- Comparison
Cost of living in Pakistan compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | - 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Pakistan is 19% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨506 (Mex$ 77) | Mex$ 117 | - 34% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨594 (Mex$ 91) | Mex$ 94 | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨214 (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 64 | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨105 (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 18 | - 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨119 (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 31 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨82 (Mex$ 13) | Mex$ 19 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨481 (Mex$ 73) | Mex$ 61 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨150 (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 37 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨40 (Mex$ 6) | Mex$ 24 | - 75% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨311 (Mex$ 48) | Mex$ 21 | + 128% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨2,217 (Mex$ 339) | Mex$ 220 | + 54% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨119 (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 25 | - 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨54 (Mex$ 8) | Mex$ 20 | - 59% | |
| Housing | - 34% | |||
| Housing in Pakistan is 34% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨56,830 (Mex$ 8,689) | Mex$ 19,620 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨33,442 (Mex$ 5,113) | Mex$ 10,116 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨7,867 (Mex$ 1,203) | Mex$ 1,572 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨42,799 (Mex$ 6,544) | Mex$ 11,018 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨25,665 (Mex$ 3,924) | Mex$ 6,262 | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨6,434 (Mex$ 984) | Mex$ 1,529 | - 36% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨2,590 (Mex$ 396) | Mex$ 383 | + 3% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨40,917 (Mex$ 6,256) | Mex$ 8,106 | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,990 (Mex$ 1,680) | Mex$ 2,046 | - 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨509 (Mex$ 78) | Mex$ 101 | - 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨1,097 (Mex$ 168) | Mex$ 78 | + 115% | |
| Clothes | - 16% | |||
| Clothes in Pakistan is 16% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,520 (Mex$ 385) | Mex$ 814 | - 53% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨4,267 (Mex$ 652) | Mex$ 645 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨6,098 (Mex$ 932) | Mex$ 1,466 | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨5,524 (Mex$ 845) | Mex$ 1,286 | - 34% | |
| Transportation | - 15% | |||
| Transportation in Pakistan is 15% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,809,730 (Mex$ 276,697) | Mex$ 299,724 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨85 (Mex$ 13) | Mex$ 18 | - 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨2,543 (Mex$ 389) | Mex$ 467 | - 17% | |
| Personal Care | - 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Pakistan is 32% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨221 (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 75 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨542 (Mex$ 83) | Mex$ 173 | - 52% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨2,075 (Mex$ 317) | Mex$ 532 | - 40% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨386 (Mex$ 59) | Mex$ 68 | - 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨243 (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 47 | - 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨332 (Mex$ 51) | Mex$ 51 | - 0% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨136 (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 28 | - 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨104 (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 27 | - 42% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨612 (Mex$ 94) | Mex$ 119 | - 21% | |
| Entertainment | + 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Pakistan is 4% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,486 (Mex$ 227) | Mex$ 371 | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨1,147 (Mex$ 175) | Mex$ 137 | + 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨3,939 (Mex$ 602) | Mex$ 1,192 | - 49% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨3,130 (Mex$ 479) | Mex$ 720 | - 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨500 (Mex$ 77) | Mex$ 101 | - 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨374 (Mex$ 57) | Mex$ 54 | + 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨444 (Mex$ 68) | Mex$ 43 | + 56% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨55,174 (Mex$ 8,436) | Mex$ 10,419 | - 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨44 (Mex$ 7) | Mex$ 2.41 | + 182% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨4,065 (Mex$ 621) | Mex$ 718 | - 13% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨177 (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 52 | - 48% | |
| TOTAL | - 20% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 14,901 prices entered by 1,749 different people.
Cost of living in Pakistan is 20% cheaper than in Mexico
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