Cost of living in Pakistan compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | - 57% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Pakistan is 57% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Pakistan | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨972 (Mex$ 60) | Mex$ 267 | - 77% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨1,004 (Mex$ 62) | Mex$ 148 | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨365 (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 68 | - 67% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨170 (Mex$ 11) | Mex$ 26 | - 60% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨285 (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 45 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨255 (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 26 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨1,139 (Mex$ 70) | Mex$ 87 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨290 (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 48 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨117 (Mex$ 7) | Mex$ 32 | - 77% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨549 (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 28 | + 20% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨2,784 (Mex$ 172) | Mex$ 257 | - 33% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨289 (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 34 | - 48% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨191 (Mex$ 12) | Mex$ 24 | - 50% | |
| 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 | ₨115,670 (Mex$ 7,147) | Mex$ 20,793 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨70,950 (Mex$ 4,384) | Mex$ 10,455 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨25,995 (Mex$ 1,606) | Mex$ 1,047 | + 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨59,502 (Mex$ 3,676) | Mex$ 12,991 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨50,821 (Mex$ 3,140) | Mex$ 6,721 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨20,152 (Mex$ 1,245) | Mex$ 717 | + 74% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨2,097 (Mex$ 130) | Mex$ 396 | - 67% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨71,636 (Mex$ 4,426) | Mex$ 6,631 | - 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨23,262 (Mex$ 1,437) | Mex$ 2,526 | - 43% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨1,718 (Mex$ 106) | Mex$ 116 | - 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨1,977 (Mex$ 122) | Mex$ 124 | - 2% | |
| Clothes | - 54% | |||
| Clothes in Pakistan is 54% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Pakistan | Mexico | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨3,426 (Mex$ 212) | Mex$ 969 | - 78% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨6,254 (Mex$ 386) | Mex$ 712 | - 46% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨13,199 (Mex$ 816) | Mex$ 1,696 | - 52% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨8,569 (Mex$ 529) | Mex$ 1,261 | - 58% | |
| Transportation | - 34% | |||
| Transportation in Pakistan is 34% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Pakistan | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨4,456,060 (Mex$ 275,319) | Mex$ 386,961 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨270 (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 23 | - 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨4,626 (Mex$ 286) | Mex$ 543 | - 47% | |
| Personal Care | - 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Pakistan is 44% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Pakistan | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨1,015 (Mex$ 63) | Mex$ 92 | - 32% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨1,391 (Mex$ 86) | Mex$ 200 | - 57% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨3,667 (Mex$ 227) | Mex$ 589 | - 62% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨521 (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 76 | - 58% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨922 (Mex$ 57) | Mex$ 61 | - 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨736 (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 67 | - 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨249 (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 40 | - 61% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨242 (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 35 | - 58% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨860 (Mex$ 53) | Mex$ 244 | - 78% | |
| Entertainment | - 53% | |||
| Entertainment in Pakistan is 53% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Pakistan | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨3,545 (Mex$ 219) | Mex$ 363 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨2,089 (Mex$ 129) | Mex$ 156 | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨2,959 (Mex$ 183) | Mex$ 724 | - 75% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨7,109 (Mex$ 439) | Mex$ 768 | - 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨880 (Mex$ 54) | Mex$ 164 | - 67% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨669 (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 80 | - 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨745 (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 45 | + 2% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨119,622 (Mex$ 7,391) | Mex$ 11,520 | - 36% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨3.79 (Mex$ 0.23) | Mex$ 2.31 | - 90% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨3,764 (Mex$ 233) | Mex$ 883 | - 74% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨415 (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 78 | - 67% | |
| TOTAL | - 49% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 11,466 prices entered by 1,397 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 31, 2023.
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Cost of living in Pakistan is 49% cheaper than in Mexico
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