Cost of living in Mexico compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 135% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mexico is 135% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Mexico | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 267 (₨4,322) | ₨972 | + 344% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 148 (₨2,401) | ₨1,004 | + 139% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 68 (₨1,104) | ₨365 | + 202% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 26 (₨423) | ₨170 | + 149% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 45 (₨737) | ₨285 | + 159% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 26 (₨417) | ₨255 | + 63% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 87 (₨1,412) | ₨1,139 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 48 (₨778) | ₨290 | + 168% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 32 (₨515) | ₨117 | + 340% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 28 (₨459) | ₨549 | - 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 257 (₨4,170) | ₨2,784 | + 50% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 34 (₨556) | ₨289 | + 93% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 24 (₨386) | ₨191 | + 102% | |
| Housing | + 121% | |||
| Housing in Mexico is 121% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Mexico | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 20,793 (₨336,943) | ₨115,670 | + 191% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 10,455 (₨169,424) | ₨70,950 | + 139% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,047 (₨16,967) | ₨25,995 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 12,991 (₨210,519) | ₨59,502 | + 254% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 6,721 (₨108,910) | ₨50,821 | + 114% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 717 (₨11,612) | ₨20,152 | - 42% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 396 (₨6,411) | ₨2,097 | + 206% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 6,631 (₨107,452) | ₨71,636 | + 50% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,526 (₨40,940) | ₨23,262 | + 76% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 116 (₨1,887) | ₨1,718 | + 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 124 (₨2,014) | ₨1,977 | + 2% | |
| Clothes | + 119% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico is 119% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Mexico | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 969 (₨15,706) | ₨3,426 | + 358% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 712 (₨11,543) | ₨6,254 | + 85% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,696 (₨27,479) | ₨13,199 | + 108% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,261 (₨20,428) | ₨8,569 | + 138% | |
| Transportation | + 53% | |||
| Transportation in Mexico is 53% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Mexico | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 386,961 (₨6,270,687) | ₨4,456,060 | + 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 23 (₨368) | ₨270 | + 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 543 (₨8,802) | ₨4,626 | + 90% | |
| Personal Care | + 79% | |||
| Personal Care in Mexico is 79% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Mexico | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 92 (₨1,485) | ₨1,015 | + 46% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 200 (₨3,240) | ₨1,391 | + 133% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 589 (₨9,550) | ₨3,667 | + 160% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 76 (₨1,231) | ₨521 | + 136% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 61 (₨984) | ₨922 | + 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 67 (₨1,090) | ₨736 | + 48% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 40 (₨642) | ₨249 | + 158% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 35 (₨571) | ₨242 | + 136% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 244 (₨3,958) | ₨860 | + 360% | |
| Entertainment | + 112% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico is 112% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Mexico | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 363 (₨5,889) | ₨3,545 | + 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 156 (₨2,535) | ₨2,089 | + 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 724 (₨11,725) | ₨2,959 | + 296% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 768 (₨12,441) | ₨7,109 | + 75% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 164 (₨2,656) | ₨880 | + 202% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 80 (₨1,291) | ₨669 | + 93% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 45 (₨729) | ₨745 | - 2% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 11,520 (₨186,688) | ₨119,622 | + 56% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.31 (₨37) | ₨3.79 | + 886% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 883 (₨14,316) | ₨3,764 | + 280% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 78 (₨1,268) | ₨415 | + 205% | |
| TOTAL | + 97% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 11,484 prices entered by 1,397 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 31, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mexico is 97% more expensive than in Pakistan
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