Cost of living in Pakistan compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | - 56% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Pakistan is 56% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Pakistan | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨519 (Mex$ 54) | Mex$ 244 | - 78% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨742 (Mex$ 77) | Mex$ 138 | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨215 (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 64 | - 65% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨119 (Mex$ 12) | Mex$ 23 | - 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨169 (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 37 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨102 (Mex$ 11) | Mex$ 25 | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨658 (Mex$ 69) | Mex$ 77 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨194 (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 47 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨51 (Mex$ 5.35) | Mex$ 27 | - 80% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨220 (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 25 | - 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨2,141 (Mex$ 223) | Mex$ 264 | - 16% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨170 (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 33 | - 46% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨77 (Mex$ 8) | Mex$ 21 | - 61% | |
| Housing | - 46% | |||
| Housing in Pakistan is 46% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Pakistan | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨65,360 (Mex$ 6,811) | Mex$ 18,976 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨44,450 (Mex$ 4,632) | Mex$ 9,378 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨14,918 (Mex$ 1,554) | Mex$ 1,092 | + 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨47,849 (Mex$ 4,986) | Mex$ 11,738 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨35,800 (Mex$ 3,730) | Mex$ 6,081 | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨10,123 (Mex$ 1,055) | Mex$ 849 | + 24% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨2,270 (Mex$ 237) | Mex$ 402 | - 41% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨53,975 (Mex$ 5,624) | Mex$ 7,356 | - 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨18,356 (Mex$ 1,913) | Mex$ 2,453 | - 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨851 (Mex$ 89) | Mex$ 115 | - 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨797 (Mex$ 83) | Mex$ 110 | - 25% | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in Pakistan is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| Pakistan | Mexico | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨4,868 (Mex$ 507) | Mex$ 906 | - 44% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨7,670 (Mex$ 799) | Mex$ 664 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨17,357 (Mex$ 1,809) | Mex$ 1,592 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨8,106 (Mex$ 845) | Mex$ 1,246 | - 32% | |
| Transportation | + 10% | |||
| Transportation in Pakistan is 10% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Pakistan | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨5,697,890 (Mex$ 593,747) | Mex$ 332,628 | + 79% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨146 (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 21 | - 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨4,073 (Mex$ 424) | Mex$ 506 | - 16% | |
| Personal Care | - 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Pakistan is 34% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Pakistan | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨237 (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 85 | - 71% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨572 (Mex$ 60) | Mex$ 198 | - 70% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,768 (Mex$ 184) | Mex$ 587 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨1,267 (Mex$ 132) | Mex$ 79 | + 67% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨575 (Mex$ 60) | Mex$ 56 | + 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨371 (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 58 | - 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨352 (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 30 | + 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨116 (Mex$ 12) | Mex$ 32 | - 62% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨681 (Mex$ 71) | Mex$ 229 | - 69% | |
| Entertainment | - 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Pakistan is 34% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Pakistan | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨2,016 (Mex$ 210) | Mex$ 321 | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨1,908 (Mex$ 199) | Mex$ 157 | + 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨2,708 (Mex$ 282) | Mex$ 742 | - 62% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨4,907 (Mex$ 511) | Mex$ 741 | - 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨1,025 (Mex$ 107) | Mex$ 149 | - 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨469 (Mex$ 49) | Mex$ 82 | - 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨513 (Mex$ 53) | Mex$ 42 | + 28% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨107,118 (Mex$ 11,162) | Mex$ 12,133 | - 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨4.02 (Mex$ 0.42) | Mex$ 2.74 | - 85% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨4,729 (Mex$ 493) | Mex$ 909 | - 46% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨237 (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 67 | - 63% | |
| TOTAL | - 31% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 16, 2022.
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 10,546 prices entered by 1,398 different people.
Cost of living in Pakistan is 31% cheaper than in Mexico
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